A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-29
Summary:

Judgment of the Storm' the big attraction starts at the Queen's Theatre today. The cast included Lucille Rickson and Lloyd Hughes. Film plot included. At 2.30 and 7.15 performances, there will be presented an entire Chinese production, 'Her Sacrifice,' which provides a very…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
Summary:

Her Sacrifice,' a new picture of modern Chinese life, opened at the Queen's Theatre yesterday. Tomorrow, there will be put on 'The Judgment of the Storm,' a picture full of life interest and diversified amusement, in which Lucille Rickson and Lloyd Hughes give excellent…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre presented 'Her Sacrifice' which provided an insight into modern Chinese life in Shanghai. It will be screened today at 2:30 and 7:15 and tomorrow at 7:15 only. For the 5:15 and 9:15 shows today and the 6 and 9:15 performances tomorrow, there will be put…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

Queen's showing till Thursday, at 2.30 and 7.15, an intrigueing story of modern Shanghai by Chinese actors famed for expressive acting, 'Her Sacrifice.' At 5.15 and 9.15, 'Judment of the Storm' [sic]. September 3-4 Ramarks: Lucille Rickson & Lloyd Hughes are in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

Cinema-goers are reminded of the two pictures – excellent contrasts – which are now being shown at the Queen's Theatre. Crowded houses during the weekend saw 'Her Sacrifice,' a picture made in Shanghai by modern Chinese actors, providing a useful study of young China. The theatre…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Her Sacrifice,' the all-Chinese screenplay of modern Chinese life in Shanghai continues to draw full houses at the Queen's Theatre. 'Judgment of the Storm,' featuring Lucille Rickson [sic] and Lloyd Hughes, will be the main attraction.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-26
Summary:

Margaret Leahy, who plays opposite Buster Keaton in Metro feature comedy, 'Three Ages,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Other cast included Wallace Beery, Joe Roberts, Lillian Lawrence and Horace 'Cupid' Morgan. The film is directed by Buster Keaton and Eddie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-26
Summary:

Three Ages,' Buster Keaton's first full-length feature, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Keaton has deserted the two-reel slap-stick comedies, and will henceforth star in comedies of feature attraction. 'Three Ages' is classed as a burlesque on love, marriage and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-27
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is now showing the first feature-length comedy entitled 'Three Ages' featuring Buster Keaton. The film includes a scene of Colosseum whose set cost a huge sum. The cast includes Margaret Leahy, Wallace Beery as the villain, Joe Roberts, Lillian Lawrence and Horace…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-27
Summary:

The first feature-length comedy, 'Three Ages,' to be made with Buster Keaton as the star, is the best work of this ingenious young comedian. 'Three Ages,' now playing at the Queen's Theatre, is replete with laughs and thrills and establishes Keaton permanently in big…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow positively last shows at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15, Joseph M. Schenck presents Buster Keaton in the 6-part feature, 'Three Ages,' featuring Margaret Leahy, Wallace Beery, Joe Roberts, Lillian Lawrence, Horace (‘Cupid') Morgan, directed by…

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Headline: Keaton Comedy
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-28
Summary:

Buster Keaton feature comedy, 'Three Ages,' is being shown at Queen's Theatre. Other cast included Margaret Leahy and Wallace Beery. The film is directed by Buster Keaton and Eddie Cline, from the story of Jean Havez, Joe Mitchell and Clyde Bruckman. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28
Summary:

The 'grandeur that was Rome' lives again at the Queen's Theatre, where Buster Keaton's first full-length feature comedy, 'Three Ages,' is being shown. Keaton is supported by Margaret Leahy and Wallace Beery among others of an able cast. 'Three Ages' is a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-06 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a mile-a-minute comedy drama, First National Pictures presents Annette Kellerman, the star of Fox's 'A Daughter of the Gods' in her latest under-sea drama, 'What Women Love.' Also His Rascals in 'Dogs of War,' an 'Our Gang…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-06 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, a mile-a-minute comedy drama, First National Pictures presents Annette Kellerman, the star of Fox's 'A Daughter of the Gods' in her latest undersea drama, 'What Women Love.' Also His Rascals in 'Dogs of War,' an Our Gang comedy in 2…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-13 - 1925-05-15
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, May 13th to 15th 1925, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Richard Barthelmess in 'The Seventh Day,' directed by Henry King. Also Hal Roach presents His Rascals in 'Stage Fright,' an 'Our Gang' comedy in 2 parts.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-13 - 1925-05-15
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, May 13th to 15th 1925 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Richard Bathelmess in 'The Seventh Day,' directed by Henry King. Also Hal Roach presents his rascals in 'Stage Fright,' an Our Gang comedy in 2 parts. Prices of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-22 - 1925-05-25
Summary:

Today to Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13.' Also his Rascals in 'July Days,' an 'Our Gang' comedy in 2 parts. Saturday, May 23rd at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yet Sen' in 7 parts. May 25 Remarks: Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-22 - 1925-05-25
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13.' Also His Rascals in 'July Days,' an Our Gang comedy in 2 parts. Saturday, May, 23rd at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yat Sen' in 7 parts. May 23 Remarks: Illustration included. May 25…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-07 - 1925-10-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Hot Water.' Added attractions: our own Topical film; 'Felix in Fairyland'; Our Gang in 'Derby Day'; 'Memories' in Prizma Colour; Professor Gonzales and the Queen's orchestra, Andres at the Orgapian.