A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Such was the good fortune of some 50 Los Angeles youngsters who were given an opportunity to work in the Gasnier production of 'The Hero,' to be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The leading actors in the film are Gaston Glass, the 'Hero,' Barbara La Marr, John…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

Queen's Theatre, Hongkong's latest venture to cater for the cinema-loving public was opened with all the eclat which has made the Chinese famous. The pictures shown were mainly of the comedy type. The opening ceremony was performed by Hon. Mr. Kotewall. The palatial building was…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-26 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Viola Dana in Irvin S. Cobb's celebrated story, 'The $5 Baby.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Viola Dana in Irvin S. Cobb's celebrated story of a heart in a pawnshop, 'The $5 Baby,' story from the Saturday Evening Post. Phone C. 4636. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

The Five Dollar Baby,' starring by Viola Dana, is to be seen here at the Queen's Theatre today. It is a screen version by Metro of Irvin S. Cobb's story. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'The Five Dollar Baby' starring Viola Dana, for the first time today. It is a screen version by Metro of Irvin S. Cobb's story in the Saturday Evening Post.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

Viola Dana, the screen star who enjoys a unique reputation in the film world, is to be seen in another Metro picture entitled 'The Five Dollar Baby,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today and will be shown for five days. Irvin S. Cobb, the short-story writer, is the author of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-26 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Viola Dana in Irvin S. Cobb's 'The $5 Baby,' story from the Saturday Evening Post. Phone C. 4636. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-04
Summary:

Forget-Me-Not,' the Metro picture which comes to the Queen's Theatre on Monday, 6th inst., reproduces with great fidelity life story of two foundlings. It is a story of faith and love and yearning for happiness, that is thoroughly human from beginning to end. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-10
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'Cecilia of the Pink Roses' as its feature attraction for the weekend. Samuel M. Weller adapted the story from the popular novel by Katherine Haviland Taylor. The film features Marion Davies who is famous for her role in 'From Rags to Riches.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Yesterday, the Metro production 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore' began its five days run in the Queen's Theatre. The film is based on Jack London's story of a conflict between strong men of the sea. It stars Mitchell Lewis and he is supported by Helen Ferguson, William V. Mong,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Thrills of the most intense description were the order of the day yesterday when the new Metro special production, 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' with an all-star cast, was the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. It is the picturization of the late Jack London's novel…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-25
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Metro production 'The Golden Gift' starring Alice Lake. The cast also includes John Bowers, Harriett Hammond, Joseph [sic] Swickard, Bridgetta Clark, Louis Dumar, Geoffrey Webb and Cammilla [sic] Clark. Film synopsis included. Another newsreel…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Alice Lake in her latest starring picture for Metro, 'The Golden Gift,' a Maxwell Karger production which was shown at the Queen's Theatre, gives one of the most powerful dramatic portrayals of her screen career. She was assisted by the cast of Bowers Harriett Hammond, Joseph [sic…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened 'The Golden Gift' starring Alice Lake, the youthful Metro star. The cast also includes John Bowers, Harriett Hammond, Joseph [sic] Swickard, Bridgetta Clark, Louis Dumar, Geoffrey Webb and Camilla Clark. The film will be shown for the last time…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

The Golden Gift,' which was shown yesterday at the Queen's Theatre, is a thrilling drama of love and power, with Alice Lake, the youthful Metro star, as the central figure in this story of the clash between love of career and love of a child. Film synopsis included. As a leading man,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-27
Summary:

The Golden Snare,' a screen version of James Oliver Curwood story, under the direction of David Hartford for release by Associated First National comes to the Queen's Theatre for four days. Lewis S. Stone, who already featured in Curwood's picture included 'The River's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Metro production 'The Greater Claim' featuring Alice Lake for four days. The film is based on Izola Forrester-Mann Page story which is adapted for the screen by Albert Shelby Le Vino and directed by Wesley Ruggles under the personal supervision of…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-02 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

You will remember and not want to forget Alice Lake in 'The Greater Claim,' a Metro picture, by Izola Forrester and Mann Page, scenario by A. S. Le Vino, directed by Wesley Ruggles, directed by Bayard Veiller. Also Miss Bessie Lester, the popular American comedienne. At 5.15 and 9.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-04
Summary:

The mothering instinct is the most basic in women.' This is how Alice Lake, Metro's little star, explains the enthusiasm with which she acts in her latest picture, 'The Greater Claim,' showing for the last time today at the Queen's Theatre as the feature attraction.…