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: 1924-06-30
Summary:

In Singapore last week a second application for a first-class license to sell intoxicating liquors at the Palladium Cinema was refused. Opposing the application, Mr. Hannigan, C. P. O. said that to the cinema went all nationalities and ages. Women and children predominated. Asiatics were not…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24
Summary:

That there are thrills concealed in the prosaic motor struck, as well as in the graceful lines of the racing motor car is proved by Wallace Reid's picture, 'What's Your Hurry?' which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening as the feature attraction for the next three days.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-04
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-15
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened the First National production 'Polly of the Follies' starring Constance Talmadge, for the first time. The comedy-drama is written by John Emerson and Anita Loos. The cast also includes Kenneth Harlan, Horace Knight and George Fawcett. Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-15
Summary:

If you like Constance Talmadge, you will be enchanted with 'Polly of the Follies,' the First National attraction which opened a run at the Queen's Theatre yesterday, and which is Miss Talmadge's latest starring picture. The original scenario was prepared for her by John…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-16
Summary:

A William de Mille production, Paramount picture 'Grumpy,' is to be shown at the Coronet Theatre. The play was written by Horaces Hodges and T. Wigney Percyval. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, Coronet Theatre will be screening a Paramount attraction 'Grumpy.' This William de Mille production features Theodore Roberts, May McAvoy and Conrad Nagel. The film has a humorous and melodramatic story which was written by Horace Hodges and T. Wigney Percival [sic].

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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: 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: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-06-02
Summary:

Starting Sunday 31st, B. P. Schulberg presents 'The Triflers' with Mae Busch, Frank Mayo, Elliott Dexter, Walter Hiers, Eva Novak and Lee Morgan. Usual prices. Coming, William Fox presents Zane Grey's world-famous story, 'The Last Trail' with Eva Novak, Wallace Beery,…