A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-25
Summary:

As the construction of the Queen's Theatre approaches the verge of completion, speculations regarding leasing of the building mount. So far no formal agreements have been made. However, it is anticipated that the theatre will be leased to a Chinese businessman for a monthly sum of $15,000.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-09
Summary:

A First National Picture, entitled 'Ashes of Vengeance,' starring Norma Talmadge was screened on a train named Flying Scotsman which was moving at a speed of 80 miles an hour and left King's Cross at 10 o'clock. The carriage accommodated about 30 people who were facilitated…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-02 - 1924-08-02
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Herbert Rawlinson in 'High Speed,' a picture of daring, determined, impetuous youth.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-04 - 1924-08-05
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Herbert Rawlinson in 'High Speed.' Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-04 - 1924-08-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Herbert Rawlinson in 'High Speed.' Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-04 - 1924-08-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Herbert Rawlinson in 'High Speed.' Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-15 - 1924-09-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'The World's Champion.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Herbert Rawlinson in 'High Speed.' Tuesday, Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Traveling Salesman.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-15 - 1924-09-15
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson in 'High Speed.' Starting Tuesday, Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Traveling Salesman.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-15 - 1924-09-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'The World's Champion.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Herbert Rawlinson in 'High Speed.' Tuesday, Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Travelling Salesman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
Summary:

The new picture which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening does not belie the promise of its name. 'The Westbound Limited' is as exciting a railway story as any cinemagoer could wish. Among its more breathless moments are the scenes where two screeching iron monsters rush at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Reginald Denny achieved reputation for fast action from the 'Leather Pushers' series. 'The Abysmal Brute,' the film version of Jack London's novel, again witnessed his burst of speed. In 'The Kentucky Derby' thus adding to his reputation for the symbol of fast…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-10
Summary:

Beginning today, for four days, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Sure Fire Flint' featuring Johnny Hines. The story is adapted from the story of the same name appeared in the Ace High Magazine, and written by Gerald C. Duffy. Johnny Hines is famous for his performance in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-10
Summary:

Speed, comedy, action and drama are promised the patrons of Queen's Theatre when 'Sure Fire Flint,' featuring Johnny Hines, is to run a four-day engagement beginning today. The story of 'Sure Fire Flint,' adapted from the story of the same name as it appeared in Ace High…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-18
Summary:

In number and speed, the stunts seen in 'The Eleventh Hour,' which opened last night at the World Theatre, are generous provision. The cast, headed by Charles Jones and Shirley Mason, include June Elvidge and Alan Hale. Lincoln J. Carter is responsible for the multitudinous of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-23 - 1925-07-24
Summary:

Reginald Denny, whose work you have already enjoyed in 'The Leather Pushers,' 'Sporting Youth,' 'The Reckless Age' and 'Oh, Doctor,' you will be delighted with his latest high-speed comedy, 'The Fast Worker.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-14
Summary:

Some of the films, which were skillfully chosen to cover a wide range of school subjects, were good. But many were misleading, both as regards the relative size of objects and the speeds of processes. This feature was noticed in the Nature Study films, some of the geographical and most of the…

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-22 - 1925-12-24
Summary:

Starting today, Douglas Fairbanks in his only 1925 production, 'Don Q Son of Zorro,' eleven reels of action that surpasses in speed even its predecessor, 'The Mark of Zorro.' Special musical score. Admission: 2.30 p.m., $1.00, 80 and 40 cents; 5.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-22 - 1925-12-28
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'Don Q Son of Zorro,' eleven reels of action that surpasses in speed, even its predecessor, 'The Mark of Zorro.' With special musical score.