A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Command' Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-12
Summary:

In the ball room of Buckingham Palace last month before the King and Queen of Denmark, and the whole Court Mr. Herbert Ponting displayed his Antarctic series. A special screen was erected, and Mr. Ponting lectured as he does daily at the Philharmonic Hall.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-21
Summary:

There is little exaggeration in stating that only a few screen actresses can play a certain type of role better than demure Viola Dana. In 'The Fourteenth Lover' which finishes a successful run at Queen's Theatre tomorrow, Viola Dana is again just her lovable self and the picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
Summary:

Hate,' Alice Lake's latest picture, is a photodrama with plenty of action and suspense and gives ample opportunity for the star's dramatic talents. Miss Lake plays the part of 'Babe' Lennox, a pretty little show-girl. Film synopsis included. Conrad Nagel gives another of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

No villain or Vamp appears in 'April Showers,' the story of Irish young folk and Irish sentiments made by 'Preferred Pictures' which opens for a short run at the Queen's Theatre today. The lovable little heroine portrayed by Colleen Moore tries to put a vamp into the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-25
Summary:

Cinema-goers who have visited the Queen's Theatre this week have spoken well of 'The Price of Possession,' a picture in which Ethel Clayton gives a winning portrayal. Film plot included. There is little in the plot that can be classed as unexpected, but its unique treatment by a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-23
Summary:

Everybody who attended the showing of 'Woman to Woman' last night went away satisfied. Betty Compson made the trip to England from America for the sole purpose of starring in this British production and Clive Brook was the leading man. There are many dramatic moments in the picture,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-17
Summary:

Jackie Coogan, the little cinema star, starred in 'Daddy,' a First National attraction which is now playing at the Queen's Theatre. The picture is directed by E. Mason Hopper and produced by Sol Lesser. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17
Summary:

Jackie Coogan, the famous little cinema star, declares that he had more fun during the production of 'Daddy,' a First National attraction now playing at the Queen's Theatre, than any of the other film classics has been starred in. In 'Daddy,' there is a scene showing…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-27
Summary:

The Golden Snare,' declared by many to be James Oliver Curwood's best and most thrilling story of the Far North, will be the screen attraction at the Queen's Theatre today. Lewis Stone is the featured player. Ruth Renick has the feminine lead. Other well-known players in the cast…

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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.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened the Universal-Jewel production 'The Law Forbids' featuring Baby Peggy for the first time. The little girl's versatility is worth noticing in the picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-05
Summary:

As the engagement of little Jackie Coogan in 'Oliver Twist' draws to a close today at the Queen's Theatre, the impression gains strength that this is one of the biggest and most notable picture products yet created for the screen. It seems to be as nearly perfect as a picture play…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-16
Summary:

Gloria Swanson showed marked propensities as a practical joker during the filming of 'Beyond the Rocks,' her new Paramount Picture showing at the Queen's Theatre this week when she made Rudolph Valentino, her leading man, the butt of a practical joke which caused hearty laughter.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-31
Summary:

Mary Philbin appears in her first big starring feature for Universal at the Queen's Theatre, where 'Fools Highway,' a spectacular adaptation of Owen Kildare's famous novel 'My Mamie Rose,' opened yesterday for a four days' run. The little Irish who scored a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-17 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, February 17th to 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Barbara Castleton, Lewis Stone and William Desmond in 'The Child Thou Gavest Me,' with little Dick [sic] Headrick. Also Buster Keaton in 'The Haunted House.' Prices of admission:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-17
Summary:

The Child Thou Gavest Me,' which is to be the attraction under the First National trademark at the Queen's Theatre, introduces a new producing organization to the motion picture public. It is an independent unit known as John M. Stahl Productions, and the pictures are made under Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30
Summary:

Carter, the magician, again drew a large audience to the Queen's Theatre last night for his penultimate performance in Hongkong. Appearances and disappearances follow in rapid succession, but throughout the performance, there is always a feeling that delightful as the entertainment is one…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish in her greatest role! The ethereal little star who tugged at heartstrings in such big productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East' at last has a role that tests her full powers. In Henry…