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: 1925-12-11 - 1925-12-12
Summary:

Not even 'The Gold Rush' caused the roars of laughter that are nightly greeting 'California Straight Ahead.' It is certainly the funniest film that has ever been shown at the Queen's. Note: 'California Straight Ahead' will be shown tomorrow for the last time…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-16
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Captain Blood,' until Saturday. The film is based on Rafael Sabatini's book of the same name. This film surpasses 'The Sea Hawk' which was screened at this theatre some time ago. A tremendous amount of money was spent on the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-17
Summary:

The picture which is now being shown at the Queen's Theatre is perhaps the most historically correct in costuming that Hongkong has yet seen. Rafael Sabatini's story Captain Blood, is of the good days of buccaneers on the Spanish Main. Warren Kerrigan has a part which fits him well.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-18
Summary:

Rafael Sabatini's romances are adapted to cinema presentation in 'Captain Blood,' now showing at the Queen's Theatre. The cast included J. Warren Kerrigan and Jean Paige. Film plot included.

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Headline: At the Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-18 - 1925-12-19
Summary:

Ten thousand Hongkong cinemagoers proclaim 'Captain Blood' the greatest sea spectacle ever screened! It is a film that no Briton with red blood in his veins should miss. A picture that every British school boy has a right to see! It is showing today and tomorrow for the last time.