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: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Alice Lake will be seen by local motion picture-goers in 'The Greater Claim,' the Metro special which will have a run of four days, beginning today, at the Queen's Theatre as the feature attraction. In 'The Greater Claim,' adapted from the Izola Forrester-Mann Page story…

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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: 1924-12-02
Summary:

Motion picture-goers who went to the Queen's Theatre yesterday to see the first showing of 'The Greater Claim,' in which Alice Lake stars, were unanimous in their expressions of approval and pleasure. This is a great picture, adapted from the Izola Forrester-Mann Page original…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-17
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-19
Summary:

In addition to a Paramount picture 'Beyond the Rocks,' featuring Gloria Swanson and Rodolph [sic] Valentino, a clever troupe of versatile artistes from Manila delighted the Queen's Theatre. The next three days, a First National attraction 'Woman's Place,' featuring…

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Headline: Woman's Place'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-20
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the First National attraction 'Woman's Place' featuring Constance Talmadge and Kenneth Harlan. Other important members of the cast are Hassard Short, Florence Short, Ina Rorke, Marguerite Linden and Jack Connolly. The Manila Vaudeville Co.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-28
Summary:

Dorothy Dalton's latest Paramount starring vehicle, 'The Law of the Lawless,' drew a large audience to the Queen's Theatre last night. This picture attracts fans inasmuch as it marks the first screen appearance in an American made picture of the French cinema star, Charles de…

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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: Keaton Comedy
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-28
Summary:

Buster Keaton feature comedy, 'Three Ages,' is being shown at Queen's Theatre. Other cast included Margaret Leahy and Wallace Beery. The film is directed by Buster Keaton and Eddie Cline, from the story of Jean Havez, Joe Mitchell and Clyde Bruckman. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28
Summary:

The 'grandeur that was Rome' lives again at the Queen's Theatre, where Buster Keaton's first full-length feature comedy, 'Three Ages,' is being shown. Keaton is supported by Margaret Leahy and Wallace Beery among others of an able cast. 'Three Ages' is a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-04
Summary:

Johnny Hines's 'Little Johny Jones,' a screen adaptation of the stage success of the same name written and acted by the one and only George M. Cohan, will be shown at the World Theatre soon. The film is produced by Warner Bros, story based on the career of Tod Sloan, directed by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Little Johnny Jones,' Johnny Hines's latest starring vehicle, a Warner Brothers classic of the screen adapted from the George M. Cohan stage success in which that actor and producer personally appeared and put himself definitely on the Broadway scene. Johnny had appeared with William…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Beginning tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening a Warner Brothers Classic 'Little Johnny Jones' featuring Johnny Hines. The film is adapted from the famous play of the same name written by George M. Cohan. The supporting cast includes Windham [sic] Standing, Margaret Seddon, Robert…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Johnny Hines, called the George M. Cohan of the screen, has the starring role in 'Little Johnny Jones' which will be the feature attraction of the week at the World Theatre beginning tomorrow. 'Little Johnny Jones' is a Warner Brothers classic of the screen, adapted from the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-15 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Chadwick Pictures Corporation presents The Fire Patrol with Anna Q. Nillson [sic], Madge Bellamy, Helen Eddy, Spottiswoode Aitken, Charles Murray, Bull Montana, Johnny [sic] Harron and Hank Mann. Also showing exclusive pictures of 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yat Sen.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-15 - 1925-04-16
Summary:

The Fire Patrol,' a smashing melodrama of blazing emotions with a record-breaking cast of film favourites, Anna Q. Nilsson, Madge Bellamy, Helen Jerome Eddy, Johnny Harron, Jack Richardson, Spottiswoode Aitken, Charles Murray, Bull Montana and Hank Mann, from the famous stage play by…