A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-30 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Largest, Coolest and most comfortable moving picture house in the far East. Best music and best entertainment. Opening ceremony tomorrow. Commencing, May 2nd to 5th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Hero.' Admission: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., box $7.20 (6 seats), dress circle 80 cents…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, Oct. 6th to 9th, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Bessie Love and Gareth Hughes in 'Forget-Me-Not.' Price details included. October 6 Remarks: Small ads on page 3, 4 & 5. October 8-9 Remarks: Commencing Friday, Oct. 10th, Marion Davies in…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, October 6th to 9th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro Pictures Corp. presents Bessie Love and Gareth Hughes in 'Forget Me Not.' Prices of admission: 5.15 p.m., 80 cents, 50 cents and 30 cents; 9.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents. Soldiers and sailors in uniform…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-13
Summary:

Friday to Monday, Oct. 10th to 13th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents 'Cecilia of the Pink Roses' featuring Marion Davies. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., at special request, 'The Grandson,' a Chinese drama with Engligh titles.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-13
Summary:

Friday to Monday, October 10th to 13th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents 'Cecilia of the Pink Roses' featuring Marion Davies. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., at special request, 'The Grandson,' a Chinese drama with English titles.

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

Marion Davies first burst into public attention as one of the most bewitching of the beauties Flo Ziegfeld, assembled for his 'Follies.' When that manager, in conjunction with Charles Dillingham, launched 'The Century Girl' at the Century Theatre, Miss Davies' beauty and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-10
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'Cecilia of the Pink Roses' as its feature attraction for the weekend. Samuel M. Weller adapted the story from the popular novel by Katherine Haviland Taylor. The film features Marion Davies who is famous for her role in 'From Rags to Riches.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-13
Summary:

Friday to Monday, October 10th to 13th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents 'Cecilia of the Pink Roses' featuring Marion Davies. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Grandson,' a Chinese drama with English titles.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Yesterday, the Metro production 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore' began its five days run in the Queen's Theatre. The film is based on Jack London's story of a conflict between strong men of the sea. It stars Mitchell Lewis and he is supported by Helen Ferguson, William V. Mong,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14
Summary:

Jack Mulhall plays opposite Norma Talmadge in 'Within the Law.' 'Within the Law' was first produced as a stage play by the Selwyns in 1912 at the Eltinge Theatre in New York, and nine companies were sent on the road. The play earned five million dollars and royalties alone…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-20
Summary:

Murray, the great Australian Handcuff King and Escapecologist continues to perform at Queen's Theatre. Miss Katherine MacDonald, with previous work included 'Passion's Playground,' 'My Lady's Latchkey,' 'Stranger Than Fiction,' now plays a dual role…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-20
Summary:

Murray continues to entertain audiences at the Queen's Theatre. Today and tomorrow, the theatre will be screening 'The Beautiful Liar' featuring Miss MacDonald who is famous for her performances in 'Passion's Playground,' 'My Lady's Latchkey,' '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-20
Summary:

Murray continues to mystify audiences at the Queen's Theatre. Miss MacDonald, who will be remembered by hundreds of thousands of film fans for her work in 'Passion's Playground,' 'My Lady's Latchkey,' 'Stranger Than Fiction' and other well-known…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29 - 1925-05-29
Summary:

Tomorrow at all shows, Inspiration Pictures Inc., Chas. H. Duell, Jr. presents Lillian Gish in the Henry King production of 'The White Sister,' from F. Marion Crawford's novel. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish appears in 'The White Sister,' based on F. Marion Crawford's story, which opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow for a week's run. John Barrymore has acclaimed Miss Gish as the one actress who carries the supreme tradition of Bernhardt and Duse to the screen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
Summary:

The White Sister,' starring Lillian Gish, will have its premiere at the Queen's Theatre today. The story was taken from F. Marion Crawford's famous novel. Lillian Gish has been appeared in 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Way Down East,' 'Hearts of the World…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Inspiration production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who plays the role of Sister Angela, today. The story of this Metro release was taken from a novel by F. Marion Crawford. The film was filmed entirely in Italy and Northern…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

The White Sister,' in which Lillian Gish is now appearing at the Queen's Theatre, is a perfect visualization of F. Marion Crawford's widely read story. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

The Henry King production of 'The White Sister,' in which Lilian Gish is now appearing at the Queen's Theatre, is a perfect visualization of F. Marion Crawford's widely read story, told in all its dramatic intensity and filmed in Italy against the beautiful backgrounds…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

The White Sister,' starring by Lillian Gish, is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. This film is based on F. Marion Crawford's story. The Director took a company to Italy for this great production.