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: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the management of the Coronet presents 'My Four Years in Germany,' the authorised film version of the astounding revelations of the Kaiser's plot for world conquest by Ambassador James W. Gerard. Special musical programme. Prices: dress circle, $3.00; stalls…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Opening today, 1st of May. May 2nd to 5th at 2.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., showing a super-production, 'The Hero.' Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. Boxes, dress circle and stalls can be booked at the theatre. Price details included. May 3 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., a Panama picture, '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Such was the good fortune of some 50 Los Angeles youngsters who were given an opportunity to work in the Gasnier production of 'The Hero,' to be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The leading actors in the film are Gaston Glass, the 'Hero,' Barbara La Marr, John…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-08
Summary:

Commencing May 6th to 8th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Al Lichtman presents Miriam Cooper and Gaston Glass in 'Daughters of the Rich' in 6 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

Claimed by the distributors to be a sequel to 'Rich Men's Wives' and 'Poor Men's Wives,' that Gasnier production 'Daughters of the Rich,' which will have a run of three days at the Queen's Theatre from today. Gaston Glass, the hero in 'The Hero…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Daughters of the Rich,' the Gasnier production showing at the Queen's Theatre last night, will be on view tonight and tomorrow night. Edgar Saltus, claimed to have been the late President Harding's author, wrote the story. Miriam Cooper, Gaston Glass, Ethel Shannon, Ruth Clifford…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-08 - 1924-05-12
Summary:

Commencing May 9th to 12th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Irene Castle in 'Slim Shoulders' in 7 parts. A panorama of the playground of the rich, a dancing interlude of charm, 'The Unfortunate Girl' at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. (a marvelous Chinese production). Charming dancing entertainment…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

There's a crowd even in Paris' remarks the multi-million heiress in 'Daughters of the Rich' showing at the Queen Theatre's today at all performances, but there is no crowding for patrons who can all see this wonderful picture in comfort, thanks to the innovations which…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-10
Summary:

Jazz songs, classical ballads and classical dancing will be presented by 'Olympia Follies,' who will commence a short season at the Queen's Theatre tonight. Mr. Hamilton heads the company. Together with Miss Mills, a soprano, they will treat Hongkong to a specially composed song…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-26
Summary:

May 23rd to 26th, 'The Virginian,' a Tom Forman production, Preferred Pictures. Illustration included. May 26 Remarks: Presented by B. P. Schulberg.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

Screen tragedy almost became real tragedy when a revolver in the hands of Kenneth Harlan exploded prematurely, seriously injured the screen hero and temporarily stopping production work on 'The Virginian,' which is now playing at the Queen's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-23 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

Today to 26th May, B. P. Schulberg presents 'The Virginian,' a Tom Forman production, Preferred Pictures. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-23 - 1924-05-26
Summary:

Commencing Friday 23rd to Monday 26th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Kenneth Harlan and Florence Vidor in 'The Virginian,' a 1924 production. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-03 - 1924-06-05
Summary:

Commencing 3rd to 5th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro announces Viola Dana in 'Seeing's Believing,' a Harry Beaumont production. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-13 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

Commencing 13th to 16th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Raquel Meller in 'Imperial Violets,' 10-reel 1924 production, a Henry Roussel's wonderful masterpiece. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-13 - 1924-06-13
Summary:

Commencing today to Monday next, Henry Roussell presents Europe most fascinating screen star, Raquel Meller in 'Imperial Violets,' 10-reel 1924 production. Usual prices. Book your seats early.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-16 - 1924-06-16
Summary:

Today at 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Song of the Soul' in 6 parts. At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Holt and Sawyer in songs, solo dance, burlesque and duets. Also picture shows, 'Imperial Violets' in 10 reels, 1924 production. Usual price. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-17 - 1924-06-19
Summary:

A successful motion picture must have a laugh, a tear, a thought. That's why you'll be highly pleased with Mae Marsh in her very latest production, 'Nobody's Kid,' adapted from Kate Langley Bosher's novel. To see her is to love her. Beginning Tuesday 17th to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-20 - 1924-06-23
Summary:

commencing 20th to 23rd June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production, 'Maytime' with Harrison Ford and Ethel Shannon, a Preferred Picture. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-20
Summary:

One would infer from the title of the screenplay that 'Maytime' was a picture essentially for the kiddies. This, however, is not so. On the other hand, it presents a picture of three generations, with many unique situations which are made lifelike by clever acting and skillful…