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: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Designed as a theatre for stage plays, and made adaptable for cinematograph entertainments, the Queen's Theatre throws its door open to the public this afternoon amid appropriate ceremonies, which will be attended by H. E. the Governor, accompanied by Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall. The plans for…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-16
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening a 1924 production entitled 'Imperial Violets.' Quality music is provided by the Queen's orchestra. Film synopsis included. In addition to the film attraction, a half an hour show will be presented by Messrs. Holt and Sawyer in songs, dances and…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., Pathe-Orient presents 'Recent Canton Disaster.' Also showing Jack London's sea story 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' and Buster Keaton in 'The Goat.' Sunday at 6 p.m., 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore' only…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 9.15 p.m. only, Pathe-Orient presents moving pictures of the 'Recent Canton Disaster.' Also showing Jack London's sea story, 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore' and Buster Keaton in 'The Goat.' Sunday at 6 p.m., 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-22
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Metro production 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore.' In the same programme will be seen the latest moving pictures of the recent devastation of Canton taken by Pathe's cameramen.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22
Summary:

Jack London's novel of sea adventure, 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. In the same programme will be seen the latest moving pictures of the recent devastation of Canton taken by Pathe's cameraman.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 9.15 p.m. only, Pathe-Orient presents moving pictures of the 'Recent Canton Disaster.' Also showing Jack London's sea story, 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore' and Buster Keaton in 'The Goat.' Sunday at 6, 'The Mutiny of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-25 - 1924-11-26
Summary:

Tue. & Wed., Nov. 25th & 26th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Alice Lake in 'The Golden Gift,' 'The Kiangsu-Chekiang War,' 2nd series. Also, by special request, 'Recent Canton Disaster,' by Pathe-Orient. Price details included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-25 - 1924-11-26
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, November 25th and 26th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, Metro Pictures Corp. presents Alice Lake in 'The Golden Gift,' a treasure story of love and ambition, 'The Kiangsu-Cheking War' 2nd series. Also by special request, 'Recent Canton Disaster' by…

10
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-25 - 1924-11-26
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, November 25 and 26 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, Metro Pictures Corp. presents Alice Lake in 'The Golden Gift,' 'The Kiangsu-Chekiang War' 2nd series, and 'Recent Canton Disaster' by Pathe-Orient. Price of admission: at 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-13
Summary:

Needless continue to furnish the diet to Long Tack-sam at the Queen's Theatre, where the Chinese troupe continued its triumphs yesterday. Against a background crusted with glittering dragons and clothed in still silks and satin, the ten Chinese again astonished the audience with an act…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-30
Summary:

Miss Violet Capell who is to give a dancing display at the Queen's Theatre next week, for charity, reports that there are a large number of advance tickets which have been sold and not as yet exchanged for reserved seats at Messrs. Moutries.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Tomorrow, January 15th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement, Manila Vaudeville Company presents Misses Miami, Dimple and Millie in songs and dances. Messrs. Dick and Raymond, comedians. Also Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino in Elinor Glyn's 'Beyond the Rocks.' January 16…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Tomorrow, January 15th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Company presents Misses Miami, Dimple and Millie in songs and dances. Messrs. Dick and Raymond comedians. Also Gloria Swanson and Rodolph [sic] Valentino in 'Beyond the Rocks.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Manila Vaudeville Co. presents Misses Miami, Dimple and Millie, Messrs Dick and Raymond. Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino in 'Beyond the Rocks,' the most gorgeous love drama ever filmed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

Beyond the Rocks,' a Paramount picture with Gloria Swanson as star, comes to the Queen's Theatre today for four days, filmed by the Lasky studio. The story is by Elinor Glyn. In the same programme the Manila Vaudeville Co. makes their initial bow to the Hongkong public by presenting…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

From today for four days, Queen's Theatre will be screening a Paramount picture 'Beyond the Rocks' featuring Gloria Swanson. The picture was filmed in the Lasky studios and the story was written by Elinor Glyn who has called for scenes in beautiful English homes. In the same…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-19 - 1925-01-20
Summary:

Entire change of programme. Manila Vaudeville Co. presents Misses Miami, Dimple and Millie, Messrs Dick and Raymond (The Alabama Bros). Also, Constance Talmadge in 'Woman's Place,' a First National Attraction.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-31 - 1925-08-03
Summary:

First National, United Artists, Paramount, Metro and Goldwyn will contribute their finest photoplays to the Queen's, together with the super-productions of Pathe, Warner Bros. and Universal. The latest Gaumont and Pathe British Gazettes and Pathe American news will be shown. Pathe, Mack…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-31 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Tomorrow, Hongkong's biggest theatre comes into its own! Hereafter, First National, United Artists, Paramount, Metro and Goldwyn will contribute their finest photoplays to the Queen's, together with the super-productions of Pathe, Warner Bros. and Universal. The latest Gaumont and…