A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-15
Summary:

Today will see the final screening of Alexandre Dumas' 'The Lady of Monsoreau,' a colour-photoplay of France during the days of Henry VIII, at Queen's Theatre. 'The Forgotten Law' will be put on at the same theatre for a run of three days. The cast includes Alec B.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-15
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the colour-photoplay 'The Lady of Monsoreau' for the last time today. 'The Forgotten Law' will put on the theatre for three days from tomorrow. The film is based on the novel 'A Modern Madonna.' The cast includes Alec B.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
Summary:

Chefalo and Palermo, the noted magicians, are opening a four-day season at the Queen 's Theatre. Palermo will always be remembered for the staging of the 'Garden of Mystery' previously seen in this Colony. Genuine sympathy and real intelligence are displayed by the cast of '…

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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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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

The Virginian' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. 'Something to Think About,' directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starred by Elliott Dexter, will be screened at the Star. Film plot included. 'Kindred of the Dust' opened at Coronet Theatre today. The film starred…

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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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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

The Virginians' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included. 'Something To Think About,' directed by Cecil B. de Mille, was put on at the Star Theatre last night. Gloria Swanson gives a clever performance. 'Kindred of the Dust,' showing at the…

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

Some people have expressed a mild dislike to pictures of America's Wild West. This, however, should be no reason for staying away from the screening of 'The Virginian,' which is running at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. Rolling pastures served only as the background, with…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

From tonight till Thursday, Queen's Theatre will be screening the thrilling melodrama 'The Face in the Dark' featuring Mae Marsh who is famous for her roles in 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' She has also been compared with world-famous Ellen Terry.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

Countless film features have been shown here with Norma Talmadge in the starring role. This is perfectly true of 'The Wonderful Thing,' a First National picture directed by Herbert Brenon. Harrison Ford is also in the film and there is also the novelty of a real American society leader…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-10 - 1924-06-12
Summary:

Commencing 10th to 12th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., House Peters and Irene Rich in 'Unseen Forces.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-10 - 1924-06-12
Summary:

Commencing 10th to 12th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., House Peters and Irene Rich in 'Unseen Forces.' Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-10 - 1924-06-12
Summary:

Commencing 10th to 12th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., House Peters and Irene Rich in 'Unseen Forces.' Usual prices. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-23 - 1924-07-26
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, B. P. Schulberg presents 'Poisoned Paradise' with Kenneth Harlan, Raymond Griffith, Clara Bow, Carmel Myers. Telephone Central 4636. Booking at Theatre. July 26 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Distributed by Preferred Pictures.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-23 - 1924-07-25
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, B. P. Schulberg presents 'Poisoned Paradise,' adapted from the novel by Robert W. Service. Tel. no. C. 4636. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-23 - 1924-07-26
Summary:

B. P. Schulberg presents a Gasiner production, 'Poisoned Paradise: the Forbidden Story of Monte Carlo,' by Robert W. Service. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-23 - 1924-07-26
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., B. P. Schulberg presents 'Poisoned Paradise' with Kenneth Harlan, Raymond Griffith, Clara Bow and Carmel Myers. Phone C. 4636. Booking at Theatre. July 26 Remarks: Sunday at 6, 7.15 and 9.15, Gareth Hughes in 'Don't Write…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-06 - 1924-08-08
Summary:

Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan and Walter Long in 'The Broken Wing' presented by B. P. Schulberg. Showing at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 till Saturday.

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

Showing at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 till Saturday, B. P. Schulberg presents Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Walter Long and Miss DuPont in 'The Broken Wing,' adapted from the well-known stage play. Phone C. 4636. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-06 - 1924-08-08
Summary:

Showing at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15, 9.15 till Saturday, B. P. Schulberg presents 'The Broken Wing' with Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Walter Long and Miss DuPont. Phone C. 4636. Booking at Theatre.