A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
Summary:

New Queen's Theatre is making some structural changes, most important of them being the removal of supporting columns which used to obstruct the view of the stage. Safety is being given the first priority in the construction and working of the new design which was prepared by Mr. L. Gain.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-10
Summary:

It is announced that a new enterprise, called the International Amusements Company, has taken over the lease and management of the new Queen's Theatre and will open upon it to the public about the beginning of May.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

With the opening of the Queen's Theatre, Hongkong at last has a theatre in keeping with her progress in other directions. In decoration, ventilation, lighting and general cosiness, this new hall on Queen's Road is far ahead of anything the Colony has of the same nature. The balcony and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-26
Summary:

Glass Houses,' the current feature at the Queen's Theatre, is a good picture in that it is amusing, exciting and is quite original. Viola Dana is the heroine and she is supported by Gaston Glass. The programme is made up by a newsreel which is interesting although some of the events…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
Summary:

The Fourteenth Lover,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow till Tuesday, concerns a fickle flapper, Vi Marchmont, played by Viola Dana. Film synopsis included. Viola's acting, as proved by recent successes at the Queen's, is such that interest is always…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
Summary:

Her Sacrifice,' a new picture of modern Chinese life, opened at the Queen's Theatre yesterday. Tomorrow, there will be put on 'The Judgment of the Storm,' a picture full of life interest and diversified amusement, in which Lucille Rickson and Lloyd Hughes give excellent…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12
Summary:

Some of the most amusing scenes in 'Within the Law,' the absorbing Norma Talmadge picture playing at the Queen's Theatre this week, are enacted by Eileen Percy and Thomas Ricketts. Film plot included. 'Within the Law' is a First National picture directed by Frank Lloyd,…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

The cause of the cinema, as an art, is promoted by such sterling exponents of dramatics as Lionel Barrymore. Mr. Barrymore has recently become an Associated First National star and his first picture under this banner is 'The Master Mind,' which was the attraction at the Queen's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-05
Summary:

Anita Stewart, the star of 'The Invisible Fear,' an Associated First National attraction which is now delighting large audiences at the Queen's Theatre, is not seen as just an ordinary murderess. In his treatment of Madge Tyrone's scenario, Director Edwin Carew [sic] has…

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

In connection with the rumour that the palatial Queen's Theatre is to be entirely demolished for the construction of a building more or less similar to its giant neighbour, China Building so that the owner will get a better return. It has been ascertained that only portions of the theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-21
Summary:

That Douglas MacLean's talents are not limited to portrayals of aristocratic and dignified young men, is well illustrated by his characterization of 'Shorty' the bellhop in 'Bell Boy 13,' the Thomas H. Ince comedy farce, which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-03
Summary:

The Queen's Theatre opened on Saturday under the management of Hongkong Amusements Ltd. The principal attraction was Gloria Swanson in 'Zaza,' with in addition to a highly diverting Mack Sennett comedy.