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
Summary:

There is not one of the 1,400 seats in the giant structure from which a perfect view of the screen or stage cannot be obtained. Perfect technique is assured for both the silver-sheet and the spoken stage. At 2:15 p.m. tomorrow, the opening performance will be given when admission is by…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall performed the opening ceremony at the Queen's Theatre this afternoon. Mr. Kotewall congratulated Mr. Ma Tsui-chiu upon the fine architectural style of the imposing building and its very comfortable internal arrangements. As cinematograph pictures have a great…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Queen's Theatre had its opening show this afternoon. It screened the film 'The Hero.' At around half-past two, the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall performed the opening ceremony. H. E. the Governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, arrived at around three o'clock. Everyone was impressed with the…

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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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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

The Hon. Mr. Kotewall at Queen's Theatre's opening ceremony made the interesting statement that according to an informant five times as many Chinese attended cinema performances as did those who attended the Chinese theatre. The pious hope that the management would exercise care in the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

Queen's Theatre, Hongkong's latest venture to cater for the cinema-loving public was opened with all the eclat which has made the Chinese famous. The pictures shown were mainly of the comedy type. The opening ceremony was performed by Hon. Mr. Kotewall. The palatial building was…

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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: 1924-05-24
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03 - 1924-07-05
Summary:

Charles Ray in the Thomas H. Ince production, 'A Village Sleuth,' a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-04 - 1924-07-05
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince presents this Paramount picture. Illustration included. Commencing Sunday July 6th at the Queen's Theatre.

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

Last shows today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Poisoned Paradise,' the forbidden story from the novel by Robert W. Service. Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15, Gareth Hughes in 'Don't Write Letters.' Tel. no. C. 4636. Booking at theatre.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m, Cecil B. DeMille's 'The Affairs of Anatol,' a Paramount picture with Wallace Reid, Elliott Dexter, Monte Blue, Theodore Roberts, Theodore Kosloff, Raymond Hatton, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres, Polly Moran and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-01
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production, 'The Affairs of Anatol,' a Paramount picture, featuring Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Elliott Dexter, Bebe Daniels, Monte Blue, Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts, Agnes Ayres, Polly Moran, Raymond Hatton and Julia Faye.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-02 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Today to Sunday, October 5th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Cecil B. DeMille's greatest production, 'The Affairs of Anatol' in 9 parts, with an all-star cast, Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Elliott Dexter, Bebe Daniels, Monte Blue, Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts, Agnes Ayres,…

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

Queen's Theatre is screening 'Forget-Me-Not' starring Gareth Hughes, from today. As a boy lieutenant in the war play 'Moloch,' Mr. Hughes made his first big New York hit. He made a signal hit in A. H. Wood's production of 'The Guilty Man.' Mr. Hughes is…

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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…