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: 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-05 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Friday to Tuesday, Dec 5th to 9th at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Universal-Jewel presents Baby Peggy in 'The Law Forbids.' December 5-6 Remarks: Film plot and price details included. December 8-9 Remarks: Wed. Dec. 10 at 9.15 p.m., the extraordinary Long Tack Sam, world's…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-05 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Friday to Tuesday, December 5th to 9th at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Universal-Jewel presents Baby Peggy in 'The Law Forbids.' Prices of admission: 5.15, $1.20, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Soldiers and sailors half price to stalls. December 9 Remarks:…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-09 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Super-sensational Australian big head liner, Long Tack Sam, the master mind of Chinese necromancers and his splendid company of oriental wonder-workers. Positively for four nights only, commencing Dec. 10th at 9.15 p.m. only. December 11 Remarks: Be wise and book your searts early at Moutrie…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-09 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances in Hongkong, Baby Peggy in 'The Law Forbids,' a Universal-Jewel deluxe. Wednesday, December 10th at 9.15 p.m., engagement extraordinary, Long Tack Sam.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-09 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Engagement extraordinary! Super-sensational Australian big headliner, Long Tack Sam, magicians, juggling, balancing, acrobats, water spinning, plate spinning, contortionists. Miss Long Tack Sam in song and dancing, a whirlwind of astonishment in the most gorgeous settings. Positively for four…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-09
Summary:

Long Tack Sam, the world-renown magician, and his troupe of acrobats make their appearance at the Queen's Theatre this evening. They are the most expensive engagement ever made by Mr. H. G. Musgrove of the Tivoli Theatres, Sydney and Melbourne.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-09 - 1924-12-18
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, December 10-13 at 9.15 p.m., the world-renown magician, Long Tack Sam and Miss Long Tack Sam. Prices: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 50 cents. Booking at Moutrie's. At 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Ethel Clayton in 'The Sham,' a Paramount picture at ordinary prices.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-10 - 1924-12-12
Summary:

Wed. to Sat., Dec. 10-13 (4 days only) at 9.15 p.m. nightly, the world renowned magician, Long Tack Sam, and 10 astonishing Chinese artists. Booking at Moutrie's. Prices $3, $2, $1 and 50 cents. At 2.30, 5.15 & 7.15 p.m., Ethel Clayton in 'The Sham,' a Paramount picture at…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-10 - 1924-12-12
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, December 16th to 13th, 4 days only at 9.15 p.m. nightly, engagement extraordinary, the world-renowned magician Long Tack Sam. 10 astonishing Chinese artistes, magicians, jugglers, contortionists, acrobats, songs and dances. Prices: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 50 cents. Booking…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-10 - 1924-12-10
Summary:

Today to Saturday at 9.15 p.m. only, Long Tack Sam Vaudeville Company, magicians, acrobats, juggling, songs and dances. Prices of admission: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 50 cents. Booking at Moutrie's for $3.00 and $2.00 seats. Picture included.

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

Hongkong theatre-goers are sure to extend a good reception to Long Tack-sam, the magician, and his troupe of acrobats when they make their first appearance at the Queen's Theatre this evening. Long Tack-sam and his troupe are said to be the most expensive engagement ever made by Mr. H. G.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-11
Summary:

Long Tack Sam and his amazing Chinese and supporting company opened their Hongkong season before a large audience in the Queen's Theatre last night. Full review of their performance included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-11
Summary:

Long Tack-sam and his supporting company opened their Hongkong season before a large audience in Queen's Theatre last night. They presented an entertainment the life of which has not been seen in Hongkong for years. Some good juggling, acrobatic and conjuring turns have been witnessed…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-12 - 1924-12-13
Summary:

Today to Saturday at 9.15 p.m., special matinee for children on Saturday at 5.00 p.m. sharp, Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. sharp, packed house last night by a great and enthusiastic audience who sat spellbound with amazement at Long Tack Sam and his famous troupe. Be wise and look your seats early at…

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

Long Tack Sam and his amazing company of acrobats attracted a packed house at the Queen's Theatre last night. A Special Matinee for Children will be given on Saturday.

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

Long Tack Sam and his Wonder Worker continue to perform. The description of their performances included.

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

Queen's Theatre is hosting Long Tack Sam and Co., who are Chinese artists who will be presenting Oriental novelty that includes singing, dancing, juggling, magic and a host of other stunts. Comedy is a constant part of the program which is offered by the aggregation of Oriental Wander…

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

Mr. Long Tack-sam, the Oriental illusionist who is at present showing at the Queen's Theatre, is a great believer in advertisement and has taken the opportunity of announcing his stay here by means of a gaily decorated motor car. The car, with a number of costumed passengers and banners…

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

Long Tack Sam and his Wonder Workers are a company of Chinese artists who present an Oriental novelty number that includes singing, dancing, juggling, magic and a host of other stunts of mystifying character, not forgetting that comedy prevails throughout the entire offering. The programme…