A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-25 - 1925-03-25
Summary:

Last shows today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray and Creighton Hale in 'Fascination,' a Tiffany production in 8 parts. Tomorrow, March 26th, an all-comedy programme, Buster Keaton in 'Three Ages' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-16 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley' by Edmund Goulding, a Metro picture, a Tiffany Production, based on a story by Ouida Bergere, directed by Robert Z. Leonard. Illustration included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-25 - 1925-03-25
Summary:

Last shows today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray and Creighton Hale in 'Fascination,' a Tiffany production in 8 parts. Tomorrow March 26th, Buster Keaton in 'Three Ages.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-19
Summary:

Another big picture is showing at the Coronet Theatre this evening in 'Peacock Alley,' a new Tiffany film with Mae Murry in the leading role. The story concerns a pretty little French girl who leaves her home in a Normandy village and becomes famous in Paris as a dancer. Film synopsis…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Mae Murray has again shown the possibilities of the romantic, rapidly-moving and highly dramatic brand of picture play in a Tiffany production under Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, which opened yesterday at the Queen's Theatre. Her previous Metro…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Mae Murray has again shown the possibilities of the romantic and dramatic brand of picture play. In her Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, which opened yesterday at the Queen's Theatre, the famous star has a picture even more vital and vivid than her…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-19
Summary:

1. 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' in 7 parts (10,000 feet) produced by African Film Productions Ltd and dealing with Zulu War; 2. 'A Turf Conspiracy,' a Broadwest all-British super-productions on Nat Gould's novel and featuring England's foremost cinema stars, Violet…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-30
Summary:

A meeting of the Hongkong Board of Education was held yesterday at the Sanitary Board room. It mentioned that Mr Bird, acting headmaster of Queen's College, had written to Mr. Mackintosh, asking him if it was possible for the boys to go to see pictures which would be given in conjunction…

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

The Cosmopolitan production of 'The Wild Goose,' released by Paramount, will be shown at the Star tonight. In addition to the film attraction, Professor Topaz will electrify those present with the weird and wonderful music he can extract from a banjo.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-13
Summary:

The special production will be revealed at the Coronet on Sunday next. Mme. Nazimova is seen as the star in this production, 'Eye for Eye,' a story based on Henry Kistemaeker's drama. The cast included Charles Bryant, Donald Gallagher, Sally Crute and E. L. Fernandez.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-11-06
Summary:

The Gold Rush,' the new Charlie Chaplin production showing at the Queen's Theatre today. Plot and production details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-11
Summary:

The play 'Milestones' by Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblock, was first produced by Frank Vernon under the direction of Messrs Vedremie and Eadie at the Royal Theatre, London, March 5, 1912. The present screen version is offered masterly by Samuelson Film Manufacturing Co. Ltd (an all…

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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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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-10
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre is going to screen Universal-Jewel production entitled 'Under Two Flags' featuring Priscilla Dean. The film is based on Ouida's famous novel. The entire team of Universal City participating in the production lived in Algerian atmosphere where the action…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-11
Summary:

Last night, Star Theatre presented the Italian Grand Opera Company's production of Rossini's three-act opera 'Barbiere di Siviglia.' Although being a comic opera with dialogues which loss effect on account of the language, the play was well sustained. The play featured Signor…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-16
Summary:

A beautiful production in five parts, directed by Thomas Heffron and entitled 'Mountain Dew' is being screened at the Hongkong Theatre tonight. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Woman to Woman' which is showing at the Queen's Theatre today is one of the best pictures produced in London that has come to Hongkong. It compares favourably with the best American productions. Perhaps the biggest feature of the picture is the lavish interior sets and the striking…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

The Shell Game' is another remarkable Metro production. It was screened at the Coronet last night to a good audience when an additional attraction was provided in the string hand from the s.s. Colombia. Another acceptable item in last night's programme was a Rolin comedy in which the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-21
Summary:

Nanook of the North, the big Pathe feature now showing at the Coronet, is in every way a really fine production. It is the first motion picture depicting the actual life of the Eskimo. The picture was made by Robert J. Flattery [sic], engineer and explorer of Sir William MacKenzie's…