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: 1924-05-16
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be hosting magicians, Chefalo and Palermo, who will stage their performances on 5:15 and 9:15 today. The Theatre will also screen the Metro picture 'The Forgotten Law' which is based on a story similar to 'Uncle Tom's Cabin.' There is a strong…

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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: 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: 1924-08-06
Summary:

An aeroplane crashing through the roof of a house, continuity of plot and sustained interest are some of the features of 'The Broken Wing,' a Preferred Pictures, which opens at the Queen's Theatre tonight. This film has been adapted from the well-known play of the same name.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

In Viola Dana's latest success, which opens for a short season at the Queen's Theatre tonight, she depicts a tom-boy role. 'Love in the Dark' has many unexpected turns. This picture has the appealing tenderness of 'The $5 Baby,' the exquisite drama of 'Seeing…

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

April Showers,' a Preferred Picture, is a true picture of Irish folk, but it was not made in Ireland but relates to one of those communities on the lower East Side of New York. The picture starred by Colleen Moore and Kenneth Harlan. Kid McCoy and Johnny Buff assisted in the boxing scene.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'April Showers' at the 5:15 and 9:15 performances. The film revolves around the story of Irish communities living on the East side of New York. Those who claim association with the Emerald Isle are Tom Forman, the director, Colleen Moore and Kenneth…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-12 - 1924-09-15
Summary:

Showing at 5.15 and 9.15 today, B. P. Schulberg presents a Tom Forman production, 'April Showers,' by Hope Loring and Louis D. Lighton with Colleen Moore, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford, Priscilla Bonner, Myrtle Vane and James Corrigan. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-13 - 1924-09-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, B. P. Schulberg presents 'April Showers,' a Tom Forman production by Hope Loring and Louis D. Lighton with a Preferred cast including Colleen Moore, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford, Priscilla Bonner, James Corrigan and Myrtle Vene. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-04
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Behind the Curtain' for the last time today. Mary Pickford's 'Mary Ain't Guilty' commences its run tomorrow. 'Kean' continues until Thursday at the 2:30 and 7:15 shows. Queen's Theatre, on the other hand, is screening…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07
Summary:

Dorothy Gish's latest Paramount comedy 'The Ghost in the Garret,' which was shown for the first time in Hongkong at the Queen's Theatre last night, is a comedy of spooks and laughs mixed to suit every taste. It is well worth seeing.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

Within the Law,' starred by Norma Talmadge, coming to the Queen's Theatre today. The film directed by Frank Lloyd and is presented by Joseph M. Schenck. The stars included Jack Mulball, Lew Cody, Eileen Percy, DeWitt Jennings, Lincoln Plummer, Joseph Kilgour, Helen Ferguson, Warde [sic…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening the new Universal-Jewel production 'Fools' Highway' starring Mary Philbin who is remembered for her role in 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story is adapted from Owen Kildare's famous life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, picture-goers will see at the Queen's Theatre, Mary Philbin's new Universal-Jewel starring vehicle, and her first big role since 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story, 'Fools' Highway,' adapted from Owen Kildare's life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-31
Summary:

Pat O' Malley, is pitted against eight men, in one of the sensational screen struggles of the year, ranks with the fight of the blacksmith in 'Birth of a Nation,' and the famous Tom Santschi battle in 'The Spoilers.' It occurs as an amazing climax of 'Fools'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-07
Summary:

Jewel Carmen, the screen star whose latest story under Roland West's direction for First National will be shown at the Queen's Theatre for four days, beginning today with the mystifying title of 'Nobody,' plays the part of a young bride, who is taken by her husband, Tom Smith…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Stardust,' a First National attraction, will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today. Hope Hampton is the star and Hobart Henley is the director. Story is based on Fanny [sic] Hurst's novel. Anthony Paul Kelly having prepared the scenario. Other cast included James Rennie, Noel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-02
Summary:

The pulchritude of the Ziegfeld 'Follies' girls has won for many of them lucrative offers in motion pictures. The world-famous beauty chorus as a whole appears in a cinema production for the first time in 'The Great White Way,' a picturization of H. C. Witwer's story,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-08
Summary:

Mr. Percy Hutchison's new production, 'The Man from Hongkong,' announced for July 31 at the Queen's Theatre, and postponed until August Bank Holiday owing to last-minute alterations, has had a very mixed reception. One describes 'The Man from Hongkong' as containing…