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: 1924-05-17
Summary:

Chefalo and Palermo, the noted magicians, are opening a four-day season at the Queen 's Theatre. Palermo will always be remembered for the staging of the 'Garden of Mystery' previously seen in this Colony. Genuine sympathy and real intelligence are displayed by the cast of '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-26
Summary:

Tonight will be the final showing of 'The Virginian,' at the Queen's Theatre. The portrayal of Owen Wister's famous classic has given a wonderful picture to the movie world. One should not more miss seeing this picture than miss a picturization of Shakespeare's work. It…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-20
Summary:

The cause of the world distress and the answer to the question 'What Next' will be given in a free lecture by William Tinney of Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday at the World Theatre and the Queen's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-11
Summary:

William Farnum in 'The Adventurer.' Note our specially reduced prices for the summer. Ring up C. 4636. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-11
Summary:

Dramas uncrowned king William Farnum in 'The Adventurer.' Note our special reduced prices for the summer. Ring up C. 4636. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-09
Summary:

Tonight the Queen's Theatre will present William Farnum in 'The Adventurer,' also starring Estelle Taylor. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-09
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'The Adventurer' featuring William Farnum and Estelle Taylor. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-09
Summary:

William Farnum will be seen in a delightful role at the Queen's Theatre today in 'The Adventurer.' He is a happy-go-lucky adventurer. A fine cast supports him. Estelle Taylor is the leading lady. Others are Dorothy Drake, Kenneth Casey, Harry Southard and Paul Cazaneuve.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

William Farnum in 'The Adventurer.' Note our specially reduced prices for the summer. Ring up C. 4636. Booking at Theatre. July 12 Remarks: Sunday 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers' 'Guile of Women.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-11
Summary:

The Adventurer' starring William Farnum, will end its successful run at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Saturday, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15, 9.15, see William Farnum in 'The Adventurer.' Sunday, 6.00, 7.15, 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Guile of Woman ' [sic]. Note our specially reduced prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, William Farnum in 'The Adventurer.' Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers' 'Guile of Women.' Note our specially reduced prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
Summary:

Those who have not yet availed themselves of the opportunity to see the versatile favourite, William Farnum, in one of the best roles of his stage or screen career, will have to take advantage of the performances at the Queen's Theatre where 'The Adventurer' will be shown. This…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-29
Summary:

A good story with a swiftly moving plot, a popular star, gorgeous settings and costumes, are promised in 'The Moth,' a Selznick special which comes to the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The story was written by William Dana Orcutt. Supporting Norma Talmadge are a bevy of players…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-30
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the film version of the popular novel William Dana Occutt [sic], 'The Moth.' The film is produced by Selznick pictures and featuring Norma Talmadge and Eugene O'Brien.

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

Thrills and laughter are happily combined in Dorothy Gish's latest Paramount comedy 'The Ghost in the Garret,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today. The picture also starred by William E. Park, Ray Gray and directed by F. Richard Jones. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06
Summary:

Thrills and laughter are happily combined in Dorothy Gish's latest Paramount comedy, 'The Ghost in the Garret,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today. Film synopsis included. The charming star is supported in the picture, her leading man being William E. Park. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' now has the William de Mille screen version of it, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Paramount stars Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt are the lead, with supporting included Walter Hiers, Leah [sic] Wyant and George Kuwa. The…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11 - 1924-11-12
Summary:

Showing now November 11th to 14th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Bought and Paid For,' a William DeMille production, with Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt, presented by Adolph Zukor, a Paramount picture. Be patriotic! Patronise our show as 20% of takings of 9.15 p.m. performances is…