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: 1924-05-16
Summary:

The Lady of Monsoreau' on view at the Queen's Theatre for the last time today has earned in Hongkong the merit due to an author of Alexandre Duma's calibre. It is a colour-photoplay depicting the aristocracy of France in the time of their King Henry VIII and the well-known Duke of…

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-02
Summary:

Kisses,' starred by Alice Lake, who won her way to fame via Mack Sennett's bathing comedies. The male role is starred by Harry Myers, who is remarkable in 'The Yankee at the Court of King Arthur.' The film will be screened at the Queen's Theatre today and tomorrow. Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-04
Summary:

Alice Lake, who first achieved fame in Mack Sennett pictures – recognised as the infallible test for an entree into the elite of the screen world – is the star in 'Kisses,' a Metro picture which hits off the pun on the labial expression of romance. It must also be stated that the film…

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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: 1924-10-18
Summary:

Love is an Awful Thing' starring Owen Moore, the King of Farce comedy in this riotously funny feature, is the attraction at the Queen's Theatre. For weeks, the production force has labored tirelessly in an effort to reduce its newest Owen Moore feature to a maximum of 5000 feet of film…

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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.