A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

Mae Marsh, who has starred in 'Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance,' is now supported by Alec. B Francis and Niles Welch in 'The Face in the Dark' which will be put on at the Queen's Theatre tonight till Thursday. Film plot included. First National's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

From tonight till Thursday, Queen's Theatre will be screening the thrilling melodrama 'The Face in the Dark' featuring Mae Marsh who is famous for her roles in 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' She has also been compared with world-famous Ellen Terry.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

Countless film features have been shown here with Norma Talmadge in the starring role. This is perfectly true of 'The Wonderful Thing,' a First National picture directed by Herbert Brenon. Harrison Ford is also in the film and there is also the novelty of a real American society leader…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-28
Summary:

The Face In The Dark' will be screened till Thursday at the Queen's Theatre. Mae Marsh, who acted in 'Intolerance' and 'Birth of a Nation,' is the heroine of the film. No words of praise can be sufficient to extol Norma Talmadge's performance in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-29
Summary:

Tonight, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'The Face in the Dark' featuring Mae Marsh who is famous for her roles in 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-29
Summary:

For the last time tonight, Hongkong cinema-goers will have an opportunity of seeing 'The Face in the Dark' starring Mae Marsh who made such a hit in 'Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' 'The Face in the Dark' is the current feature at the Queen's…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, Oct. 6th to 9th, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Bessie Love and Gareth Hughes in 'Forget-Me-Not.' Price details included. October 6 Remarks: Small ads on page 3, 4 & 5. October 8-9 Remarks: Commencing Friday, Oct. 10th, Marion Davies in…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, October 6th to 9th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro Pictures Corp. presents Bessie Love and Gareth Hughes in 'Forget Me Not.' Prices of admission: 5.15 p.m., 80 cents, 50 cents and 30 cents; 9.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents. Soldiers and sailors in uniform…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-13
Summary:

Friday to Monday, Oct. 10th to 13th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents 'Cecilia of the Pink Roses' featuring Marion Davies. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., at special request, 'The Grandson,' a Chinese drama with Engligh titles.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-13
Summary:

Friday to Monday, October 10th to 13th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents 'Cecilia of the Pink Roses' featuring Marion Davies. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., at special request, 'The Grandson,' a Chinese drama with English titles.

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

Marion Davies first burst into public attention as one of the most bewitching of the beauties Flo Ziegfeld, assembled for his 'Follies.' When that manager, in conjunction with Charles Dillingham, launched 'The Century Girl' at the Century Theatre, Miss Davies' beauty and…

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

Queen's Theatre is screening 'Cecilia of the Pink Roses' as its feature attraction for the weekend. Samuel M. Weller adapted the story from the popular novel by Katherine Haviland Taylor. The film features Marion Davies who is famous for her role in 'From Rags to Riches.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-13
Summary:

Friday to Monday, October 10th to 13th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents 'Cecilia of the Pink Roses' featuring Marion Davies. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Grandson,' a Chinese drama with English titles.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-11
Summary:

Cecilia of the Pink Roses' the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre for the weekend, is an interpretation from the popular novel by Katherine Haviland Taylor and drew good houses when it was shown for the first time in Hongkong last night. The story which is on the order of a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Souvenir tickets - no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize. Gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery etc. Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' Girl in 'Fools Highway,' a Universal-Jewel De Luxe.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Today special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., souvenir tickets, no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize: gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery etc. Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' girl in 'Fools Highway,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-30 - 1925-01-30
Summary:

Today special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., souvenir tickets, no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize. Gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery, etc. Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Company and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' girl in 'Fools Highway…

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-31 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Today to Monday, the 2nd February at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' girl in 'Fools Highway,' a Universal-Jewel deluxe. Also today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, Manila Vaudeville Company. Sunday at 6.00 p.m., 'Fools…