A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-24
Summary:

A moving picture entitled 'Covered Wagon' now appearing in New York has broken the world's record for a continuous run. On January 31, it was appearing at the Criterion Theatre after 47 consecutive weeks and thus had exceeded the best previous record a few years ago by 'The…

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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: 1924-11-20 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Thur. to Mon., Nov. 20th to 24th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Jack London's 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore.' Also, Buster Keaton in 'The Goat,' at ordinary prices. Thur. to Wed. (one week) Nov. 20th to 26th at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Shanghai Photoplay Co. presents…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-20 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Thursday to Monday, November 20th to 24th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro Pictures Corp. presents 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' Jack London's thrilling sea story. Also Buster Keaton in 'The Goat.' At ordinary prices. Thursday to Wednesday (one week), November 20th to 26th…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-20 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack London's thrilling sea story, 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore.' Also showing, Buster Keaton in 'The Goat,' his latest and funniest comedy in 2 parts. At ordinary prices. Tel. C. 4636. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-20
Summary:

Mitchell Lewis, the screen actor in 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' the Metro picturization of Jack London's celebrated novel, will be shown today at the Queen's Theatre. Young Mitchell obtained an engagement in musical play 'The Chinese Honeymoon' and 'The Two…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-20
Summary:

Elevator boys are not the only ones who travel from the bottom to the top, as is instanced by the career of Mitchell Lewis, the well-known screen actor, who is member of the all-star cast of 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' the Metro picturization of Jack London's celebrated novel,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-20 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Thursday to Monday, November 20th to 24th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro Pictures Corp. presents 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' Jack London's thrilling sea story. Also Buster Keaton in 'The Goat.' At ordinary prices. Thursday to Wednesday, November 20 -26 at 2.30 and 7.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

The Mutiny of the Elsinore' was the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. It is the picturization of Jack London's novel. Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Yesterday, the Metro production 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore' began its five days run in the Queen's Theatre. The film is based on Jack London's story of a conflict between strong men of the sea. It stars Mitchell Lewis and he is supported by Helen Ferguson, William V. Mong,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Thrills of the most intense description were the order of the day yesterday when the new Metro special production, 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' with an all-star cast, was the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. It is the picturization of the late Jack London's novel…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., Pathe-Orient presents 'Recent Canton Disaster.' Also showing Jack London's sea story 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' and Buster Keaton in 'The Goat.' Sunday at 6 p.m., 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore' only…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 9.15 p.m. only, Pathe-Orient presents moving pictures of the 'Recent Canton Disaster.' Also showing Jack London's sea story, 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore' and Buster Keaton in 'The Goat.' Sunday at 6 p.m., 'The…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-22
Summary:

The Mutiny of the Elsinore' is the feature Metro attraction at the Queen's Theatre. It is the picturization of Jack London's novel.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-22
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Metro production 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore.' In the same programme will be seen the latest moving pictures of the recent devastation of Canton taken by Pathe's cameramen.