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: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-16 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-19 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents a James Cruze production, 'The Covered Wagon,' a Paramount picture, with Lois Wilson and J. Warren Kerrigan.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

Here's the greatest screen entertainment ever seen. 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, presented by Jesse L. Lasky, a Paramount picture, from the popular novel by Emerson Hough, adapted by Jack Cunningham. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, a Paramount picture, adapted by Jack Cunningham from the popular novel by Emerson Hough. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Motion picture triumphs have been reached by such magnificent productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Over the Hill,' 'Humoresque,' 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' A still greater motion picture accomplishment has now been achieved by Chester…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Sunday 28th to Tuesday 30th December, a drama overwhelming in force, Jack Holt and Hedda Nova in 'The Mask.' Also 'The Portuguese Aviators' Flight to Macao' in 2 reels. December 29 & 30 Remarks: Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a thrilling chapter play with…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-29 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m, Jack Holt, Hedda Nova in 'The Mask,' in two reels. Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a thrilling chapter play with English & Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody' (ep. 8 & 9). December 30 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-29 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, December 31 to January 3, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, a Paramount picture, adapted by Jack Cunningham from the popular novel by Emerson Hough. Times and prices: Coronet 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 8 p.m., $1.50…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-30 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

A Paramount picture, James Cruze production, presented by Jesse L. Lasky, at the World and the Coronet. Times and prices included. December 31 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-30 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

Realising that they have, in 'The Covered Wagon,' the biggest film of its kind ever made, the management of the World and the Coronet Theatres have decided to take the unusual step of showing this screen masterpiece in both theatres simultaneously, for four days. Commencing Wednesday,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-30 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a drama overwhelming in force, Jack Holt, Hedda Nova and everybody's darling 'Mickey Moore' in 'The Mask,' seven reels of thrills, mystery and romance replete with surprises and thrills. Also 'The Portuguese Aviators' Flight to…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-30 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Last chance to see Jack Holt and Hedda Nova in 'The Mask,' a most thrilling photoplay, seven reels of mystery, thrills and romance. Also 'The Portuguese Aviators' Flight to Macao.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Don't miss your last opportunity. Usual prices…