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: 1919-08-18
Summary:

Hearts of the World' the supreme triumph of D. W. Griffith, who made 'Intolerance,' to be presented at the City Hall for a short period under the management of the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included. Booking at the Moutrie's.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-13
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening an R. A. Walsh-First National attraction, 'Serenade,' starring George Walsh and Miriam Cooper who is famous for her performances in 'The Birth of a Nation' and in 'Intolerance.' In addition to the screening of 'Serenade,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13
Summary:

Miriam Cooper, the actress who bewitched thousands by her portrayal of one of the Cameron sisters in 'The Birth of a Nation' and in 'Intolerance' will appear at the Queen's Theatre today in 'Serenade,' an R. A. Walsh-First National Attraction. Playing opposite…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-17 - 1925-04-23
Summary:

Friday to Monday, April 17th to 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova and Rudolph Valentino in 'Camille.' Also 'Blacksmith,' a Buster Keaton comedy in 2 parts. Coming here April 24th, Carter, the great magician and his famous troupe of entertainers. April 20 & 23 Remarks:…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-20 - 1925-04-20
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova and Valentino in 'Camille,' the world greatest love drama by Alexander Dumas. Tomorrow at all shows, Viola Dana and Milton Sills in 'Dangerous to Men.' Friday, April 24th at 9.15, Carter and his company of talented entertainers.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-21 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday, April 21-23 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Dangerous to Men,' see Viola Dana, supported by Milton Sills in H. V. Esmond's celebrated drama, and Ben Turpin in 'Love and Doughnuts,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Friday, April 24th at 9.15,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-21 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday, April 21 to 23 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Dangerous to Men,' see Viola Dana, supported by Milton Sills in H. V. Esmond's celebrated drama and Ben Turpin in 'Love and Doughnuts,' a Mack Sennett comedy in two parts. Friday, April 24 at 9.15,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Viola Dana in 'Dangerous to Men' is announced as the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. It is an adaptation from H. V. Esmond's stage drama, 'Eliza Comes To Stay,' which had a big run in London when it was produced there with Mr. Esmond and Eva Moore in the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Beginning today, for a run of three days, Queen's Theatre will be screening a Metro Pictures Corporation attraction 'Dangerous to Men' featuring Viola Dana. The film is an adaptation by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's stage drama 'Eliza Comes to Stay.' The charm…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Viola Dana in 'Dangerous to Men' is announced as the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. 'Dangerous to Men' is an adaptation by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's stage drama. 'Eliza Comes to Stay,' which had a big run in London when it was produced…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-21 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Today to Thursday, April 21-23 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Dangerous to Men,' see Viola Dana supported by Milton Sills in H. V. Esmond's celebrated drama and Ben Turpin in 'Love and Doughnuts,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Friday, April 24th at 9.15 p.m.,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

Viola Dana has the most interesting screenplay of her career in 'Dangerous To Men,' shown at the Queen's Theatre. It is adapted by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's stage drama, 'Eliza Comes To Stay.' Coming on top of her characterization of the Japanese girl in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened the Metro production 'Dangerous to Men' starring Viola Dana who plays the role of Eliza. The picture is adapted by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's drama 'Eliza Comes to Stay.' Miss Dana's versatility is tested in this…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

Viola Dana has the most interesting screenplay of her career in 'Dangerous to Men,' the new Metro production seen last night by a big audience at the Queen's Theatre. The picture is adapted by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's drama, 'Eliza Comes to Stay,' and the…