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: 1921-08-25 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Our experience of Hongkong audiences convinces us that 'Don't Ever Marry' is the sort of photoplay that Hongkong most enjoys. It is farce, pure and simple, and uproarious farce at that. It is the kind of stuff of which 'Charley's Aunt,' 'Jane,' 'What…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-26 - 1921-08-29
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'Don't Ever Marry,' a First National comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-26 - 1921-08-29
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'Don't Ever Marry,' a First National comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-26 - 1921-08-26
Summary:

Don't forget to ring up 1743 this morning to book your seat for the funniest film-play that we have ever thrown on the screen at the little house! Six absolutely hilarious reels of farce comedy, with a cast that includes many of Hongkong a favourite film-players, tonight's big picture…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-26 - 1921-08-26
Summary:

Don't Ever Marry,' a 6-part First National attraction, and absolutely the funniest comedy we have shown since 1919.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-26
Summary:

The management of the Coronet promises the film that they have screened for two years in 'Don't Ever Marry,' Marshall Neilan's six-part comedy for First National. Film synopsis included. Meanwhile, the management of Kowloon Theatre announces that it is possible to screen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-26 - 1921-08-29
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'Don't Ever Marry,' a First National comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-29
Summary:

Capacity houses at the Coronet Theatre on Saturday laughed and laughed again at the delicious complications in 'Don't Ever Marry,' the most amusing First National attraction ever screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-28
Summary:

Patrons of the Kowloon Theatre are in for a good time during the next four nights when the management is running a series of especially attractive films. This evening D. W. Griffith's masterpiece 'The Idol Dancer' is being screened, followed by Marshall Neilan's 'Don…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-28
Summary:

D. W. Griffith masterpiece 'The Idol Dancer' and Marshall Neilan's 'Don't Ever Marry,' 'Trumpet Island,' a truly remarkable Vitagraph production, and Hepworth's 'Once aboard the Lugger,' will all be screened in the Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-28
Summary:

Wednesday, September 28, a D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, 'The Idol Dancer.' Thursday, September 29, Marshall Neilan's 'Don't Ever Marry.' Friday, September 30, Vitagraph's big production, 'Trumpet Island.' Saturday, October 1, Hepworth's all…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-29 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Marshall Neilan's 'Don't Ever Marry.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-29
Summary:

Four of the best pictures screened in Kowloon Theatre are being shown. D. W. Griffith's 'The Idol Dancer' was shown last night. Tonight 'Don't ever Marry,' from the producer of 'Daddy Longlegs,' Marshall Neilan, and 'The River's End' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-29 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Marshall Neilan's 'Don't Ever Marry.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-03
Summary:

Her Kingdom of Dreams,' a First National attraction now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Starring Anita Stewart, who had been work in 'Mind the Paint Girl' and 'Old Kentucky,' Kathlyn Williams who had been in 'Whispering Chorus,' Mahlon Hamilton who appeared in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-17 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

All the week, the great fun film that all Hongkongers has been waiting for, Harold Lloyd in 'I Do.' Note the schedule: Monday, 'Captain Kidd, Jr.'; Tuesday, 'Alias Mike Moran'; Wednesday, 'Don't Ever Marry'; Thursday, Louis Glaum in 'Sahara…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-19 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'I Do,' and Wesley Barry in 'Don't Ever Marry.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15, Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands' and Snub Pollard Comedy. Prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-19 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'I Do' and Wesley Barry in 'Don't Ever Marry.' Thursday, July 20, 'I Do' and Louise Glaum in 'Sahara.' Friday, July 21, 'I Do' and Fred Stone in 'The Goat.' Saturday, July 22, 'I Do' and 'Home Talent…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-19 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'I Do' and Wesley Barry in 'Don't Ever Marry.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15, Juanita and Conchita in songs and dances. Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents.