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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-16
Summary:

White Tiger,' a Universal picture, commences a brief run at the Queen's Theatre, starring Priscilla Dean. She was supported by Wallace Beery, of 'The Four Horsemen,' 'Robin Hood' and 'The Flame of Life'; Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

White Tiger,' is the current attraction of Queen's Theatre. The film starred Priscilla Dean, Wallace Beery, Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore. Beery was remembered for his acting in 'Robin Hood' and 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Film plot included.

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Headline: White Tiger'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is currently screening 'White Tiger' featuring Priscilla Dean. The cast also includes Raymond Griffith, Matt Moore and Wallace Beery. Beery is famous for his performance in 'Robin Hood' and 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, famous in the cinema world for her acting in 'The Flame of Life,' plays the role of a beautiful queen of the underworld in a Universal picture styled 'White Tiger,' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night and will be shown till Saturday night.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

Just what an 'automatic chess player' is will be explained to those who, as yet, have not availed themselves of the opportunity to see the Universal screen classic, 'The White Tiger,' which will be presented at the Queen Theatre. Priscilla Dean is the star and local cinema…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09
Summary:

From the grandeur of the Court of Louis X in 'The Eternal Flame' and the enchantment of the turret East in Robert Hichen's [sic] 'The Voice from the Minaret' to the underworld of New York City may seem a long step for any motion picture star, but Norma Talmadge makes it…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

Within the Law,' starred by Norma Talmadge, coming to the Queen's Theatre today. The film directed by Frank Lloyd and is presented by Joseph M. Schenck. The stars included Jack Mulball, Lew Cody, Eileen Percy, DeWitt Jennings, Lincoln Plummer, Joseph Kilgour, Helen Ferguson, Warde [sic…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

Norma Talmadge has never been surrounded by a stronger cast than that which appears in her latest screen production, a picturization of Bayard Vellier's [sic] tremendously popular stage play, 'Within the Laws,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included. The…

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

Queen's Theatre is screening the First National attraction 'Within the Law' featuring Norma Talmadge.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12
Summary:

Some of the most amusing scenes in 'Within the Law,' the absorbing Norma Talmadge picture playing at the Queen's Theatre this week, are enacted by Eileen Percy and Thomas Ricketts. Film plot included. 'Within the Law' is a First National picture directed by Frank Lloyd,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Within the Law,' a First National hit, starred by Norma Talmadge and Jack Mulhall, hit the Queen's Theatre this week. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the First National attraction 'Within the Law' featuring Norma Talmadge and Jack Mulhall. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Marriage as a unique means of obtaining revenge is employed by Norma Talmadge as the heroine in the First National picture, 'Within the Law,' the current screening at the Queen's Theatre this week. Film synopsis included. Jack Mulhall plays the role of the husband.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-14
Summary:

Within the Law' which starred by Jack Mulhall and Norma Talmadge, is showing for last time in Queen's Theatre. It's a super-production by First National Pictures. Film plot included.