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: 1925-05-19 - 1925-05-21
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Strongheart. Also 'Brawn of the North.' Next change, the seasons rip-roaringest comedy, Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13,' a Thomas H. Ince production. May 21 Remarks: Saturday, May 23rd at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-19 - 1925-05-21
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, First National Pictures presents Strongheart the wonder dog in 'Brawn of the North.' Next change, Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13,' a Thos. H. Ince production.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-21 - 1925-05-21
Summary:

Last performance today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Strongheart the wonder dog in 'Brawn of the North,' a First National attraction. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13,' a Thos. H. Ince production. Saturday, May 23rd at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Funeral of Dr…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-21
Summary:

Bell Boy 13,' starring by Douglas Maclean, is to be shown at Queen's Theatre tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-21
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be showing the Thomas H. Ince comedy 'Bell Boy 13' featuring Douglas MacLean, on Friday, May 22nd. Mr. MacLean shows some clever acting in the film. One of San Francisco's biggest hotels is used to set the background.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-21
Summary:

That Douglas MacLean's talents are not limited to portrayals of aristocratic and dignified young men, is well illustrated by his characterization of 'Shorty' the bellhop in 'Bell Boy 13,' the Thomas H. Ince comedy farce, which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre on…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-22 - 1925-05-25
Summary:

Today to Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13.' Also his Rascals in 'July Days,' an 'Our Gang' comedy in 2 parts. Saturday, May 23rd at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yet Sen' in 7 parts. May 25 Remarks: Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-22 - 1925-05-23
Summary:

Today and Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13.' Saturday, May 23rd at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yat Sun' in 7 parts. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-22
Summary:

Bell Boy 13,' starring Douglas Maclean, is now opening at Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-22
Summary:

Douglas MacLean, who appears as a young bellhop in Thomas H. Ince's latest comedy farce 'Bell Boy 13,' now opening at the Queen's Theatre, says that he got one of the biggest thrills of his movie career when he had to climb out on a window ledge 12 stories high for one of the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-22 - 1925-05-25
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13.' Also His Rascals in 'July Days,' an Our Gang comedy in 2 parts. Saturday, May, 23rd at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yat Sen' in 7 parts. May 23 Remarks: Illustration included. May 25…