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: 1910-12-14 - 1910-12-20
Summary:

Changing pictures twice weekly; Vaudeville performances by Miss Mae Montgomery, Mr. Chas Castleman, Miss Vera Ferrace, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23 - 1918-05-23
Summary:

The three big productions of the year: 'The Barrier' in 7 parts, 8,000 feet, produced by the Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co.; 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray; 'The Lust of the Ages' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, featuring Lillian Walker. Watch…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23
Summary:

By arrangement with the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, Hongkong Theatre have secured the sole rights for China of exceptional films. The first is from the story of Rex Beach, 'The Barrier' issued by the Rex Beach Motion Picture Company. Another is 'The Mormon Maid' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-24 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, May 25, 26, 27 and 28, super-programme for four nights only. 9.15 p.m. performance, the first greatest picture of the year, 'The Barrier' from the novel by Rex Beach, in 7 parts, 8,000 feet. Owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-05 - 1918-06-05
Summary:

Tonight, showing the greatest dramatic film, 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray. Including Universal Weekly (War News) and comics. Please note: owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights to exhibit this film, the prices for admission will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th August, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring the beautiful star Mae Murray. Also Paramount Gazette and Comics. Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th August, screening 'The Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-05 - 1919-02-07
Summary:

5th, 6th and 7th February, showing 7th to 9th episodes 'The Voice on the Wire' and comics. Saturday 8th, see Mae Murray in 'The Plow Girl.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-08 - 1919-02-11
Summary:

8th, 9th, 10th and 11th February, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Mae Murray in 'The Plow Girl,' including Graphic and comics. Tuesday 11th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'Her Claim to Happiness,' a beautiful film story in 5 parts, etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28, 29 and 30 at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bessie Love in her happy play, 'A Little Sister of Everybody.' Also 'Wiffles Advances the Time.' Thursday, matinee 1st May at 5.15 p.m., 'A Mormon Maid' by Paul West with Mae Murray.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-14 - 1919-06-17
Summary:

14th, 15th, 16th and 17th June, showing the beautiful Mae Murray in 'At First Sight,' Paramount exclusive feature in 5 parts, including various comics. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-28 - 1919-06-30
Summary:

28th, 29th, 30th June and 1st July, showing 3rd episode in 4 parts, Gaumont British film, 'Ultus,' also various comics. Matinee 5 p.m., Tuesday 1st July, matinee 5 p.m., by request showing, 'At First Sight,' featuring the beautiful Mae Murray. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-01 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing 3rd episodes in 4 parts, Gaumont British film, 'Ultus.' Also various comics. Matinee 5 p.m. today, by request showing 'At First Sight,' featuring the beautiful Mae Murray. Booking at the theatre. July 2 Remarks: Ad. on 'Ultus' and comics only. July…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

Intolerance,' D. W. Griffith's greatest spectacle, said to have cost two million dollars, to utilize the services of 125,000 people, and to take three years in the making, will commence an engagement of three nights at the Coronet Theatre. The cast included Mae Marsh, Lilian Gish,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-18
Summary:

The Auction Block' which proved so popular at the Coronet Theatre a few weeks ago, is to be screened again tonight. It is a Rex Beach production in seven parts and features Rubye De Remer. Commencing of Saturday, partons will have an opportunity of seeing Mae Marsh, the actress who was in D…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-20 - 1920-02-20
Summary:

Producer, star and story all combine to make 'Polly of the Circus' a great photoplay. You have seen 'The Auction Block,' 'Thais' and 'Dodging a Million,' so you know what the name Goldwyn means on a picture; you have not yet forgotten the wonderful acting…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-23 - 1920-02-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'Polly of the Circus.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-23
Summary:

Crowded houses have been the order of the day at the Coronet, where is being screened Goldwyn's 'Polly of the Circus,' with Mae Marsh. The film is in eight parts and which was the means of bringing Samuel Goldwyn into the front rank of American producers. Some very clever acting…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26
Summary:

Mae Marsh is now appearing in the first Goldwyn production 'Polly of the Circus,' which is showing at the Coronet Theatre. Those who saw Miss Marsh in 'The Escape' or in 'Intolerance' will readily admit that she is a magnificent actress. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-21 - 1920-04-23
Summary:

Tonight, the popular dramatic star, Mae Marsh in 'The Little Liar' and three comedies. April 21 Remarks: Another ad. on page 8.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-18 - 1920-08-20
Summary:

Tonight, Mae Marsh in 'A Child of the Paris Streets' and 'His Naughty Thought.'