A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-14 - 1910-02-20
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees Saturdays, at 4 p.m.; World pictures; 2 new artists at 9 p.m., Miss Mae Montgomery, Mr. Chas. Castleman and Miss Vera Ferrace; New song, new pictures and new sketches; 7 p.m. 50, 30, and 20 cents; 9 p.m. $1.00, 70 and 40 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-15
Summary:

Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Mae Montgomery and Mr. Chas Cattleman performed in the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night. Mr. Cattleman will repeat his performance tonight and all those who are interested in occult should not miss his show.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-17
Summary:

Misses Vera Ferrace, Mae Montgomery and Mr. Chas Cattleman will perform tonight and new pictures will be thrown on the screen, including 'The Mica Mine,'' The Resin Industry,' 'A Difficult Task,' 'Display of Horsemanship,' and 'The Gas Inspector.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-19
Summary:

There was a bumper house at the Bijou Scenic Theatre on Saturday night in response to the attractive bill of fare which had been advertised. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Mae Montgomery and Mr. Chas Castleman. The pictures exhibited are all good.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-28
Summary:

Tonight! Bessie Love in her happy play 'A Little Sister of Everybody.' April 28 and 29 remarks: 'Wiffles Advances the Time.' Matinee: 'A Mormon Maid' by Paul West with Mae Murray. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

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Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance,' which is to be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre for three nights commencing tomorrow, Friday, has been playing to capacity houses wherever shown. The production to be given here is an exact duplicate of that used in the Liberty Theatre, New…

8
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-21 - 1920-02-25
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-18 - 1920-08-20
Summary:

Tonight, Triangle Film Corporation presents Mae Marsh in 'A Child of the Paris Streets.' Also 'His Naughty Thought.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-19
Summary:

This week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre should prove an attraction to the children. The new drama 'A Child of the Paris Streets' in which Mae Marsh takes the principal part, deserves good houses. Another fine picture is 'His Naughty Thought' also a very acceptable…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-24 - 1920-12-24
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in the most successful of hi $100,000 comedies 'Haunted Spooks.' Tom Moore and Mae Marsh in Goldwyn's delightful Xmas play, 'The Cinderella Man' by George Loane Tucker of 'Miracle Man' fame. The Coronet Review accompanied by the Coronet Jazz Band…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-22 - 1921-02-25
Summary:

Telephone 1743. Harold Lloyd in 'High & [sic] Dizzy,' 'The Beloved Traitor' featuring Mae Marsh, and British Gazette. February 22 remarks: 'High and Dizzy' even transcends 'Haunted Spooks.'; Drawing of Harold Lloyd included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-23
Summary:

The inimitable Harold Lloyd last night provided the fun of the evening at the Coronet in a fine comedy which featured also his new partner, Mildred Davis. A doctor newly launched into practice, a secret home-distillery, and a girl patient formed the ideas for this latest Lloyd comedy, which this…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-27 - 1921-04-29
Summary:

Universal presents Mae Murray in 'The Scarlet Shadow' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Ruler of the Road' featuring Frank Keenan.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-09 - 1921-08-10
Summary:

Mae Marsh and Tom Moore in 'The Cinderella Man,' Snub Comedy and Gazette.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-23 - 1922-05-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray in 'The Twin Pawns,' a Leonce Perret picture suggested by the Wilkie Collins novel in 6 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Whirlwind,' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-24
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Twin Pawns,' featuring Mae Murray. The film is based on Wilkie Collins' novel, 'The Woman in White.' The New Screen Magazine has some interesting science and art items, whilst a comic film completes the programme. On Friday, the drama…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-25 - 1922-07-27
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray in 'A-B-C of Love,' in 6 reels. At 2.30 and 7.15 performance, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail,' epis. 13 & 14. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-30 - 1922-10-31
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mae Marsh in 'Sunshine Alley.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., Russian Follies. Tickets $2 & $1. October 31 Remarks: At 9.15 p.m., Special Dance. Band of s.s. President Jefferson.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-31 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

George Fitzmaurice in 'On With the Dance.' Poster included. November 8-9 & 11 Remarks: Another ad. on page 3, 4 and 7. The cast also includes Mae Murray and David Powell. A Paramount picture. Illustration, film plot and price details included.