A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Peacock Alley' featuring Mae Murray, for the last time tonight. Star Theatre will be screening a Paramount production by Lois Weber, entitled 'Too Wise Wives,' featuring Claire Windsor and Mona Lisa, for the last time tonight. The film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-27 - 1924-05-29
Summary:

Commencing 27th to 29th May at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'Face in the Dark.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13,' epis. 7 & 8. Usual prices. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-27 - 1924-05-29
Summary:

Commencing 27th to 29th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'Face in the Dark.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-27 - 1924-05-29
Summary:

Commencing 27th to 29th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'Face in the Dark.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at Theatre.

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-17 - 1924-06-19
Summary:

Beginning Tue. 17th to Thur. 19th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'Nobody's Kid,' adapted from Kate Langley Bosher's novel. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13' & 'The Song of the Soul.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-17 - 1924-06-19
Summary:

A successful motion picture must have a laugh, a tear, a thought. That's why you'll be highly pleased with Mae Marsh in her very latest production, 'Nobody's Kid,' adapted from Kate Langley Bosher's novel. To see her is to love her. Beginning Tuesday 17th to…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-17 - 1924-06-19
Summary:

Beginning Tuesday 17th to Thursday 19th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'Nobody's Kid' adapted from Kate Langley Bosher's novel. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13' episodes 11 and 12 and 'Song of the Soul.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-18
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Nobody's Kid' featuring Mae Marsh, till tomorrow. Miss Marsh in the role of Mary Cary displays both light comedy and pathos. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Nobody's Kid'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-19
Summary:

Nobody's Kid,' which ends its successful run at the Queen's Theatre tonight. The film starred Mae Marsh. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-19
Summary:

Nobody's Kid,' showing at the Queen's Theatre for the last time tonight, gives Mae Marsh a role which allows her full scope for the expression of that pathetic appeal and sympathy of her quaint personality. Film plot included. On no account should one miss the scenes where the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Manila Vaudeville Co. performs. Also, Constance Talmadge in 'Woman's Place,' a First National Attraction. Mae Murray in 'Broadway Rose,' a Metro picture in 8 parts. January 22 remarks: Mae Murray, star of 'Peacock Alley.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-21
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 only, Manila Vaudeville Co. Also Constance Talmadge in 'Woman's Place,' a First National attraction. Tomorrow, January 22nd, by special request, a new programme by Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mae Murray in 'Broadway Rose,' a Metro picture in 8 parts…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 only, Manila Vaudeville Co. Also Constance Talmadge in 'Woman's Place,' a First National attraction. Tomorrow, January 22nd, by special request, a new programme by Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mae Murray in 'Broadway Rose,' a Metro picture in 8 parts…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-22 - 1925-01-24
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, January 22nd and 25th, by special request, entire change of programme, Manila Vaudeville Co. presents Misses Miami, Dimples and Millie and the Alabama Bros. in songs, dances and comedy. Also Mae Murray, star of 'Peacock Alley' in 'Broadway Rose' in 8 parts…