A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Salon-Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-02-01
Summary:

A change of programme at the popular Salon-Cinema Theatre was given last night, when there was a large audience, the items being much appreciated. Performances by Miss Nellie Marshall, Ada King and Ruby Chrystal. An entirely new set of pictures are on exhibition, and are well worth seeing.

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Headline: Salon-Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-02-07
Summary:

There was a partial change in the programme submitted to the patrons of the Salon-Cinema that last night. The artistes were Miss Ada King, Miss Nellie Marshall, Miss Ruby Chrystal and Mr. Carl Wallner. A Capital series of pictures go to make up the first-class entertainment.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-12
Summary:

London, March 11 – Field Marshal Lord Roberts is continuing his campaign for the promotion of national defence. Workmen have been accorded places of honour on the platforms. Meetings are to be held at Wolverhampton on the 14th for which special trains are to be run from midland towns. There will…

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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: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-01
Summary:

By special arrangement with the management of the Coronet Theatre, F. Marshall Sanderson presents D. W. Griffith's spectacular and historical ten parts drama, 'Intolerance.' Showing at 9.15 p.m. only. Prices: $3.00 and $1.50. Booking at Robinson's. Note: there will be no…

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Headline: Town Talk
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-04 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

Intolerance,' Griffith's masterpiece, the picture that everybody should see. In consequence of the enormous success the management has made special arrangements with F. Marshall Sanderson to screen this wonder film two nights more. Tonight and tomorrow night, Monday and Tuesday at 9.15…

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Headline: An Explanation
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-04
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer believed that the complaint about 'Intolerable' is hardly fair concerning the prices of admission to see the picture. 'Intolerance' is the most expensive picture ever brought out to the Far East, but believing that the foreign…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-17
Summary:

Mr. F. Marshall Sanderson, while on his way to Hankow with the popular film 'Intolerance' had to lie up at Chinkiang with influenza.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-25
Summary:

Mr. F. Marshall Sanderson, who after a visit to this Colony was on his way from Shanghai with the 'Intolerance' film but had to be taken to hospital when the steamer arrived at Kiukiang, is progressing favourably.

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

There was a crowded house last night at the Victoria Theatre, the programme being exceptionally good. The series of pictures depicting the peace celebrations were of a high order, being composed of four parts. First, the fetes in Belgium. Second, the march past to the Royal Tribune of the Inter-…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-25
Summary:

The Devil Stone,' an extraordinary photoplay in five parts, produced by Cecil B. de Mille, is showing at the Hongkong Theatre to large houses. The play features the famous actress Geraldine Farrar in the leading role. Miss Farrar is supported by a notable cast, including Wallace Raid, Tully…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-10 - 1921-06-11
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, a First National attraction, Marshall Neilan presents 'The River's End' by James Oliver Curwood. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-10 - 1921-06-10
Summary:

Tonight we are showing 'The River's End,' a First National masterpiece from James Oliver Curwood's story and directed by Marshall Neilan. This film is going to take Hongkong by storm! The only two pictures we have ever shown that could be compared with it were 'Back to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-26
Summary:

The management of the Coronet promises the film that they have screened for two years in 'Don't Ever Marry,' Marshall Neilan's six-part comedy for First National. Film synopsis included. Meanwhile, the management of Kowloon Theatre announces that it is possible to screen…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-29
Summary:

Four of the best pictures screened in Kowloon Theatre are being shown. D. W. Griffith's 'The Idol Dancer' was shown last night. Tonight 'Don't ever Marry,' from the producer of 'Daddy Longlegs,' Marshall Neilan, and 'The River's End' and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-03 - 1921-11-03
Summary:

Anita Stewart, Kathlyn Williams, Anna Q. Nilsson, Mahlon Hamilton, Thomas Santschi, Wesley Barry, Thomas Jefferson, Frank Currier, Robert McKim and Tully Marshall in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams,' the First National production in seven reels.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Sunday, December 25 at 6 and 9.15, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30 and 7.15, the introduction of associated producers, Thomas Ince, Maurice Tourneur, Mack Sennett, J. Parker Read, Marshall Neilan, to Hongkong. Maurice Tourneur presents 'The Last of the Mohicans' and Louise Glaum…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-20
Summary:

The big dream behind the Chung Wah Motion Picture Company is to use cinema as the medium to cure China's ills, by the means of movieize-ing China. Recently, 'The Lotus Blossom,' a Chinese story by Mr. Leong, was filmed by the Wah Ming Company, of which Mr. James B. Leong, an…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum,' a First National super attraction. Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Music at all performances. Timetable for week March 19th to 26th. The Coronet: Monday to Wednesday, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum'; Tuesday to Saturday, Marshall Neilan…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-21
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, if P. T. Barnum was advertising 'Go and Get It,' watch out for the big event. It's coming. Appalling acrobatics by an aliped athlete, Marshall Neilan's 'Go and Get It.'