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: 1924-07-04
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

Last month, British war-film 'Reveille' was shown at the Palace in London, in aid of Lord Haig's Appeal Fund. The film features Miss Betty Balfour, Mr. Frank Stanmore, Miss Sydney Fairbrother, Miss Henrietta Watson and Mr. Stewart Rome. Film review included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-06
Summary:

Reveille' cannot be explained in the conventional terms of film entertainment—it beggars description in the application of ordinary standards. Because it is not a film-drama, nor a film comedy, nor a film plot—it is life itself.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07 - 1924-11-07
Summary:

Betty Balfour, the adorable little British star will be seen on Armistice Day at both the Coronet and the Star. At the Coronet she appears in a lively comedy of love, business and electioneering, 'Squibs M. P.' At the Star she will be seen in 'Reveille,' a story of war and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Under the distinguished patronage of his excellency, the governor, British Film Week will be held from November 11th to 17th when the following British films will be screened: 'Squibs M. P.'; 'The Harbour Lights'; 'Son of Kissing Cup'; 'Hutch Stirs ‘em Up…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

November 11th to 17th, 'Squibs M. P.'; 'The Harbour Lights' by G. R. Sims; 'The Son of Kissing Cup'; 'Hutch Stirs ‘em Up'; 'The Gay Corinthian'; 'Reveille.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Commencing Tuesday, Nov. 11. The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. daily, Betty Balfour in 'Squibs, M. P.' The Star: At 5.50 and 9.15 daily, 'Reveille' with special prologue.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

Reveille' comes to the Star tomorrow in connection with the All-British film week. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Reveille,' a story of war and its aftermath of a month in 1918 and a month in 1923.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

When posterity asks about London during and after the Great War, its mentor will probably produce from a cherished strong-box Mr. George Pearson's film, 'Reveille,' so that posterity may see for itself how admirable and how reprehensible we were and are. 'Reveille' is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-11 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, all British programme with Betty Balfour in 'Squibs, M. P.' The Star: Today till Friday, all British programme including 'Reveille.' Price details included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

Reveille,' which comes to the Star today in connection with the All-British film week. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11 - 1924-11-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, all British programme with Betty Balfour in 'Squibs M. P.' The Star: Today till Friday, all British programme including 'Reveille.' Prices: 5.30 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11 - 1924-11-11
Summary:

British Film Week starts today with 'Squibs M. P.' at the Coronet, and world's premier performance of 'Reveille' at the Star.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-11 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, all British programme with Betty Balfour in 'Squibs M. P.' The Star: Today till Friday, all British programme including 'Reveille.' Prices: 5.30 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-13
Summary:

Star Theatre is showing 'The Reveille.' The picture is made as realistic as possible and shows the post-war days of Britain. Preliminary 'atmosphere' is given by 'The Silver Stars' of the Surrey Regiment in a campfire scene whilst the music is good.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13
Summary:

It is a somewhat bold and sweeping statement to make to suggest that 'Reveille,' a picture which the Hongkong Amusements Ltd., rightly claim it is proud to show at the Star Theatre, is the equal if not the superior of any Cenotaph ceremony. And yet, the Cenotaph is not once shown in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-14 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, all British programme with Betty Balfour in 'Squibs M. P.' The Star: Today only, all British programme including 'Reveille.' Prices: 5.30 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-14 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

For the last time! Today at 5.30 and 9.15, the all British masterpiece, 'Reveille' with Betty Balfour. Special prologue. Special music.