A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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521
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist.' Also latest Gaumont Graphic and various comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of Kings'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' [sic] episodes 13 and 14. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel…

522
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-24 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

If you believe that the sole end and aim of the cinema is to amuse, you will not enjoy 'The Whispering Chorus' but if you realise that the silver screen is capable -- as the producers of 'Quo Vadis,' 'Intolerance,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Revelation,…

523
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Also Gaumont Graphic and Comedies. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes…

524
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' Also Gaumont Graphic and comedies. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus' [sic] 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Popular…

525
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26
Summary:

The World Theatre's star film 'The Source' is an interesting picture with a plot staged in a lumber camp. Film synopsis included. Other films shown are the Gaumont Graphic and a very funny comedy. At 5.15, the star film is 'Melting Millions,' and first three episodes of…

527
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre conducted a Popular Pictures voting contest with a prize of $50. Among the voting for two hundreds film, the following films were consider as the most popular selections, which included: 'Shoulder Arms,' 'Quo Vadis,' 'My Four Years in Germany,'…

528
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
529
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
Summary:

It is reported from Rome that a piece of over-realistic film acting led to a lioness tearing an actor to pieces. During the filming of a scene in 'Quo Vadis,' a group of lions and lionesses was released into the arena, where 50 actors and actresses were playing parts of Christians.…

530
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

Mid-Day Movies. Today's programme: International News, Topical Budget, Gaumont Graphic, Pathe British Gazette, Pathe News and Felix Cartoon. Admission: 40 cents.

531
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Are we right in believing that there is a movie public in Hongkong that is mainly interested in news films? We believe there is and are starting on Monday next from 12 to 2, our Mid-Day Movies consisting almost entirely of news pictures. We have Topical Budget, Gaumont Graphic, Pathe's…

532
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

Today's programme, International News, Topical Budget, Gaumont Graphic, Pather British Gazette, Pathe News and Felix cartoon. Admission, 40 cents.

533
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-13 - 1925-07-15
Summary:

Today at all shows, Pauline Starke and Niles Welch in 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone.' Added attraction: first comedy in 2 reels and Gaumont graphic.

534
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-22 - 1925-10-24
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Laura La Plante in 'The Teaser' with Pat O'Malley. Also Tod Sanborn, the Xylophone King in classical and Jazz selections and Gaumont Graphics 15th anniversary no. Illustration included.

535
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-22 - 1925-10-24
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Laura La Plante in 'The Teaser,' with Pay O'Malley. Also Tod Sanborn, the xylophone king in classical and Jazz selections and Gaumont Graphics, 15th anniversary no. Illustration included.

536
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-22 - 1925-10-24
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Laura La Plante in 'The Teaser.' Also 1910 to 1925, anniversary number of Gaumont graphic and Tod Sanborn, the world-famous xylophonist.

537
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-23
Summary:

Queen's Theatre provides three items in the current programme: Performance from Tod Sanborn; feature film 'The Teaser'; The Gaumont Graphic's of the scenes depicted being the Funeral of King Edward and the Coronation of King George.

538
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-24
Summary:

An interesting film is at present being shown at the Queen's Theatre consisting of cuts from the Gaumont Graphic, which have been made since the early days of cinematograph presentation of news items. All the scenes shown are of historical significance, including the funerals of Kings,…