A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-25
Summary:

Betty Compson, whose meteoric rise in the cinema world as the result of her remarkable portrayal in 'The Miracle Man,' will be seen in 'Prisoners of Love,' the attraction at the Queen's Theatre, till Thursday. Others in the cast include Ralph Lewis, Roy Stewart, Clara…

162
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-27 - 1924-08-29
Summary:

Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Itching Palms,' story by Roy Briant. Also British Gazette No. 1101, 02, 'Bubbles' (Inkwell Cartoon) and 'Between Showers' (Cameo Comedy). Usual prices.

163
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Irene Rich and Monte Blue in 'Lucretia Lombard,' a Warner Bros. classic. Also British Gazette, Felix Tries for Treasure (Inkwell Cartoon) and 'His New Papa' (Mermaid Comedy). Increased prices. October 4 Remarks: Illustration included.

164
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney, in a Universal Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Franciso into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre, entitled as 'The Shock.' The film also starred by Virginia Valli, the…

165
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-25 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Clara Kimball Young in 'Mid-Channel.' Also British Gazette, No. 1118/14, 'The Show' (cartoon). Picture or illustration included.

166
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Lionel Barrymore's name has been sufficient to draw great crowds to see him in 'The Face in the Fog.' Barrymore thrilled all who saw him in 'The Enemies of Women.' Commencing Wednesday, Charlie Chaplin and his discovery, Jackie Coogan, will be shown in 'The Kid.…

167
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-05
Summary:

The Kid' starring Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan, is showing in Coronet. Full review with production summary included.

168
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-05 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

The Coronet: November 5th to 10th, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also our own Topical and Prizma colour. The Star: Today only, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' with special music.

169
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-06
Summary:

The Kid' is now showing in Coronet. Jackie Coogan, the boy of eight has yet arrived England, chronicled in the press, for how he attracted the attention of Charlie Chaplin and development of his acting career. Film synopsis included.

170
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

The Coronet: November 5th to 10th, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also our own Topical and Prizma colour. The Star: Today to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas Meighan in 'White and Unmarried.' Also Prizma music film and our own Topical.

171
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' 'Felix Loses Out' (Prizma Colour) and our own Topical. Usual prices.

172
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, James Oliver Curwood's 'Flower of the North' in 7 reels.

173
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age' and 'The Leather Pushers,' Round 22. Tomorrow till Saturday, big triple bill: William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage'; Charles Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen'; 'The Shadowgraph'…

174
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' by Universal, based on Bernard McConville's story, is showing today at the Queen's Theatre. The cast includes Baby Peggy, whose first picture 'The Darling of New York,' was so widely acclaimed. Her parents in this picture are Elinor Fair, remembered for…

175
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following on Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' the Star Theatre is featuring Chaplin's 'The Kid,' with the 'discoveries' of Charlies, Jack Coogan. In addition, there is also a new round of what is called 'The Leather Pushers.' Film plot included…

176
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-08
Summary:

The Hill Billy' comes to the Star Today, which is starred by Jack Pickford, his celebrated sister, Mary Pickford, Lucille Ricksen. George Hill, who was associated with the famous director, D. W. Griffith for a long time and with the late George Loane Tucker, who created 'The Miracle…

177
Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-07 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements Ltd announces that they hold from First National the sole rights to exhibit 'The Kid' in Hongkong and they will institute legal proceedings should this film be shown in Hongkong without the consent of Hongkong Amusements Limited. Up to the time of issuing this…

178
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-27 - 1925-07-27
Summary:

Today at all shows, Reginald Denny in 'The Fast Worker.' Also Christy [sic] Comedy and British Gazette. Tomorrow for two days only, 'Potash and Perlmutter.'