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: 1924-04-30 - 1924-04-30
Summary:

Gorgeous and spectacular as 'Intolerance'; mob scenes that rival those of 'Orphans of the Storm'; a setting rivaling that in 'Robin Hood'; a story as touching as 'The Miracle Man'; thrills that compare with those in 'Way Down East'--the moving…

102
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-30 - 1924-05-31
Summary:

Commencing 30th May to 2nd June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. 'Youth to Youth,' an unbeatable combination played by a distinguished cast, headed by Billie Dove at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. Also a Fox serial, 'The Bride 13' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-30
Summary:

Youth to Youth,' which will be presented at the Queen's Theatre from tonight till Monday, tells a wholesome and entertaining story of the troubles of a musical comedy star whose reputation is being damaged by unjust scandal. Film plot included. Billie Dove as the actress gives a…

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
Summary:

Those who were present at the Queen's Theatre for last night's showing of 'Youth to Youth' describe it as a good story played by a well-selected cast. Billie Dove as the musical comedy actress. Cullen Landis is quite up to his reputation in the part of the hero who almost…

105
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-02 - 1924-06-02
Summary:

Tonight (2nd June) at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Youth to Youth,' an unbeatable combination played by a distinguished cast, headed by Billie Dove. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Fox serial, the 'Bride 13' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

Today till Friday, Vera Gordon and Gaston Glass in the Cosmopolitan production, 'Humoresque,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture, the greatest mother picture ever made and a wonderful classic of screen art. As pathetic as 'The Miracle Man,' as humorous as 'Potash and…

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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 Francisco into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre beginning tomorrow. It is entitled 'The Shock.' The sweetness is…

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' Baby Peggy's second Universal production, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The notable cast was assembled by Jess Robins, director of the picture, to portray the varied roles in the story, which was written by Bernard McConville. Robert Ellis and Elinor…

109
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-24
Summary:

A letter and a telephone message hear witness to the excellent entertainment value of 'K – The Unknown' at the Star! The letter: Dear Mr. Ray, I feel that I must write to you to let you know how thoroughly we enjoyed 'K – The Unknown' at the Star Theatre yesterday evening! I…

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

The romantic love story is the play in which Mary Philbin is at her very best.' This statement, by King Baggot, seems borne out in her three biggest successes of the screen; 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's Highway,' and her last 'The Gaiety Girl,' Universal…

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

Ladies Must Live' is an intriguing title for a moving picture and it can safely be said that the curiosity excited in this respect will not be disappointed when 'Ladies Must Live' comes to the Star Theatre this evening. 'Ladies Must Live' is the last picture made by the…

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-20
Summary:

Lon Chaney, whose work as the fake cripple in 'The Miracle Man' stands out as a bit of remarkable acting, to say nothing of his other impersonations, has added another characterization to his long list in his appearance as 'Quasimodo' and 'Oliver Twist.' 'The…