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: 1924-09-01 - 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…

162
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'The World's Champion,' the cast includes Lionel Belmore and W. J. Ferguson. Also Neely Edward Comedy, Paramount Cartoon and Topical Budget.

163
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…

164
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-29 - 1924-10-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday at usual time and prices, 'The Rustle of Silk' featuring Betty Compson, Conway Tearle and Anna Q. Nilsson. Also showing the most up-to-date British newsreel and the Topical Budget.

165
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…

166
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21 - 1925-02-27
Summary:

Commencing today, for one week only, Harold Lloyd in his latest million dollar comedy, 'Girl Shy,' funnier than 'Grandma's Boy,' more exciting than 'Safety Last.' Times and prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.…

167
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…

168
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.

169
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Barbara La Marr in 'Poor Men's Wives,' companion film to 'Rich Men's Wives,' which was admittedly one of the finest films ever shown in Hongkong. Thursday next, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last.'

170
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-04 - 1925-03-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William Russell in 'The Lady from Longacre' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Cure.' Also our own Topical Film and Prizma Colour. Commencing Thursday, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last.'

171
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-05 - 1925-03-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last!' Also Pathe's British Gazette and Prizma Colour. No increase in prices.

172
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-05 - 1925-03-05
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in his 7-reel comedy, 'Safety Last.' Special Sunday bill includes Hoot Gibson in 'The Sawdust Trail.' Illustration included.

173
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-07 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'The Sawdust Trail.' Tuesday and Wednesday, 'The Covered Wagon.'

174
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…

175
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…

176
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…

177
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…

178
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-06
Summary:

Tomorrow at 6.00, 7.30 and 9.30, Harold Lloyd was great in 'Safety Last,' equally great is Dorothy Devore in 'Hold Your Breath.'