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: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-23
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan-Paramount production, 'Humouresque' featuring Alma Rubens and Vera Gordon. Also J. M. Barrie's famous play, 'The Little Minister,' a superb Paramount picture featuring Betty Compson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow for two days only at usual times, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy.' Also a First National attraction, Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.' Coming Soon, 'Humoresque.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-27 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

From the celebrated story by Fannie Hurst, Cosmopolitan Productions presents 'Humoresque,' featuring Alma Rubens, a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-29 - 1924-08-29
Summary:

The picture you have been waiting for 'Humoresque' will be shown with special musical setting on Monday, September 1st.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-30 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Humoresque,' commencing Monday, September 1st.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-30 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of Betty Compson in J. M. Barrie's play, 'The Little Minister,' a Paramount picture. Also showing Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some,' scenes of Wusih and Topical Budget No. 672.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Commencing Monday, September 1st, Cosmopolitan Productions' 'Humouresque' featuring Alma Rubens, a Paramount-Artcraft picture with special musical setting. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-05
Summary:

A great picture at ordinary prices, commencing today, 'Humoresque.' As pathetic as 'The Miracle Man,' as humorous as 'Potash & Perlmutter.' With special musical setting. September 5 Remarks: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, last performances.

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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…

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

The author: Fannie Hurst; the director: Frank Borzage; the picture: 'Humoresque'; the cast: Vera Gordon, Alma Rubens, Gaston Glass, Dore Davidson; the producers: Paramount, Cosmopolitan; the music: complete orchestration especially arranged; the place: the Coronet; the dates:…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-05
Summary:

Commencing today, 'Humoresque' with special musical setting.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'Humoresque' with special musical setting. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Paramount presents Ethel Clayton in 'A City Sparrow.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

Picture-goers should not miss this great picture. The one rare photoplay that touches the innermost, 'Humoresque' the laugh on life with a tear behind it. It's real life. It deals with things that might happen to any of us, portrayed by Vera Gordon as the mother, Alma Rubens as…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Humoresque' with special musical setting. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount presents Ethel Clayton in 'A City Sparrow.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-04 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'Humoresque' with special musical setting. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., William Desmond in 'The Breathless Moment.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05 - 1924-09-05
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last performances of 'Humoresque' with special musical setting.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-19 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North.' Price details included. December 20 Remarks: Vara Gordon in 'Humoresque.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-19 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North.' Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20. December 20 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, Vera Gordon in 'Humoresque.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Today, Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North.' Starting tomorrow, Vera Gordon in 'Humoresque,' the most beautiful story ever unfolded on the film.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

Today at 5.30 only, Vara Gordon in 'Humoresque.' At 9.15 p.m., Signor Ronconi's Grand Concert.