A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 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: 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: 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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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: 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.

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Headline: Humoresque'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

Humoresque' featuring Vera Gordon will be screened in Hongkong cinema houses for the last time this evening. The film revolves around the romance of motherhood and exhibits pathos and gentle humour which are beautifully set off by exquisite music.

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Headline: Personalities
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-02
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

Hongkong cinema-goers have their last chance this evening of seeing the big feature film 'Humoresque,' which starred by Vera Gordon.

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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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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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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.…

18
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: 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…