A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1941 - 1960 of 2039
1941
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

Kathleen Noris' latest novel to be filmed, 'Butterfly,' has been filmed as a Universal Jewel all-star production directed for the screen by Clarence Brown, and comes to the World Theatre tomorrow. The leading characters are played by Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante, Kenneth Harlan…

1942
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-24
Summary:

Starting today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a great Universal super Jewel made out of Kathleen Norris' world-famous novel, 'Butterfly' in 8 reels, with an all-star cast including Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris…

1943
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-23
Summary:

Showing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a magnificent photodramatization of the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Carl Laemmle presents a Universal-Jewel picture, 'Butterfly,' with Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris…

1944
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-24
Summary:

I never know how valuable a study of clothes could be until I got this role.' So said Kenneth Harlan, after a few days' work in 'Butterfly,' Universal-Jewel-Clarence Brown production of Kathleen Norris' novel. The other three principal characters are played by Laura La…

1945
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-25 - 1925-04-25
Summary:

A great Universal super Jewel made out of Kathleen Norris' world-famous novel, 'Butterfly' in 8 reels, with an all-star cast including Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,' the fourth of the 'Fight…

1946
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-25 - 1925-04-25
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.15, 7 and 9.15 p.m., a magnificent photodramatization of the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Carl Laemmle presents a Universal-Jewel picture, 'Butterfly,' with Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is…

1947
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
Summary:

Kathleen Norris' famous novel, 'Butterfly,' has been converted to the screen with remarkable fidelity in the Clarence Brown- Universal Jewel picturization of the story, which had its local opening at the World Theatre last night. Laura La Plante handles the title role. Ruth…

1948
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

George Arliss, the world's foremost character actor is coming in 'The Green Goddess.'

1949
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss with Alice Joyce and a cast of screen celebrities in 'The Green Goddess' in 10 reels. Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., an interesting super-Jewel, 'Butterfly,' with a brilliant cast headed by Laura La Plante, Norman…

1950
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Last chance to see, a magnificient drama of Norris' famous novel, 'Butterfly,' a Universal super Jewel in 8 reels, starring Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,' the 4th of the 'Fight and Win'…

1951
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

In 'The Green Goddess,' the superb photodrama which will be presented by Distinctive Pictures Corporation at the World Theatre for five days, beginning tomorrow, the patrons of this house will have the opportunity of seeing the greatest stage and screen actor of the generation – George…

1952
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-28 - 1925-04-29
Summary:

Showing today, the world's famous character actor, George Arliss in 'The Green Goddess.'

1953
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-28 - 1925-04-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss with Alice Joyce and a cast of screen celebrities in 'The Green Goddess,' in 10 reels. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'The Sawdust Trail.' Also 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yat Sen.'

1954
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-28 - 1925-04-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss with Alice Joyce and a cast of screen celebrities in 'The Green Goddess.' With special musical setting. Come and enjoy it. Illustration included.

1955
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30 - 1925-04-30
Summary:

All shows from today till Saturday, George Arliss with Alice Joyce and a cast of screen celebrities in 'The Green Goddess,' in 10 reels.

1956
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-01
Summary:

Starting Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Floradora Vaudeville Company in their newest songs and dances. By special request, 'The Green Goddess,' starring George Arliss and Alice Joyce will be shown at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., today and tomorrow only. Everyone should not miss this…

1957
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-01
Summary:

All shows for today and tomorrow only, George Arliss with Alice Joyce and a cast of celebrities in 'The Green Goddess' in 10 magnificent reels. Starting Sunday at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Floradora Vaudeville Company in their newest songs and dances. Also Buddy Messinger in 'Low Bridge…

1958
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02 - 1925-05-02
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Green Goddess' in 10 enormous parts, starring George Arliss and Alice Joyce with a cast of celebrities. Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Floradora Vaudeville Company in their latest songs and dances. Also Buddy Messinger in 'Low Bridge…

1959
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02 - 1925-05-02
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss with Alice Joyce and a cast of celebrities in 'The Green Goddess' in 10 magnificent reels. Starting tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Floradora in their songs and dances. Also Buddy Messinger in 'Low Bridge.'

1960
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-04 - 1925-05-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Floradora in their songs and dances. Also Buddy Messinger in 'Low Bridge.' Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production, 'One Dollar,' produced by the British American Tobacco Co. Also Charlie Chaplin's…