A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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13221
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-25
Summary:

When charged before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, with breach of his contract made with Mr. E. H. Gifford, proprietor of the Po Hing Theatre, a Chinese bandmaster pleaded guilty and consented to sign a further agreement to continue in the complainant's employ till…

13222
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-26
Summary:

Don Q' the film now showing at the Queen's Theatre eclipses all Douglas Fairbank's previous efforts. The film also starred by Warne [sic] Oland, Jean Hersholt, Donald Crisp. Film plot included.

13223
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-28
Summary:

Manila, Dec. 27 – 13 people were killed and a hundred injured when a blaze in a Cebu theatre started a panic among the audience. Many were trampled down in rushing to the exit. An American cut an exit through the walls, saving many lives. The fire started in the projection room. – Reuter.

13224
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-29
Summary:

Bob Vallace, a film character star and comedian, is in a state of poverty. The last film he appeared was 'Ypres.' He will be remembered in 'The Man with the Twisted Lip,' 'Aliette Brunton,' 'Kissing Cup's Race,' 'Beautiful Kitty,' 'Son…

13225
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-29
Summary:

(By H. W. R. to the S. C. M. Post) When the time comes to write the story of the rise of the moving picture there will, I believe, be found two names that will 'lead the rest;' those of Charles Chaplin and D. W. Griffith. David Wark Griffith has been called the Dickens of the screen.…