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: 1924-08-02
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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: 1924-08-30 - 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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

Local cinema-goers may look forward to something unusual this evening when the Coronet Theatre will screen the big feature film 'Humoresque' to special music, including the famous piece from which the picture takes its name. Woven around the romance of motherhood, 'Humoresque…

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

Humoresque,' the big feature film with the beautiful musical after which the picture is named, continues to charm Coronet Theatre audiences with its combined pictorial and musical appeal. Further screenings take place this evening.

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

The wonderfully appealing Cosmopolitan film 'Humoresque' which, with its beautiful musical setting, has been arousing the praise of cinema-goers during the past few days, will be screened in the Coronet Theatre for the last time this evening.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

Today at 5.30 only, Fanny Hurst's most famous story made into an appealing pictureplay to Famous Players-Lasky, Vera Gordon in 'Humoresque.' The tale of a boy's genius and a mother's love. Special musical setting. Today at 9.15 p.m., Signor Ronconi's grand concert.…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

Today at 5.30 only, Vera Gordon in 'Humoresque.' Also special musical setting, today at 9.15, Signor Ronconi's grand concert. See special advt. on page 8.