A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-04
Summary:

The mothering instinct is the most basic in women.' This is how Alice Lake, Metro's little star, explains the enthusiasm with which she acts in her latest picture, 'The Greater Claim,' showing for the last time today at the Queen's Theatre as the feature attraction.…

102
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25
Summary:

The problem of how to produce a perfectly synchronized talking motion picture has been studied by inventors for 20 years. Mr. C. F. Elwell recently demonstrated before the Royal Society of Arts that science has now solved that difficulty and it is due to the introduction by Dr. Lee de Forest of…

103
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-26
Summary:

When Knighthood Was in Flower,' starring Marion Davies and Joseph Urban, is showing at the Coronet Theatre today. Robert G. Vignola directed the picture. The supporting cast included Forrest Stanley, Ernest Glendenning [sic], Ruth Shepley, Theresa Conover Maxwell [sic] and Macey Harlam.…

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-27
Summary:

The wonderful historical picture at the Coronet, 'When Knighthood Was in Flower,' is a screen version of Charles Major's famous historical novel. The principal roles are played by Marion Davies and Forrest Stanley, and the supporting cast is strong. A fine portrayal of Henry VIII…

105
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Alice Lake is to be seen in a new role at the Queen's Theatre today when the new Metro special, 'The Misfit Wife.' Other case included Forrest Stanley, Jack Livingston, Graham Pettie, Edward Martindel, Frederick Vroom, Billy Gettinger, Jim Blackwell, Leota Lorraine and Helen…

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Alice Lake, who reaped success in Metro's production of 'Should A Women Tell?' and 'Shore Acres,' is to be seen in a new role at the Queen's Theatre today when the new Metro special, 'The Misfit Wife' will be the feature. Film synopsis included. Alice Lake…

107
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

The Misfit Wife,' a Metro production featuring Alice Lake, was seen last night at the Queen's Theatre. Other cast included Forrest Stanley, Leota Lorraine, Edward Martindel, Jack Livingston, Graham Pettie, Frederick Vroom, Billy Gettinger, Jim Blackwell, Helen Pillsbury.

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

The Misfit Wife,' a Metro production featuring Alice Lake, was seen last night at the Queen's Theatre. It was the performance of Alice Lake as Katie Molly that counted most in the picture's success. The cast includes Forrest Stanley, Leota Lorraine, Edward Martindel, Jack…

109
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-23
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, Carl Laemmle presents 'Wine,' with a cast of live-wire stars, Clara Bow, Forrest Stanley, Myrtle Stedman, Huntley Gordon, Robert Agnew and Walter Long, directed by Louis Gasnier, Universal-Jewel. Together with a special prologue by the Dorros, who will also…

110
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in his second starring venture to be distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Inc., 'The Seventh Day,' will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The young star has a different role from his part in 'Tol'able David.' Frank…

112
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-13
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the First National Attraction 'The Seventh Day' featuring Richard Barthelmess and Louise Huff. The cast includes Frank Losee, Leslie Stowe, Anne Cornwall, who is remembered for her performance to Lionel Barrymore in 'The Copperhead' and…

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-13
Summary:

In 'The Seventh Day,' the First National Attraction coming to the Queen's Theatre today, in which Richard Barthelmess is starred, a contrast between the lives of people who think that toil is the panacea for all troubles and the butterfly type of people found today in the cities,…

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

The Management of the Coronet Theatre announces, as the next attraction for this house, Mary Pickford's latest production, 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall.' The picture, by United Artists, is based on the popular novel of the same name by Charles Major. Other celebrities in the…

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-16
Summary:

If Winter Comes,' based on the novel by A. S. M. Hutchinson, made its appearance on the screen at the Coronet Theatre last night. Watching the tale unfold is like reading the book with living illustrations on the page opposite. Film synopsis included. Percy Marmont takes the leading role.…

116
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-19 - 1925-11-21
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, Carl Laemmle presents Virginia Valli with Forrest Stanley, Margaret Livingston and George Fawcett in 'Up the Ladder,' Owen Davis's famous stage play, directed by Edward Sloman, a Universal-Jewel production. Plot and illustration included.

117
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-19 - 1925-11-19
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, Carl Laemmle presents Virginia Valli in 'Up the Ladder,' from Owen Davis' famous stage play, with Forrest Stanley, Margaret Livingston and George Fawcett, directed by Edward Sloman, a Universal-Jewel. Illustration included.

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-20 - 1925-11-21
Summary:

Virginia Valli with Forrest Stanley, Holmes Herbert, Margaret Livingston, George Fawcett and Priscilla Moran in 'Up the Ladder,' from Owen Davis' big Broadway hit, directed by Edward Sloman, a Universal-Jewel picture. Illustration included.

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-27
Summary:

The famous Denishawn dancers will appear for one night only at the Queen's Theatre next week. The Company includes renowned dancers as Miss Ruth St. Denis and Mr. Ted Shawn. They are supported by Miss Doris Humphrey and Miss Anne Douglas. Booking at Moutries.

120
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-29 - 1925-12-31
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents 'Sally of the Sawdust' with Carol Dempster and W. C. Fields, adapted by Forrest Halsey from a story by Dorothy Donnelly. Illustration included.