A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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581
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'The White Sister' which is based on F. Marion Crawford's novel and is directed by Mr. King. The film stays original to the story and exhibits some exquisite settings and quality photography. The film features Miss Gish. Film synopsis included.…

582
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

Miss Gish is magnificent! No actress of this generation on stage or screen has carried the flame of sheer genius into her acting as does the frail little star of 'The White Sister,' now showing at the Queen's Theatre. In filming F. Marion Crawford's story, Director King took…

583
Headline: Red Lights'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-06
584
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

William Fox motion picture version of 'If Winter Comes,' a Harry Millarde production.

585
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

William Fox presents the motion picture version of A. S. M. Hutchinson's novel, 'If Winter Comes,' a Harry Millarde production. Illustration included.

586
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened the First National attraction 'Circus Days' featuring Jackie Coogan who is famous for his roles in 'My Boy' and 'Daddy.' This Sol Lesser presentation is an adaptation of James Otis's story 'Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks…

587
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-23 - 1925-07-24
Summary:

Showing today till Saturday at all shows at usual Coronet prices, Charlie, 'Doug,' Mary, Will Rogers, Baby Peggy, Tom Meighan, May McAvoy, Barbara La Marr, Ben Turpin and Gloria Swanson in 'Hollywood.'

588
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-23 - 1925-07-24
Summary:

Come and see all your favourite stars at play: Charlie and Doug. and Mary, Will Rogers and Baby Peggy, Tom Meighan, May McAvoy, Barbara La Marr, Ben Turpin, Gloria Swanson. There are 22 big stars and 56 celebrities in 'Hollywood' showing today till Saturday at all shows at usual…

589
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-13 - 1925-08-14
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production, a Paramount picture, 'Manslaughter' with Thomas Meighan, Leatrice Joy and Lois Wilson. Another reputation builder showing today. Illustration included.

590
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-03
Summary:

Glendale, Calif. – Successful motion pictures that talk, the dream of inventors for years, seem finally realised through a device patented and sold to promoters by William Cutler of Glendale. Mr. Cutler has sold for $500,000 his patent rights to a machine that 'makes pictures talk.'…

591
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-08 - 1925-10-10
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, Carl Laemmle presents 'Secrets of the Night' featuring James Kirkwood and Madge Bellamy with Zazu Pitts, Rosemary Theby, Tom Wilson and Edward Cecil, presented by Universal-Jewel. Illustration included.

592
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-08 - 1925-10-10
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, Carl Laemmle presents 'Secrets of the Night,' with James Kirkwood, Madge Bellamy, Zasu Pitts, Rosemary Theby, Tom Wilson and Edward Cecil, a Universal-Jewel picture. Illustration included.

593
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-08 - 1925-10-10
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 'Secrets of the Night,' featuring James Kirkwood and Madge Bellamy, with Zasu Pitts, Rosemary Theby, Tom Ricketts, Tom Wilson, directed by Herbert Blache, a Universal-Jewel production. Illustration included.

594
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-03
Summary:

A discussion recently took place at a C. E. M. S meeting in the Cathedral Hall on the question of the value of the cinemas, whether its influence was at present on the whole beneficial. There is a consensus of opinion that more rubbish is purveyed by moving picture producers than by those who…

595
Headline: The Pictures
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-04
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, – One good chuckle a day should be enough for anyone. I have more than my share from L. F. in St. John's Notes to wit: 'The fact that U.S.A produces 80-90% of all the films is not necessarily sufficient to condemn them.' One wonders if L. F. has…

596
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, – It has been my privilege to view several very excellent pictures at the Queen's Theatre, but of late the pleasure of viewing these pieces has been considerably marred by the poor music accompanying them. Last evening, I went along to see 'Captain…