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: 1925-06-03
Summary:

A character new to fiction, the stage and the screen is the 'crime deflector' who makes his bow to the public in Goldwyn's 'Red Lights,' a picturization of Edward Rose's mystery melodrama, 'The Rear Car.' The screen version is the attraction at the World…

362
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-04
Summary:

There are mystery, thrills and suspense in abundance in the new Goldwyn feature photoplay, 'Red Lights,' which opened a four-day engagement at the World Theatre yesterday. It is an adaptation of Edward E. Rose's stage melodrama called 'The Rear Car.' Film plot included.…

363
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-04
Summary:

San Francisco, April 22 – A sweeping but constructive indictment of the entire motion picture industry is registered against both producer and distributor by the motion picture survey section of the Commonwealth Club of California, in its findings made public here following a two years'…

364
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened 'Slave of Desire' featuring Bessie Love, Carmel Myres and George Walsh. The film is a screen version of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.' The film stays true to the original story. The supporting cast includes William Orlamond,…

365
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

There was shown at the World Theatre last night a screen version of Balzac novel which is sure to delight patrons of the films. It is called 'Slave of Desire' and has been adapted from one of Honore de Balzac's most famous novels, 'The Magic Skin.' Film synopsis included…

366
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Slave of Desire' which was made at Goldwyn studio for distribution by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. The film is Charles Whittaker's adaptation of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.' Gilbert E. Gable, president of Achievement Films, Inc., and…

367
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…

368
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

When Gilbert E. Gable, president of Achievement Films, Inc., and George D. Baker, the director, began casting for the players to interpret the characters of 'Slave of Desire,' a picturization of Honore de Balzac's famous novel, 'Le Peau de Chagrin' (usually known in…

369
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-16
Summary:

The Ridin' Kid from Powder River,' Universal-Hoot Gibson production, which was given its first showing in the Star Theatre last night, is a motion picture story that excites interest from the beginning and maintains it quite ably. Hoot is supported by a fine cast including Gladys…

370
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-20
371
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.

372
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.

373
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-09
Summary:

Keble Howard is interested in plays and films. His new farce, 'Lord Bass,' had a splendid reception in the provinces recently, with the author in the name part. If the right theatre can be obtained, the farce will be seen in London this side of Christmas. A film version of his novel…

374
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-23
Summary:

Queen's Theatre provides three items in the current programme: Performance from Tod Sanborn; feature film 'The Teaser'; The Gaumont Graphic's of the scenes depicted being the Funeral of King Edward and the Coronation of King George.

375
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.

376
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.

377
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.

378
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, William Fox presents 'It Is the Law,' from the stage play by Elmer L. Rice, based on the story by Hayden Talbot, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, William Fox presents 'It Is the Law,' from the stage play by Elmer L. Rice, based on the story by Hayden Talbot, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.

380
Headline: The World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-17
Summary:

Today till Thursday, Carl Laemmle presents Hoot Gibson in 'Spook Ranch,' directed by Edward Laemmle, a Universal-Jewel picture. Illustration included.