A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-25
Summary:

World Theatre is currently screening a Universal-Gibson production 'Broadway or Bust.' The comedy is directed by Edward Sedgwick and featuring Hoot Gibson. Today is the last time it will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-25
Summary:

There's a chuckle for the glum and laughter in plenty for the light-hearted in 'Broadway or Bust,' the new Hoot Gibson comedy which opened last night at the World Theatre. The story, written by Edward Sedgwick, who directed the picture, and Raymond L. Schrock, reflects the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Hoot Gibson has gained a reputation as one of the most natural comedians of the screen, and his starring vehicle, 'Broadway or Bust,' a special Universal-Gibson production, directed by Edward Sedgwick, has been heralded as one of the funniest of the stories written for him. It came to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Hoot Gibson has gained a reputation as one of the most natural comedians of the screen, and his starring vehicle, 'Broadway or Bust,' a special Universal-Gibson production, directed by Edward Sedgwick, has been heralded as one of the funniest of the stories written for him. The picture…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…