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: 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,…

362
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…

363
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…

364
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…

365
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…

366
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…

367
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-20
368
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.

369
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.

370
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…

371
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.

372
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.

373
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.

374
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.

375
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-26 - 1925-11-26
Summary:

Jackie Coogan in 'Long Live the King,' by Mary Roberts Rinehart, produced under personal supervision of Jack Coogan, Sr., directed by Victor Schertzinger. Illustration included.

376
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.

377
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.

378
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.

379
Headline: The World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-17
Summary:

Today till Thursday, Carl Laemmle presents Hoot Gibson in 'Spook Ranch,' directed by Edward Laemmle. Illustration included.

380
Headline: The World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-17 - 1925-12-17
Summary:

Today, Carl Laemmle presents Hoot Gibson in 'Spook Ranch,' directed by Edward Laemmle.