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: 1925-01-10
Summary:

Norma Talmadge has never been surrounded by a stronger cast than that which appears in her latest screen production, a picturization of Bayard Vellier's [sic] tremendously popular stage play, 'Within the Laws,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening the new Universal-Jewel production 'Fools' Highway' starring Mary Philbin who is remembered for her role in 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story is adapted from Owen Kildare's famous life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, picture-goers will see at the Queen's Theatre, Mary Philbin's new Universal-Jewel starring vehicle, and her first big role since 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story, 'Fools' Highway,' adapted from Owen Kildare's life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

124
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Phil Rosen, who directed Warner Bros' 'Being Respectable,' appearing at the World Theatre today. His previous work was 'The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln.' 'Being Respectable' is the photoplay version of Grace H. Flandran's popular novel.

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

A photoplay made from Grace H. Flandrau's 'bestseller,' 'Being Respectable,' is the attraction at the World Theatre. Monte Blue and Marie Prevost are best known among the players. Louise Fazenda is also prominent in the cast. Irene Rich and Theodore von Eltz are other…

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

Two of the most promising young people in motion pictures combine their efforts to make the Grace Flandrau novel, 'Being Respectable.' They are Phil Rosen, the young director who came into the limelight with success of 'Abraham Lincoln,' and Dorothy Farnum, one of the…

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13
Summary:

London, January 15 – Public opinion is shocked at the announcement that a film company has purchased the fine old Sibthrop mansion – said to be one of the most magnificent specimens of Georgian mansion 120 years old – for the sole purpose of burning it to the ground as part of a film. The…

128
Headline: Scaramouche'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The Adolph Zukor prize has been awarded by a distinguished body of judges to Rafael Sabatini's novel 'Scaramouche,' produced on the screen by Rex Ingram. Mr. Zukor offered the prize to the writer whose story replay made the best picture to be produced on the screen and publicity…

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The Adolph Zukor prize has been awarded by a distinguished body of judges to Rafael Sabatini for his novel 'Scaramouche' produced on the screen by Rex Ingram. Mr. Zukor offered the prize to the writer whose story of play made the best picture to be produced on the screen and publicly…

130
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-27 - 1925-02-27
Summary:

The moving picture industry has now decided which were the ten biggest pictures of 1924. Here is the list. 1. 'The Thief of Bagdad'; 2. 'The Sea Hawk'; 3. 'Monsieur Beaucaire'; 4. 'Beau Brummel'; 5. 'Secrets'; 6. 'The Marriage Circle';…

131
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-02
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda,' a Metro production, had a successful run last year, and it is prophesied that the Selznick Distributing Corporation's Rupert of Henizau, which opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow will out-distance all previous photoplay winners. Directed by Victor Heerman…

132
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's 'Rupert of Hentzau,' with the greatest all celebrity cast ever assembled for a single production, Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Hobart Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie Daw, Mitchell Lewis,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's celebrated romance, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' with the greatest all celebrity cast ever assembled for a single production, Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Robert Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie…

134
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

Rupert of Hentzau, which is scheduled to open at the Queen's Theatre today and of these the representation of one of Europe's most noted cathedrals was by far the largest. The Story came from Anthony Hope. The cast included Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Bryant Washburn,…

135
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the photodrama 'Rupert of Henztau.' Huge sets were erected in the United Studio to film the wedding scenes of the photodrama. The film features Bert Lytell and Elaine Hammerstein. The story was written by Sir Anthony Hope. The production of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

Many huge sets were erected for the photodrama, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' which is scheduled to open at the Queen's Theatre today. On this set, the King of Ruritania (played by Bert Lytell) was wedded to the Princess Flavia (interpreted by Elaine Hammerstein) and the ceremony was…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's 'Rupert of Hentzau' with Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Hobert Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie Daw, Mitchell Lewis, Adolphe Menjou, Elmo Lincoln and Irving Cummings. April 6 Remarks:…

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

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 6.00, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's 'Rupert of Hentzau,' a Victor Heerman production, the entire production under the personal supervision of Myron Selznick, with Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-06 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's 'Rupert of Hentzau' with a great cast, Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Hobart Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie Daw, Mitchell Lewis, Adolphe Menjou, Elmo Lincoln and Irving Cummings. Tomorrow…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Today positively last performances at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's celebrated romance, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' with a great cast, Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Robert Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie Daw, Mitchell Lewis, Adolphe…