A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Vanity Fair'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
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Headline: Vanity Fair'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
Summary:

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair' has been the greatest fiction narrative of its age. Since its first publication in 1848, several plays have been made from this novel, which includes Langdon Mitchell's adaption under the title 'Becky Sharp' which features…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
Summary:

Probably the most widely read novel ever written in English is William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair.' Many plays have been made from 'Vanity Fair,' notably, in America, Langdon Mitchell's adaptation under the title of 'Becky Sharp,' which served Mrs…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened the film version of Thackeray's novel 'Vanity Fair,' featuring Mabel Ballin. Distributed by Goldwyn, this film was directed by Hugo Ballin. The gripping story that is put up on the screen stays very close to its original source. The film exhibits…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

Mable Ballin's followers were justified in asking her husband, Hugo Ballin, the painter and motion picture director and producer, to present her in a new picturization of Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair.' The first screening of that picture, distributed by Goldwyn, took place at the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Starting Thursday next, Gilbert E. Gable presents a George D. Baker production, 'Slave of Desire,' adapted from the immortal story by Balzac, with George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration and plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-10 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Honoré de Balzac's famous story, 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers. June 11 & 12 Remarks: Every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth Roland in 'Ruth of the Range.' Every Sunday to Wednesday,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-10 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the photoplay magnificent, Goldwyn presents Honore de Balzac's famous story, 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents 'Slave of Desire,' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers and a great cast, adapted from the great Honore de Balzac's immortal story. Time Table for our 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. shows: every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15, Gilbert E. Gable presents a George D. Baker production, 'Slave of Desire,' adapted from the immortal story by Balzac, with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers, directed by George D. Baker, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers and a great cast, adapted from the immortal story by Balzac. At 2.30 and 7.15, every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth Roland in 'Ruth of the Range'; every Sunday to…

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-13 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. and tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Honore de Balzac's immortal novel, 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Camel Myers, etc. Starting Monday next, the latest screen sensation, 'The Temporary Marriage,' co-…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-13 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. and tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Camel Myers, etc. Starting Monday, the latest screen sensation, 'The Temporary Marriage,' co-starring Mildred Davis and Kenneth Harlan. Starting tomorrow at 2.30…

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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…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-13 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers, etc. Starting Monday, 'The Temporary Marriage,' co-starring Mildred Davis and Kenneth Harlan. Starting tomorrow at 7.15, up to Wednesday at 2.30 and 7.15…