A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Stardust,' a First National attraction, will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today. Hope Hampton is the star and Hobart Henley is the director. Story is based on Fanny [sic] Hurst's novel. Anthony Paul Kelly having prepared the scenario. Other cast included James Rennie, Noel…

562
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30
Summary:

The exhibition of dancing by Madame Kelvey's pupils at the Theatre yesterday afternoon drew a record attendance. A walk by the smallest of the pupils opened the programme. The Tambourine Dance of Marie de Sousa and Molly D'Almada e Castro was lively and colourful. The Gavotte and…

563
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-01
Summary:

Star Theatre will be staging Madame Kelvoy's dancing pupils, tonight at 9:15 pm. The programme will include performances by Misses Thelma Scott, Gladys Ramsay and Rosemary Richards.

564
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-11 - 1925-05-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5 and 7.05, John [sic] Barrymore in the greatest of Blasco Ibanez's stories, 'Enemies of Women.' Tonight at 9.30, under the distinguished patronage of his excellency, the governor presents 'The Epic of Everest.' May 14-16 Remarks: '…

565
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-14 - 1925-05-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Enemies of Women,' the greatest of Blasco Ibanez's stories in 11 splendid reels, with Gladys Hulette, Alma Rubens and Lionel Barrymore, a Cosmopolitan production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration included.

566
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-16
Summary:

Beginning today, Queen's Theatre will be screening a Metro drama 'The Fatal Hour,' featuring Thomas W. Ross, Wilfred Lytell, Frank Currier and Gladys Coburn. The film is based on a British stage success 'The Marriage of Mayfair' by Cecil Raleigh. Film synopsis included…

567
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-16
Summary:

The Fatal Hour,' a Metro drama of unscrupulous intrigue adventure, will be the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. This play is based on the British stage success, 'The Marriages of Mayfair' by Cecil Raleigh. Film synopsis included. The all-star cast includes Thomas W…

568
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'…

569
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…

570
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-14
Summary:

The British film industry has seen its downfall in the past few years. Practical elimination of British pictures from the screen throughout the Empire and abroad has had a serious socio-political effect. By 1923, only one film in sixteen will be British. Generally, the Great War and America…

571
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-11
Summary:

A gigantic film scheme, designed to make a British Hollywood, has been launched in England, and actual building operations may be commenced in the early spring. At the head of the scheme is the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association. One of the chief aims of the association recently has been…