A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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1641
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-14
Summary:

Before Mr. S. B. B. McElderry at the Central Magistracy yesterday, two Chinese constables were charged on remand with assaulting a ticket collector, of the Western Theatre, Third Street. Mr. K. K. Lo appeared for the prosecution and Mr. C. A. S. Ross represented the two defendants. After hearing…

1642
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-17 - 1925-10-17
Summary:

Louis B. Mayer presents Laurette Taylor in 'One Night in Rome,' by J. Hartley Manners, from the famous stage success of the same title. Illustration included.

1643
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-03
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the great Chaplin film 'The Gold Rush.' The film has got widespread publicity from London press. Mr. H. W. Ray secured the picture for Hongkong.

1644
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-04
Summary:

A society has just been formed which will ensure screening of films with certain aesthetic standards. Among its members are Mr. Roger Fry, Mr. Maynard Keynes, Mr. Bernard Shaw, and Mr. H. G. Wells. Sunday afternoon performances will be given at the Tivoli of pictures with pretensions to…

1645
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-17 - 1925-11-18
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Marjorie Daw and H. B. Walthall in Peter B. Kyne's famous story of youthful love and desert gold, 'The Long Chance.' Also Mermaid comedy, Inkwell cartoon and our own Topical.

1646
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-17 - 1925-11-18
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Marjorie Daw and H. B. Walthall in Peter B. Kyne's famous story of youthful love and desert gold. 'The Long Chance.' Also Mermaid Comedy, Inkwell Cartoon and our own Topical.

1647
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-11-17 - 1925-11-18
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Marjorie Daw and H. B. Walthall in Peter B. Kyne's famous story, 'The Long Chance.' Also Mermaid Comedy, Inkwell Cartoon and our own Topical.

1648
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-19 - 1925-11-21
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 'Galloping Fish' produced by Thomas H. Ince. Illustration included.

1649
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-19 - 1925-11-21
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 'Galloping Fish' of which Thos. H. Ince, producer of this and 'The Hottentot,' says: 'I am sure that ‘Galloping Fish' is the greatest comedy special ever made.' Illustration included.

1650
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-25
Summary:

When charged before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, with breach of his contract made with Mr. E. H. Gifford, proprietor of the Po Hing Theatre, a Chinese bandmaster pleaded guilty and consented to sign a further agreement to continue in the complainant's employ till…

1651
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-29 - 1925-12-30
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, Louis B. Mayer presents a Fred Niblo production, 'Strangers of the Night' (Captain Applejack), with a superb cast includes Matt Moore, Enid Bennett, Barbara La Marr and Robert McKim. Illustration included.

1652
Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-29 - 1925-12-29
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, Louis B. Mayer presents a Fred Niblo production, 'Strangers of the Night.' The cast is superb cast is headed by Matt Moore, Enid Bennett, Barbara La Marr and Robert McKim. Illustration included.

1653
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-29
Summary:

(By H. W. R. to the S. C. M. Post) When the time comes to write the story of the rise of the moving picture there will, I believe, be found two names that will 'lead the rest;' those of Charles Chaplin and D. W. Griffith. David Wark Griffith has been called the Dickens of the screen.…