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: 1925-01-30
Summary:

London, January 6 – From the Egypt of the Pharaohs to a Bloomsbury lodging house is the gamut run by new British films for December. The Egyptian picture is an elaborate spectacle filmed from Sir. H. Rider Haggard's famous novel, 'Moon of Israel.' Like the American 'Ten…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-31
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-04 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Don't miss a Warner Bros. Classic of the Screen 'Being Respectable,' from Grace H. Flandrau with Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, Irene Rich, Louise Fazenda, Theodore von Eltz. Added attraction: 'Plus and Minus' (Cameo Comedy), 'Reunion' (Inkwell Cartoon). February 4…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-04 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Being Respectable' by Grace Flandrau with Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, Louise Fazenda, Irene Rich, Theodore von Eitz and Frank Currier, a Warner Brothers classic of the screen. Added attraction: 'Plus and Minus' (Cameo comedy) and…

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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.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-11 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Moon of Israel,' a Stoll Picture production from Sir H. Rider Haggard's striking novel of Egypt and its pharaohs. Illustration included. March 6 Remarks: A First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-18 - 1925-03-18
Summary:

Moon of Israel,' adapted from Rider Haggard's famous novel and photographed at the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, played with enormous success at the London Pavilion. Film critiques included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Photographed in The Valley of the Kings at Luxor, 'Moon of Israel' is an authentic historical document. 'Moon of Israel' played for a full month at the London Pavilion. March 20 remarks: Sir Oswald Stoll's presentation of Sir H. Rider Haggard's famous novel.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

Moon of Israel' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The film is starred by Adelqui Millar [sic], Maria Corda and Henry Mar. Story by Sir H. Rider Haggard and produced by Sir Oswald Stoll. Film plot included.

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Headline: Moon of Israel'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be showing 'The Moon of Israel.' The film is based on Sir H. Rider Haggard's famous novel of the same name. Some parts of it were filmed in the Valley of the Kings at Luxor. The film exhibits quality photography. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

The Moon of Israel' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening as the feature attraction for the next few days has been acclaimed a masterpiece from every standpoint. Based on Sir H. Rider Haggard's novel, 'The Moon of Israel' is essentially a love story. It is a Stoll Picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-20 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Moon of Israel,' Sir Oswald Stoll's magnificent presentation of Sir H. Rider Haggard's famous novel dealing with the events described in the early chapters of the book of exodus. Showing today till Sunday. Prices: 2.30 and 7.15, 80 cents and 40 cents; 5.15, $1 and 60 cents; 9.15…

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Headline: Moon of Israel
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-20
Summary:

Every movie play has its critics, even 'The Thief of Bagdad' was no exception. Coronet Theatre is currently screening the British film 'The Moon of Israel.' The film is based on Sir H. Rider Haggard's famous novel. Some parts of it were filmed in the Valley of the Kings…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-20
Summary:

Every movie play has its critics. Even 'The Thief of Bagdad' was no exception to the rule. Therefore, it must only be expected that certain people will find fault with the 'Moon of Israel,' the British film now showing at the Coronet Theatre. It is taken from the famous book…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-21
Summary:

Moon of Israel' is showing at the Coronet Theatre. The film is starred by Adelqui Millar [sic], Maria Corda and Henry Mar. Story by Sir H. Rider Haggard and produced by Sir Oswald Stoll. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-21
Summary:

The Moon of Israel,' showing at the Coronet, is the screen version of Sir H. Rider Haggard's novel, and it is beyond all question a masterpiece of filming. It is a romance of the highest order, with a beautiful love story woven into the Biblical account of the Israelite's escape…