A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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9521
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-17
Summary:

As good as a Cook's tour of England is one description of the fourteen reels of film taken by the Goldwyn company for 'The Christian,' the Goldwyn picture coming to the Star Theatre today for three days. In which Richard Dix, Mae Busch, Phyllis Haver, Gareth Hughes were being…

9522
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-17
Summary:

The picture which is now being shown at the Queen's Theatre is perhaps the most historically correct in costuming that Hongkong has yet seen. Rafael Sabatini's story Captain Blood, is of the good days of buccaneers on the Spanish Main. Warren Kerrigan has a part which fits him well.…

9523
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-17
Summary:

(By Jingle for the S. C. M. Post) We went to a film show last week and learnt quite a lot about London. A view of the Thames showed the river to be a raging torrent, while a member of Parliament was seen to be addressing the House in a drunken state. Altogether, we had a very enjoyable evening…

9524
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-18
Summary:

Rafael Sabatini's romances are adapted to cinema presentation in 'Captain Blood,' now showing at the Queen's Theatre. The cast included J. Warren Kerrigan and Jean Paige. Film plot included.

9525
Headline: At the Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-18 - 1925-12-19
Summary:

Ten thousand Hongkong cinemagoers proclaim 'Captain Blood' the greatest sea spectacle ever screened! It is a film that no Briton with red blood in his veins should miss. A picture that every British school boy has a right to see! It is showing today and tomorrow for the last time.

9526
Headline: Wanted to Buy
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-19 - 1925-12-22
Summary:

Wanted: Pathe Baby projector, latst model, with camera, complete outfit. Also cinema camera for standard size films. Apply to box no. 637, care of 'S. C. M. Post.'

9527
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-21 - 1925-12-21
Summary:

Today only at the Queen's, Viola Dana in 'Crinoline and Romance,' our own Topical and Our Gang in 'High Society.' Today only at the Star, 'The Shepherd King' in 10 reels. At the World, Hall Caine's 'The Christian.'

9528
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-21
Summary:

Japan's representative on the mandate commission, Mr. Sugemetra, following a session of that body showed a film to the members, depicting scenes in the South Pacific island over which Japan holds mandate, so the commission might see things as they exist and appreciate the work accomplished…

9529
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-21 - 1925-12-21
Summary:

Queen's: Today only, Viola Dana in 'Crinoline and Romance,' our own Topical and ‘Our Gang' in 'High Society.' Star: Today only, 'The Shepherd King' in ten reels. World: Hall Caine's 'The Christian.'

9530
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-21
Summary:

Whalers from the Arctic returning to Dundee report the death of Nanook, the famous Eskimo film star, who lived near one of the furthest north fur trading outposts.

9531
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-21 - 1925-12-21
Summary:

Queen's: Today only, Viola Dana in 'Crinoline and Romance,' our own Topical and Our Gang in 'High Society.' Star: Today only, 'The Shepherd King' in 10 reels. World: Hall Caine's famous melodrama, 'The Christian.'

9532
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-23
Summary:

French film actor and producer, Max Linder, and his wife were the central figures in a sensational discovery in Paris, they were poisoned and dead.

9533
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-24
Summary:

Don Q,' starring Douglas Fairbank, is the attraction at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.

9534
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-26
Summary:

Don Q' the film now showing at the Queen's Theatre eclipses all Douglas Fairbank's previous efforts. The film also starred by Warne [sic] Oland, Jean Hersholt, Donald Crisp. Film plot included.

9535
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-29
Summary:

Bob Vallace, a film character star and comedian, is in a state of poverty. The last film he appeared was 'Ypres.' He will be remembered in 'The Man with the Twisted Lip,' 'Aliette Brunton,' 'Kissing Cup's Race,' 'Beautiful Kitty,' 'Son…