A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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1461
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-03
Summary:

A discussion recently took place at a C. E. M. S meeting in the Cathedral Hall on the question of the value of the cinemas, whether its influence was at present on the whole beneficial. There is a consensus of opinion that more rubbish is purveyed by moving picture producers than by those who…

1462
Headline: The Pictures
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-04
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, – One good chuckle a day should be enough for anyone. I have more than my share from L. F. in St. John's Notes to wit: 'The fact that U.S.A produces 80-90% of all the films is not necessarily sufficient to condemn them.' One wonders if L. F. has…

1463
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-11 - 1925-11-13
Summary:

If you have anything you would like to sell, exchange or advertise, send it to the China Auction Rooms. Telephone: Central 4453. E. V. M. R. De Sousa, Auctioneer. Public auction. The undersigned has received instructions to sell by public auction, for account of the concerned, on Friday, the…

1464
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-10 - 1925-12-10
Summary:

Queen's: One continuous roar of laughter greets, Reginald Denny in 'California Straight Ahead.' Star: Today till Saturday, Guy Bates Post in 'The Masquerader,' the film version of John Chilcote M. P. World: Today only, 'The Man in Blue.'

1465
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-10 - 1925-12-10
Summary:

Queen's: Reginald Denny in 'California Straight Ahead.' Star: Today till Saturday, Guy Bates Post in 'The Masquerader,' the film version of John Chilcote M. P. World: Today only, 'The Man in Blue.'

1466
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.30 p.m., 'Captain Blood' by Rafael Sabatini with J. Warren Kerrigan and Jean Paige. Illustration included.

1467
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, William Fox presents 'It Is the Law,' from the stage play by Elmer L. Rice, based on the story by Hayden Talbot, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.

1468
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.30 p.m. at increased prices, 'Captain Blood' by Rafael Sabatini, with J. Warren Kerrigan, Jean Paige and a notable cast of players. Illustration included.

1469
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, William Fox presents 'It Is the Law,' from the stage play by Elmer L. Rice, based on the story by Hayden Talbot, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.

1470
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…

1471
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.

1472
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.'

1473
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, – It has been my privilege to view several very excellent pictures at the Queen's Theatre, but of late the pleasure of viewing these pieces has been considerably marred by the poor music accompanying them. Last evening, I went along to see 'Captain…

1474
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.…