A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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581
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-20 - 1925-10-22
Summary:

Best locality in Kowloon. Box no. 270, care of 'S. C. M. Post.' To let—commodious offices on 4th floor, China Buildings, recently occupied by Hongkong Amusements, Ltd., who have removed to Queen's Theatre. Please apply post office, box no. 272. To let or for sale—newly constructed…

582
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…

583
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…

584
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…

585
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.'

586
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.'

587
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…

588
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.'

589
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…

590
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.…