A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3
1
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-05
Summary:

Mack Sennett has made in 'A Small Town Idol,' playing today and tomorrow at the Star, what is claimed to be the first full-length comedy ever turned out that has been universally successful. The film is one long laugh throughout, the main part of the comedy honours falling to be Ben…

2
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, 8 solid reels of joy, Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol,' supported by Marie Prevost and Phyllis Haver.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-29
Summary:

Marie Prevost, late Ziegfield Follies beauty, and star of Mack Sennett's bathing girls, is the main artiste in 'Don't Get Personal,' a comedy which comes to the Star tonight. Marie Prevost was a co-star with Ben Turpin in the amusing Sennett production 'A Small Town Idol…