A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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621
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

World Theatre announce that they are to show 'The Slave of Desire' from today. It is a wonderful picturization of Honore de Balzac's immortal story 'Magic Skin.' Film plot included.

622
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

Jackie Coogan and a great circus are coming to town. The picture entitled 'Circus Days' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow, which is based on James Otis' [sic] story 'Toby Tyler.' Other cast included Barbara Tenant [sic], Claire McDowell, Russell…

623
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

From today, World Theatre will be screening 'Slave of Desire.' The film is a screen version of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.'

624
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre announces that they are going to show a production called 'Slave of Desire' from today. It is a picturization of the great Honore de Balzac's immortal story 'The Ass's Skin.' In 'Slave of Desire,' Balzac plumbed the…

625
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

Jackie Coogan and a great circus are coming to town. Sol Lesser presents Jackie in this successor to the same producer's presentation of 'Oliver Twist,' and the name of the lavish picture which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow is 'Circus Days.' It is a…

626
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers and a great cast, adapted from the immortal story by Balzac. At 2.30 and 7.15, every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth Roland in 'Ruth of the Range'; every Sunday to…

627
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

Slave of Desire' is a screen version of Balzac's world famous novel, 'The Magic Skin.' The picture is being shown at the World Theatre. Film plot included.

628
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened 'Slave of Desire' featuring Bessie Love, Carmel Myres and George Walsh. The film is a screen version of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.' The film stays true to the original story. The supporting cast includes William Orlamond,…

629
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

There was shown at the World Theatre last night a screen version of Balzac novel which is sure to delight patrons of the films. It is called 'Slave of Desire' and has been adapted from one of Honore de Balzac's most famous novels, 'The Magic Skin.' Film synopsis included…

630
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-13 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. and tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Honore de Balzac's immortal novel, 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Camel Myers, etc. Starting Monday next, the latest screen sensation, 'The Temporary Marriage,' co-…

631
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Slave of Desire' which was made at Goldwyn studio for distribution by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. The film is Charles Whittaker's adaptation of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.' Gilbert E. Gable, president of Achievement Films, Inc., and…

632
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

When Gilbert E. Gable, president of Achievement Films, Inc., and George D. Baker, the director, began casting for the players to interpret the characters of 'Slave of Desire,' a picturization of Honore de Balzac's famous novel, 'Le Peau de Chagrin' (usually known in…

633
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-01
Summary:

Talking films are the latest attraction promised at the new Wembley Exhibition. This is the first presentation of such films in this country. They are being shown in one of the Conference Halls, where they are being presented by Mr. R. B. Salisbury, in association with Messrs. de Forest…

634
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-13 - 1925-10-14
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, October 13 and 14, John Bowers and Marguerite De La Motte in 'Daughters Who Pay.'

635
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-13 - 1925-10-13
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, October 13 and 14, John Bowers and Marguerite De La Motte in 'Daughters Who Pay.'

636
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-13 - 1925-10-14
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, October 13 and 14, John Bowers and Marguerite De La Motte in 'Daughters Who Pay.'

637
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-16
Summary:

Dickens, Balzac, and other poets of bricks and mortar have suggested that souls of persons and actions have a way of soaking into the buildings that house them. Arrived at the Mack Sennett Studio, I became persuaded that these poets have made no mistake. Mack Sennett is a big man with a fine…

638
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-16
Summary:

Kowloon audiences are notably quick to appreciate any divergence from the usual in their amusement programmes. Mr. Tod Sanborn was billed to perform. He is a musician whose medium is that difficult, i.e., xylophone. Last night's programme included the Sextette from Lucia de Lammermoor.…

639
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…

640
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-12 - 1925-11-14
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday at 9.15 p.m. only, farewell season of Italian opera company at popular prices, $3, $2 and $1. Programme: Thursday, 'La Boheme'; Friday, 'Barbiere de Seville'; Saturday, 'Carmen.' Booking at Moutrie's and Theatre. Picture matinee, Norma…