A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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,…

602
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…

603
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-…

604
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…

605
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…

606
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…

607
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.'

608
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.'

609
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.'

610
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…

611
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.…

612
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…

613
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…