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: 1925-03-30
Summary:

Beginning today, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'The Rosary' produced by Selig-Rock [sic] and released through the First National Pictures Corporation. The film is adapted from a stage play by Edward Rose and is directed by Jerome Storm. The cast is a notable one, comprising Lewis…

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Headline: The Rosary'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-31
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened a First National picture entitled 'The Rosary' which attracted a huge audience. It is an adaptation of the famous play by Edward Rose. The principal role is played by Lewis Stone. The cast also includes Jane Novak, Robert Gordon, Wallace Beery…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-01 - 1925-04-02
Summary:

Today to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening Goldwyn studios' film version of Elinor Glyn's famous love story 'Three Weeks.' The film is directed by Alan Crosland who was assisted by Mrs. Glyn herself in selecting the players. Aileen Pringle and Conrad Nagel were chosen for the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Beginning tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening a Warner Brothers Classic 'Little Johnny Jones' featuring Johnny Hines. The film is adapted from the famous play of the same name written by George M. Cohan. The supporting cast includes Windham [sic] Standing, Margaret Seddon, Robert…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
Summary:

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair' has been the greatest fiction narrative of its age. Since its first publication in 1848, several plays have been made from this novel, which includes Langdon Mitchell's adaption under the title 'Becky Sharp' which features…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened the film version of Thackeray's novel 'Vanity Fair,' featuring Mabel Ballin. Distributed by Goldwyn, this film was directed by Hugo Ballin. The gripping story that is put up on the screen stays very close to its original source. The film exhibits…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-21
Summary:

World Theatre will be showing Victor Hugo Halperin's latest screen success 'When A Girl Loves.' Agnes Ayres, Percy Marmont and Rober [sic] McKim head the cast. The film exhibits a variety of scenes in a fast, vivid and sensational manner that picks the spectator up. Film synopsis…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-27 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Wednesday till Saturday, May 27-30, Mary Philbin in The Rose of Paris and Wanda Wiley in 'Don't Worry.' May 28 Remarks: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Pancho Villa will gove an exhibition of boxing. May 29 Remarks: Carl Laemmle presents The Rose of Paris, starring Mary…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-18 - 1925-08-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'Thous Art the Man.' Also Felix the Cat, Mermaid comedy and our own Topical.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-14 - 1925-11-16
Summary:

Saturday to Monday, November 15 to 17, John Barrymore in 'Sherlock Holmes,' directed by Albert Parker, adapted from William Gillette's play, with the cast including Roland Young, Carol Dempster, Hedda Hopper, Percival [sic] Knight, Reginald Denny, Robert Schable, Anders Randolf,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-29 - 1925-12-30
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, Louis B. Mayer presents a Fred Niblo production, 'Strangers of the Night' (Captain Applejack), with a superb cast includes Matt Moore, Enid Bennett, Barbara La Marr and Robert McKim. Illustration included.