A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

Today at 5.30 only, Vara Gordon in 'Humoresque.' At 9.15 p.m., Signor Ronconi's Grand Concert.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-19 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North.' Price details included. December 20 Remarks: Vara Gordon in 'Humoresque.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

Hongkong cinema-goers have their last chance this evening of seeing the big feature film 'Humoresque,' which starred by Vera Gordon.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-06 - 1925-02-06
Summary:

Starting Monday next, William Fox presents 'Nero,' directed by J. Gordon Edwards. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

Today at 5.30 only, Vera Gordon in 'Humoresque.' Also special musical setting, today at 9.15, Signor Ronconi's grand concert. See special advt. on page 8.

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Headline: Humoresque'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

Humoresque' featuring Vera Gordon will be screened in Hongkong cinema houses for the last time this evening. The film revolves around the romance of motherhood and exhibits pathos and gentle humour which are beautifully set off by exquisite music.

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Headline: World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-28 - 1922-04-29
Summary:

A special four-day feature now, a Kentucky drama flavoured with romance, 'Forbidden Valley' with May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Today, Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North.' Starting tomorrow, Vera Gordon in 'Humoresque,' the most beautiful story ever unfolded on the film.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-26 - 1920-08-26
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, a Blackton Production, 'Respectable by Proxy,' with Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon, original, novel, spicy entertainment. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-13
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Queen of Sheba,' story by Virginia Tracy, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-10 - 1921-01-10
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, a Blackton Production, 'My Husband's Other Wife' with Sylvia Breamer, Robert Gordon and an all-star cast, Pathe Distribution. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-21 - 1924-03-21
Summary:

Enormous success! 'Potash and Perlmutter,' with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

Today at 5.30 only, Fanny Hurst's most famous story made into an appealing pictureplay to Famous Players-Lasky, Vera Gordon in 'Humoresque.' The tale of a boy's genius and a mother's love. Special musical setting. Today at 9.15 p.m., Signor Ronconi's grand concert.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the William Fox attraction 'Nero.' Mr. Fox sent Mr. J. Gordon Edwards to Rome so that proper characters and proper atmosphere might be secured.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-13
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen Blackton-Pathe production, 'The House of the Tolling Bell,' on Friday, the 14th, inst. The photoplay is featuring Bruce Gordon and May McAvoy, the star of 'Man and His Woman.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-28 - 1922-05-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'Forbidden Valley.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The White Horseman' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-19 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North.' Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20. December 20 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, Vera Gordon in 'Humoresque.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-10 - 1924-12-17
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow at increased price at The Coronet, William Fox presents 'Queen of Sheba.' Story by Virginia Tracy. A J. Gordon Edwards production. December 10-15 Remarks: Different illustrations included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

Local cinema-goers may look forward to something unusual this evening when the Coronet Theatre will screen the big feature film 'Humoresque' to special music, including the famous piece from which the picture takes its name. Woven around the romance of motherhood, 'Humoresque…