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: 1918-09-09
Summary:

Perhaps this was the schooling I received in old Daly's Theatre,' said Sheldon Lewis, who is a featured member of the cast in 'The Hidden Hand,' the Pathe serial which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday, in which Miss Doris Kenyon is being starred. The old Daly…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-01
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Main Street,' the film version of Sinclair Lewis' novel, for four days beginning tomorrow. The film features Florence Vidor and Monte Blue. Film synopsis included.

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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: World Today
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-12 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

The Sage Hen,' an Edgar Lewis production with Gladys Brockwell, Wallace MacDonald and Lillian Rich.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre presents today the long-anticipated Edgar Lewis-Pathe feature, 'Lahoma'; film synopsis included. A 'Snub' Pollard Comedy entitled 'Insulting the Sultan' will be screened also.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-24
Summary:

Only such a master of characterization as Sinclair Lewis could have built up a 'Babbitt,' typical of American businessman of practical exterior, whose heart as young with dreams of romance. And it is this story of 'Babbitt,' in all its realism and wistfulness, that is being…

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Headline: World Theatre
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-28
Summary:

Commencing Wed. the 25th, World Theatre is showing double attractions for four days only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Wanda Hawley in 'Her Sturdy Oak.' Film plot included. And The Great Event of the Year in Europe, Ted (Kid) Lewis v. Roland Todd.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-25 - 1923-04-28
Summary:

Wed. 25th to Sat. 28tj April at 5 & 9.15 p.m., The Great Fight for the Middlewieght Championship of Europe, Ted (Kid) Lewis v. Roland Todd. Also, Wanda Hawley in 'Her Sturdy Oak.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Radio King,' Wed.-Fri. epis. 1 & 2; Sat.-Tue. epis. 3…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-01 - 1918-05-01
Summary:

From Apr 30 to May 2, a stirring drama in 4 parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress Mdlle Vera Sergino [sic], 'A Noble Action'; American Gazette No. 46; 'A Brigand Unwittingly'; 'A Professional Amateur.'

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-30 - 1918-05-02
Summary:

Tuesday 30th, April and Thursday 2nd, May, 'A Noble Action,' a stirring drama in four parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress, Mdlle Vera Sergine. Also American Gazette No. 46, 'A Brigand Unwittingly,' 'The Professional Amateur,'…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-18
Summary:

Broadway After Dark' will run at the World Theatre beginning today. This is the Warner Bros' screen version of Owen Davis play. Starred by Adolphe Menjou, Norma Shearer, Anna Q. Nilsson, Edward Burns, Carmel Myers, Vera Lewis, Willard Louis, Mervyn LeRoy, Jimmy Quinn, Edgar Norton and…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-23
Summary:

Miss Kathlyn Williams, now visiting her sister Miss Vera Doria (Mrs. Snodgrass) in Shanghai, said that 'every day in every way the movies are getting better and better.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' also 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337). January 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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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…