A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

Today till Friday, Vera Gordon and Gaston Glass in the Cosmopolitan production, 'Humoresque,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture, the greatest mother picture ever made and a wonderful classic of screen art. As pathetic as 'The Miracle Man,' as humorous as 'Potash and…

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

The author: Fannie Hurst; the director: Frank Borzage; the picture: 'Humoresque'; the cast: Vera Gordon, Alma Rubens, Gaston Glass, Dore Davidson; the producers: Paramount, Cosmopolitan; the music: complete orchestration especially arranged; the place: the Coronet; the dates:…

123
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…

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

Picture-goers should not miss this great picture. The one rare photoplay that touches the innermost, 'Humoresque' the laugh on life with a tear behind it. It's real life. It deals with things that might happen to any of us, portrayed by Vera Gordon as the mother, Alma Rubens as…

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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: 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.

127
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
128
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…

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18
Summary:

Broadway After Dark' is a picture of midnight adventures in New York's region of the Great White Way, scheduled for a five day's run at the World Theatre beginning today. The life of the habitues of Broadway, portrayed in this Warner Bros' Classic of the Screen by a stellar…

130
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.'

131
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.

132
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.…

133
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.

134
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-27 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Direct from Folies-Bergeres, Sergine and Ludo in songs and dances. The Anaglyph performs. Dugard and Yvonne de May perform. Majurel, the wonder French Baritone. January 31 remarks: Anna Q. Nillson [sic] in 'Innocence.'

135
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-27 - 1925-01-28
Summary:

Commencing Thursday, direct from the Folies Bergeres, most famous variety show in the world: Monsieur Majure presents Sergine and Ludo; Dugard, Versatile Comedian; Yvonne Demay, Le Dernier Cri of delightful French comedy; Majurel and the Anaglyph.

136
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-30
Summary:

Direct from the Folies Bergeres, Sergine Ludo and Yvonne de May in Majurel. Les Anaglyphes perform. Together with Anna Q. Nillson [sic] in 'Innocence.'

137
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Today till Saturday, January 29 to 31, direct from the Folies Bergeres: Sergine and Ludo, artistic dancers and extraordinary; Yvonne Demay in delightfully French chansons comiques; Majurel, baritone; Dugard, comedian, parodist, impersonator; Les Anaglyphs, ‘living movies.' Together with…

138
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-31
Summary:

Audiences filled the Star Theatre last night to hear Majurel Variety Company, which has come directly from the Folies – Bergeres. Performers also included Yvonne Demay, Sergine and Ludo. Dugard, another talented company provided a series of acts 'Les Anaglyphes.' A good picture…

139
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-02 - 1925-02-04
Summary:

The Majurel Co. in new programme Booth Tarkington's great human interest drama 'Turmoil' companion film to 'The Flirt.' February 3 remarks: The Majurel Company including Sergine and Luo in the Dream of Kiki, Mdlle. Demay Majurel, Dugard and the Anaglyph. February 4…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-02 - 1925-02-02
Summary:

Two real attractions, the Majurel Company in a complete change of programme, including Sergine and Ludo in 'The Dream of Kiki' and 'The Turmoil,' a mastery adaption of Booth Tarkington's, presented by Carl Laemmle with the greatest cast of the year, George Hackathorne,…