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

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15 - 1924-03-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 'Potash and Perlmutter,' which means 'to laugh,' presented by Samuel Goldwyn with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. March 22 Remarks: Illustration included.

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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: 1924-03-22 - 1924-03-22
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 and tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of '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: 1924-03-19 - 1924-03-19
Summary:

Samuel Goldwyn presents 'Potash and Perlmutter,' with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. $1.50 gold in New York. Usual prices here. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-19 - 1924-03-22
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, 'Potash and Perlmutter,' with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. Usual prices. Illustration included. March 22 Remarks: Last performances today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6, 7.30 & 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-23
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan-Paramount production, 'Humouresque' featuring Alma Rubens and Vera Gordon. Also J. M. Barrie's famous play, 'The Little Minister,' a superb Paramount picture featuring Betty Compson.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-22 - 1924-03-22
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 and tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., Samuel Goldwyn presents 'Potash and Perlmutter,' with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-04 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Two days only, Friday and Saturday, today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Potash and Perlmutter,' with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. A big picture at small prices. Matinee 40 cents and 60 cents. Nights 60 cents and $1.00. Illustration included. April 5 Remarks: Today,…

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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: 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:…