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: 1924-10-29
Summary:

A good story with a swiftly moving plot, a popular star, gorgeous settings and costumes, are promised in 'The Moth,' a Selznick special which comes to the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The story was written by William Dana Orcutt. Supporting Norma Talmadge are a bevy of players…

82
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-18
Summary:

The Signal Tower' starring Virginia Valli with Wallace Beery, Rockliffe Fellowes and Frankie Darro.

83
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-18
Summary:

Starting Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Signal Tower,' starring Virginia Valli, with a splendid supporting cast including Wallace Beery, Rockliffe Fellowes, Frankie Darro, Hayden Stevenson, Dot Farley and J. Farrell MacDonald. 'The Signal Tower' was released…

84
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-19 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents 'The Signal Tower,' greater than 'The Storm,' a Universal-Jewel, with Virginia Valli, supported by a big cast including Wallace Beery and Rockliffe Fellowes. Illustration included.

85
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-19
Summary:

Starring Virginia Valli, the Coronet's change of programme is one of tingling thrills, with the title of 'The Signal Tower.' Realism has been brought to perfection and when it is remembered that Wallace Beery is responsible for the roguery. Those who had the good fortune of seeing…

86
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: 1924-12-11 - 1924-12-15
Summary:

William Fox's super-special feature, 'Queen of Sheba,' story by Virginia Tracy, directed by J. Gordon Edwards. Commencing today at increased prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.10, $2.00 and $1.00; 7.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 9.00, $2.00 and $1.00. Picture included.

88
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 23 and 24, Virginia Valli in 'The Signal Tower.' Also International News and Comedy.

89
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'The Signal Tower.' Commencing tomorrow, Monster Xmas Programme at ordinary prices.

90
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-06 - 1925-01-07
Summary:

Today matinee only at 5.30, 'The Shock,' with Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli. Tonight at 9.15, the Pantaloonatics. $2 and $1 booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Children and servicemen half price.

91
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Nero,' staged by J. Gordon Edwards, story by Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy, showing Monday next. Illustration included.

92
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

The burning of Rome, as depicted in 'Nero,' is remarkable. The number and size of the building destroyed and the powerfully natural way the effect is fitted into the picture, lift it into a new field of achievement. The authors of the story, Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy have…

93
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-17
Summary:

William de Mille's Paramount picturization of the stage success, 'Grumpy,' was shown for the first time to an enthusiastic audience at the Coronet Theatre last night. Theodore Roberts has the role of Andrew, an irascible but big-hearted old man, called Grumpy. The role of Virginia…

94
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents from the novel by Mary Roberts Rinehart, 'K – The Unknown,' starring Virginia Valli, with Percy Marmont. Illustration included.

95
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

K,' a famous novel by Mary Roberts Rinehart, which will be told on the screen under the title 'K-the Unknown,' Universal Jewel, soon to be shown in the Star Theatre. K. LeMoyne, the man around whom the story is built. Virginia Valli plays the part of Sidney. Percy Marmont, whose…

96
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-28
Summary:

There is a new screen thrill to be had from Goldwyn's melodramatic thriller, 'A Blind Bargain,' which was seen for the first time in Hongkong at the Queen's Theatre last night. Lon Chaney contributes two marvellous bits of acting as the half-mad surgeon. Others in the cast…

97
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06
Summary:

In 'The Barefoot Boy,' a picturization of John Greenleaf Whittier's charming poem of the country boy, opened yesterday at the World Theatre, for a four-day run. There is a vast unexplored field for directors and producers with imagination in these exquisite gems, written by the…

98
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-29 - 1925-04-29
Summary:

A big Broadway success, the hit of a London season, 'Welcome Stranger' has been made into a corking picture. In addition to the Jewish humour that made 'Potash and Perlmutter' such a success, there is also that touch of nature that is so essential to even the funniest of…

99
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30 - 1925-04-30
Summary:

The whole town will laugh at 'Welcome Stranger,' with Florence Vidor, Noah Beery, Dore Davidson, Lloyd Hughes, Otis Harlan, Robert Edeson, Wm. V. Mong and Virginia Brown Faire. Illustration included.

100
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01
Summary:

Welcome Stranger,' a sensational Broadway stage success of a few years back, made into a photoplay under the direction of James Young, and released by Producers' Distributing Corp., comes to the Coronet Theatre today. As a stage play, 'Welcome Stranger' gave George Sidney one…