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: 1924-08-06
Summary:

Famous as the author of the great stage success 'Trilby' and as one of Punch's best-known artists in his day, George du Maurier is the man whose brain has supplied the story for 'Forever,' this evening's Coronet Theatre feature attraction, which is based on his…

122
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-07 - 1924-08-07
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents Wallace Reid and Elsie Ferguson in 'Forever,' a George Fitzmaurice production, based on the novel by George Du Maurier, a Paramount picture. Illustration and plot included.

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-07
Summary:

Peter Ibbetson,' the well-known book by George du Maurier, famous also as a Punch artist and as the author of the great stage success, 'Trilby,' forms the basis of 'Forever,' the current feature attraction at the Coronet. Besides having in this way a very fine story for…

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-08
Summary:

Hongkong cinema-goers have their last opportunity this evening of seeing 'Forever,' the big Paramount picture which has been the feature attraction at the Coronet Theatre for the past few days. 'Forever' is the film version of George du Maurier's popular book 'Peter…

125
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13 - 1924-08-13
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind.' Starting Thursday, Wallace Reid in 'Sick Abed.'

126
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-14 - 1924-08-15
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Wallace Reid in 'Sick Abed' supported by Bebe Daniels.

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-14
Summary:

Sick Abed' could hardly be called a happy title, much less for the one that comes to the Star Theatre this evening. This only shows once more how misleading names can often be, for 'Sick Abed,' so far from having anything to do with illness is an excellent comedy, of which more…

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-15
Summary:

Kowloon cinema-goers are still wondering why a comedy like 'Sick Abed,' the current feature attraction at the Star Theatre, should have been given an insipid name which conveys no suggestion of the refreshing vigour which animates the whole picture. The only possible excuse for the…

129
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-16 - 1924-08-16
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Wallace Reid and Bebe Daniels in 'Sick Abed.' Commencing Sunday, Hoot Gibson in 'Ride for Your Life.'

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-28
Summary:

Only a Shop Girl,' the new film which comes to the Star Theatre this evening as the feature attraction for the next few days, is a good old fashioned drama adapted from a stage success 25 years ago. 'Only a Shop Girl' is perfect in every detail. Specially good is the scene in the…

131
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Last chance to see Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.' Commencing tomorrow, Wallace and Noah Beery in 'Stormswept,' a mighty drama of shattered souls reborn upon the sea.

132
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Here is your last opportunity, beautiful Virginia Valli star extraordinary of 'A Lady of Quality,' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today and tomorrow at 2 and 7 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in her brilliant new photodrama, '…

133
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-08 - 1924-09-08
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery.

134
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-08 - 1924-09-08
Summary:

See 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' parts 1 to 4 and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 13 and 14. Monday till Thursday at 2.15 and 7 p.m. Usual prices.

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

What greater treat could there be for devotees of motion pictures than a production featuring the two virile Beery boys – Wallace and Noah? It will be the feature attraction at the World Theatre today. It is called 'Stormswept.' With the Messrs. Beery great strain on one's…

136
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Final performance today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. Commencing tomorrow, Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Monday to Thursday at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia…

137
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Don't miss seeing 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. Final performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow, Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Usual prices. Illustration…

138
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'The World's Champion,' the cast includes Lionel Belmore and W. J. Ferguson. Also Neely Edward Comedy, Paramount Cartoon and Topical Budget.

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

It has been said of Wallace Reid that he is the only American screen actor whose special films will be remembered. His death has deprived the silent stage of one of its best men. Today, Kowloon residents will be enabled to see another of the pictures he made before he died. This is by name of…

140
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

Those who visited the Star Theatre last night were loud in their praise of 'The World's Champion,' the Paramount feature in which Wallace Reid appeared shortly before his death. As is to be expected, Wally gives another sterling performance. 'The World's Champion'…