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: 1923-10-11
Summary:

Star management have secured 'The Kentucky Derby,' a sports drama for showing. The race shown on the film is the actual Kentucky Derby in which the record for the distance and race was broken in America, and the stable scenes were made in Lexington. People who enjoyed 'Sporting…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Tomorrow night the Grand Theatre in Queen's Road East inaugurates the new system to be followed throughout the Winter season. The opening programme includes Reginald Denny in the big racing picture, 'The Kentucky Derby' and the Williams Variety Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-31
Summary:

The new season at the Grand opens tonight with 'The Kentucky Derby' and the Williams Variety Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-01
Summary:

There was a good crowd at the Grand last night, by the performances provided from William Variety Co, with performers Young Eddie Polo, Jack and Cora. 'The Kentucky Derby' was also screened.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-14
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's wonderful story 'The Flirt' fills the bill at the Grand tonight and tomorrow. Harold Lloyd's 'Get Out and Get Under' also included in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

After the ran of 'Fools and Riches' finishes at the Grand tonight, Griffith's picture 'Way Down East' is due. People who missed their opportunity in Coronet, will be welcomed. On Xmas day Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or…

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Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-23
Summary:

The Grand announced that they are compiled to withdraw 'Way Down East' after today show. Tomorrow Harold Lloyd's 'Now or Never' will be shown. Constance Talmadge's 'Wedding Bells' is also in the bill for Xmas.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-18
Summary:

A film described as a second 'Miracle Man' is 'The Faith Healer,' with Milton Sills, which is on today only at the Star. Tomorrow Griffith's 'One Exciting Night' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Reginald Denny achieved reputation for fast action from the 'Leather Pushers' series. 'The Abysmal Brute,' the film version of Jack London's novel, again witnessed his burst of speed. In 'The Kentucky Derby' thus adding to his reputation for the symbol of fast…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-08
Summary:

The Hill Billy' comes to the Star Today, which is starred by Jack Pickford, his celebrated sister, Mary Pickford, Lucille Ricksen. George Hill, who was associated with the famous director, D. W. Griffith for a long time and with the late George Loane Tucker, who created 'The Miracle…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

At the Star Theatre yesterday another success was scored by the Majurel troupe of French artistes from the Folies Bergeres. Performers included Mddle Demay, Sergine and Ludo, Dugard. Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama 'The Turmoil' will appear at 6 p.m. Tarkington's…