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: 1923-10-11 - 1923-10-12
Summary:

Reginald Denny in 'The Kentucky Derby.' No increase in prices.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'Captain Fly-by-Night' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The Star: Today, 'The Kentucky Derby' and 'The Skeleton.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, 'The Flirt.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-15 - 1923-10-15
Summary:

Tonight only, Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, 'The Flirt,' a Universal-Jewel production.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Tomorrow, 'The Kentucky Derby.' The Star: Today, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow, 'My Wild Irish Rose.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday, October 31 st, the new style show will be offered at 9.15 every night, special music and best quality films. Opening attraction, 'The Kentucky Derby' and J. C. Williams Variety Co. Admission circle, 60 cents.

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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.

9
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.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-01 - 1923-11-02
Summary:

9.15, the season's programme, Reginald Denny in 'The Kentucky Derby' and J. C. Williams Variety Co. orchestral music. Admission 60 cents.

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Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-06 - 1923-11-07
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'The Accidental Honeymoon.' 'The Flirt' has been delayed in transit.

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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.

13
Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-14 - 1923-11-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, 'The Flirt' with Eileen Percy.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-15 - 1923-11-15
Summary:

At the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess in 'The Love Flower.' The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson and Eileen Percy in 'The Prisoner.' Tonight at the Grand: Last performance…

15
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…

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mack Sennett presents 'A Small Town Idol.' The Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' The…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

18
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: 1923-12-26 - 1923-12-26
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all the Kids in the filmland in 'Penrod.' A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge.' Also Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's…

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Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-27 - 1923-12-27
Summary:

Tonight, Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never' and Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells.'