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: 1923-06-11
Summary:

The Sporting Duchess,' is the feature film showing at the Grand Theatre tonight. The film starred Alice Joyce. Mr. Ray has decided to discontinue the serial at the Grand Theatre at the 9.15 performance and he is giving an all-European show.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-11
Summary:

The Sporting Duchess' is to be shown at the Grand Theatre, Wanchai, tonight. This play was written as a mammoth spectacular drama to be produced at Drury Lane. Alice Joyce is seen as the Duchess of Desborough. In connection with the Grand, it may be mentioned that Mr. Ray has decided to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-11
Summary:

Grand Theatre, Wanchai, is going to present 'The Sporting Duchess' featuring Alice Joyce. Costing some four lakhs of dollars, the film exhibits continuous scenes of racing with dynamic camera angles. Commencing from tonight, Mr. Ray has decided to discontinue the serial at the Grand…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-29
Summary:

Beginning October 31st, the Grand Theatre, Queen's Road East, is going to remodel the 9:15 show especially to appeal to Europeans. To achieve this, along with artistic decoration, an orchestra is installed upstairs and special ticket offices are provided for circle seats. Charge of…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Tomorrow night at 9:15, the Grand Theatre at Queen's Road East announces the new system that is to be followed throughout the winter season. The new system is designed to please the European patronage. The opening program includes Reginald Denny in the big racing picture 'The Kentucky…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Our advertising columns carry an announcement by the Grand Theatre that will interest residents in the Eastern part of the town. The scheme, which includes several novel features, is to put into effect with a view to catering especially to European patronage at the 9.15 performance. A small…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31
Summary:

The Grand in Wanchai has got together a good programme for the first night of their new season. The J. C. Williams Company is a combination of various artistes, and Reginald Denny has such a big following that 'The Kentucky Derby,' in which he is the star, should draw a big crowd. The…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-01
Summary:

The Grand 'new show' at 9.15 beginning last night, was highly appreciated by patrons. Meanwhile, the orchestra proved a decided attraction, and the film Reginald Denny in 'The Kentucky Derby,' was very popular. The Williams Variety Co. give a neat, snappy performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The Flirt' originally announced for two days only at the Grand, has proved such a popular success that the management will show it for one day longer. Last night, it was enjoyed by a big house and many requests were received to hold it over. It will be shown today only, giving place…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
Summary:

Mary Pickford is due at the popular priced Wanchai house tonight, in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' in which she plays a dual role, that of the little 'lord' and of 'Dearest,' his beloved mother. All the familiar characters of the book appear in the production. '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

Big houses showed their appreciation of a first-class programme at the Grand Saturday and last night. In the hands of Mary Pickford, Mrs. Burnett's familiar story is made into a singularly charming picture. Mary plays the dual role.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, Grand Theatre will be screening 'Dead Game' featuring Hoot Gibson. Like other Hoot's pictures, the 'Dead Game' is full of excitement. A good comedy film and topical gazette rounds out the bill.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Hoot Gibson, the cowboy actor who contrives to do things in a natural manner, appears at the Grand tonight in a romance, 'Dead Game.' 'Hoot' is not one of the 'shoot-up the-town' Westerners that unusually bore an audience to tears. He is a puncher who has won many…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
Summary:

Dead Game,' Hoot Gibson's thriller-comedy-romance feature shows tonight at the Grand. Hoot Gibson shines with some splendid horsemanship in the film. For Sunday, Gladys Walton stars in an attractive comedy. 'The Love Letter,' in which she has a good part as a young society…