A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Star; Grand
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-11
Summary:

Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Silk Husbands and Calico Wives,' Baby Peggy in 'Pals.' Grand: Tonigh and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., Alice Joyce in 'The Sporting Duchess.' Circle at 50 cents.

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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…

4
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…

5
Headline: Star; Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-11
Summary:

Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Silk Husbands and Calico Wives.' Also Baby Peggy in 'Pals.' Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., Alice Joyce in 'The Sporting Duchess.' Circle, 50 cents.

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Headline: Star; Grand
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-12 - 1923-06-12
Summary:

Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman,' in 7 reels. Grand: Tonigh at 9.15 p.m., Alice Joyce in 'The Sporting Duchess.' Circle at 50 cents.

7
Headline: Star; Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-12 - 1923-06-12
Summary:

Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman' in 7 reels. Grand: Tonight only at 9.15, Alice Joyce in 'The Sporting Duchess.' Balcony, 50 cents.

8
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Beginning, Sunday, 7th, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door' with Phyllis Haver and Nigel Barry [sic].

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Beginning Sunday 7th, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door,' with a strong supporting cast, including Phyllis Haver and Nigel Barrie.

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Beginning Sunday 7th, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door,' with a strong supporting cast including Phyllis Haver and Nigel Barry [sic].

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Mon. 8th & Tue. 9th October at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Bolted Door,' starring Frank Mayo, Phyllis [sic] & Nigel Barry [sic]. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., an emotional story, 'The Bolted Door' starring Frank Mayo, with a strong supporting cast including Phyllis and Nigel Barrie. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-08
Summary:

The Bolted Door,' the Universal photodrama, directed by William Worthington, written by Geo. Gibbs and adopted to the screen by Geo. Randolph Chester, will be the attraction at the World Theatre tomorrow. The film is starred by Frank Mayo and Phyllis Haver. Film plot included.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08
Summary:

Both wives and husbands will be interested in 'The Bolted Door,' the new attraction (starring Frank Mayo), at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. The manner in which one couple solved the problem has been made into an interesting story by George Gibbs, the well-known…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., see 'The Bolted Door' starring Frank Mayo. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

16
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…

17
Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-17 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.'

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

Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.'

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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. '…

20
Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow at 9.30 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' in 10 reels. Balcony seats, 60 cents.