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: 1898-04-06 - 1898-04-06
Summary:

First presentation of the Great Illusion 'Noah's Ark', second edition of the truly marvellous and up-tp-date Cinematographe including 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade,' 'Greco-Turkish War' and 'A Gun Boat in Full Action.' Under the distinguished…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-07
Summary:

A complete change of programme was presented last night, at the entertainment given by Carl Hertz, in the City Hall. A number of remarkably lifelike pictures were shown by the cinematograph, 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade' being receiver with great enthusiasm. 'Persimmon…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-09
Summary:

There will no doubt be a very large audience present at the Theatre Royal this evening, when the renowned Carl Hertz, will make his re-appearance. In the marvellous cinematographe [sic] the new series pictures will be shown which includes the great sensational picture 'A Call on the London…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-09 - 1898-04-09
Summary:

Carl Hertz, the great London conjuror presented new tricks. First presentation of the Great Illusion 'Noah's Ark,' second edition of the truly marvellous and up-to-date Cinematographe including 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade,' 'Greco-Turkish War,' 'A…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-11
Summary:

There will doubtless be a big holiday audience present at the Theatre Royal this evening, to witness the performance of Carl Hertz. Also the cinematographe pictures were enthusiastically received, the fight between gunboats and the turn-out of the London Fire Brigade being re-shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-11 - 1898-04-11
Summary:

Carl Hertz, the great London conjuror presented new tricks. To see the Great Illusion 'Noah's Ark' or 'After the Flood.' And the New Pictures on the Cinematographe: 'The Greco-Turkish War,' 'Call on the London Fire Brigade,' and 'The Prince of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-11
Summary:

A new book by H. G. Wells or a new play by J. M. Barrie is not looking forward to with a keener nor more pleasant sense of anticipation than, in the moving picture world. 'Grandma's Boy,' starring Harold Lloyd, is the latest feature to be shown in the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-11 - 1922-12-11
Summary:

Grandma's Boy,' Harold Lloyd's first full length picture.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-11 - 1922-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy,' his first 5-reel feature. Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, 'Once Aboard the Lugger,' a British comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-12
Summary:

Grandma's Boy' was shown at the Coronet yesterday, starring Harold Lloyd. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy,' his first 5-reel feature. Kowloon Theatre: 9 p.m., special dance. Tickets $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy,' his first 5-reel feature. Kowloon Theatre: 5.45, final episodes of 'Tarzan.' No performance at 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy,' his first 5-reel feature. Kowloon Theatre: At 9 p.m., a dollar dance. Tickets at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-15 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy' in 5 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and Saturday, 'The Fortune Teller.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

In coming few days, Coronet will provide the screening of Douglas Fairbanks's 'The Three Musketeers,' the film version of Dumas famous novel; Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day' and Harold Lloyd's 'Grandma's Boy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-08
Summary:

At 2.30 and 7.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy' and our own Jazz band. Usual price. At 5 sharp and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers' and full musical score by orchestra of sixteen performers. Prices $2 and $1.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-10
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30 and 7.15, Pay Day, Grandma's Boy and Jazz Band. 5 sharp and 9.15, 'The Three Musketeers.' Kowloon Theatre: at 5.45 and 9.15, Willam [sic] Duncan in 'Steelheart.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday to Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, George Arliss in Disraeli. Ordinary prices. Kowloon Theatre: Monday to Wednesday at 5.45 and 9.15, Chaplin in Pay Day and Lloyd in Grandma's Boy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-16
Summary:

Harold Lloyd appears at the Grand, Wanchai, from today, in five-reel comedy, 'Grandma's Boy.'