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.

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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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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.'

5
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.

8
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.

9
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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

The Prisoner,' a quick moving drama starring Herbert Rawlinson, will occupy the screen at the Star tonight til Saturday. Film plot included.

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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…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The Prisoner,' a film made from the novel by George Barr McCutcheon, is now screening at the Star. Film plot included.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-16 - 1923-11-17
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.'

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

Salome' will be shown at the Star for one day. Other big features being booked to follow including 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' 'Dr. Jack' and 'Dead Game.'

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

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Prisoner.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda' is based on Anthony Hope's novel, which will be screened at the Star tonight. The film is made by Rex Ingram, starring Alice Terry. On Wednesday, the attraction will be Harold Lloyd's 'Dr. Jack.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-19 - 1923-11-20
Summary:

At the Coronet: Showing Monday to Thursday, November 19 to 22, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish,' a United Artists production. Anniversary week at the Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Terry in 'The Prisoner of Zenda.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Herbert Rawlinson and Eileen Percy are the joint stars of 'The Prisoner' the romantic film drama showing tonight at the Grand. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-21 - 1923-11-22
Summary:

At the Coronet: Showing Monday to Thursday, November 19 to 22, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish,' a United Artists production. Anniversary week at the Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack.' Children…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
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…