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: 1916-11-21
Summary:

Under the title 'The King Visits his Armies in the Great Advance,' the latest War Office film was privately exhibited recently at the Scala Theatre in London. Plot and scenes are described in details.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-08
Summary:

The War Office cinematograph committee is becoming adopted in the production of battle films that touch intimately the hearts of the people. At the Scala Theatre, Charlotte street, was produced recently a new series of films entitled 'Sons of Our Empire,' including scenes of the fall…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-05
Summary:

A captured German and Austrian Propaganda film, 'The Kaiser-Before and After' is now being shown at the Scala Theatre. In different pictures we see the prime actor's various figures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-26
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-04
Summary:

The Grand is going to be opened at the Wanchai and Happy Valley end of the town. It has been elected on the site formerly occupied by the old Eastern Theatre. With a fine structure and a seating capacity of almost 650 persons, the theatre claims to be one of the largest picture theatre in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-05
Summary:

Wanchai now has an up-to-date cinema. The Grand, which stands on the site formerly occupied by the old Eastern, seats some 650 persons and is stated to be the largest picture theatre in the Colony. It is a fine imposing edifice. The interior decorative scheme is in white, the lights being in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

Where Men are Men,' a William Duncan Wild West film, is the attraction at the Grand Theatre, Wanchai, over the weekend.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

The attraction at the Grand Theatre, Wanchai, over the weekend is the William Duncan Wild West production, 'Where Men are Men.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

The attraction of the Grand Theatre, Wanchai, over the weekend is a William Duncan Wild West production, 'Where Men are Men.'

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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: 1923-06-13
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Grand Theatre is going to screen 'In Search of a Sinner' featuring Constance Talmadge. Film synopsis included.

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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.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-16
Summary:

Grandma's Boy,' a five-reel comedy, featuring Harold Lloyd, commences today at the Grand Theatre, Wanchai.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-16
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-20
Summary:

A fine programme is being presented at the Grand, Wanchai during the next few days. 'The Idle Class,' – a Charlie Chaplin film. The big picture is 'The Best of Luck,' an exciting racing drama. Both commence today and will run until Friday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
Summary:

There is a change of programme at the Grand Theatre. The big picture is 'Cousin Kate,' featuring Alice Joyce. Film plot included.