A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-23
Summary:

Military charities must have reaped a nice little sum on Saturday as a result of the concert in their aid at the Palace Theatre, Mount Austin Barracks.

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-11-21
Summary:

At the Theatre Royal on Saturday, the management of the Palace Theatre, Mount Austin, is producing one of their well-known variety entertainments. Performances by Mr. and Mrs. Worcester, Mrs. Walker and Mr. Donne.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-10
Summary:

Booking for the grand variety entertainment to be held at the Palace Theatre, Mt. Austin, on Saturday, is now proceeding at Moutrie and Co.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-16
Summary:

A variety entertainment programme takes place at the Palace Theatre, Mount Austin Barracks, on Saturday evening.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-20
Summary:

The entertainment at the Palace Theatre, Mount Austin, on Saturday night was a splendid success.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-10
Summary:

The next variety entertainment at the Palace Theatre, Mt. Austin, takes place on Saturday.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-19
Summary:

Variety entertainment will appear in the Palace Theatre, Mt. Austin on Saturday. Moutrie & Co., still have a few seats available for this entertainment.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-03
Summary:

The grand variety entertainment to be given at the Palace Theatre, Mt. Austin. The booking is in charge of Moutrie & Co.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-07
Summary:

Continued performances at the Palace Theatre, Mt. Austin.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

On Friday, here will be a cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute, open to members of the Institute, their children and friends.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

We are asked to remind our readers that there will be a cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute this afternoon, which is open to members of Institute, their children and their friends.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Display specially arranged for children at the Helena May Institute today. Only members of the Institute, their children and their friends may attend.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-09
Summary:

There will be no Cinematograph Display for Children at the Helena May Institute today, as previously arranged.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-01
Summary:

There will be no cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute today, Friday March 2nd, as previously arranged.

15
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…

16
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.

17
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…

18
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.

19
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
Summary:

Cousin Kate' is the star picture in the Grand's change of programme today. Cousin Kate, played by Alice Joyce, is one of those very efficient kind of people who always want to look after everybody else and keep them out of trouble. Film plot included.