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: 1906-06-07
Summary:

On Saturday night 182,000 moving pictures illustrative of the Britt-Nelson contest will be shown in the City Hall, under the supervision of the representative for the Far East of Mr. J. W. Coffroth. The fight of 18 rounds was the most exciting character. The entertainment will be given for 2…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-03
Summary:

Under the auspices of the Odd Volumes Society, Mr. J. B. Suttor, Commercial Commissioner for New South Wales will lecture at the City Hall on Thursday, at 5:15 p.m., on Australian life. The lecture will be illustrated by cinematograph pictures, specially taken for the New South Wales Government…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-30
Summary:

A very interesting lecture in Australia was given at the City Hall on Thursday evening, under the auspices of the Old Volumes Society by Mr J. B. Suttor, Commercial Commissioner in the East for New South Wales. Interesting cinematograph films illustrative of the scenery, sport, the farm etc.,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-03
Summary:

Mr. Fred B. Smith and Mr. Raymond Robins are on a world tour in a 'men and religion forward movement' and visit YMCA. They have a meeting in the City Hall and accompanied by the Messrs. Paul J. Gilbert, P.H. Metcalf, C.M. Keeler and Ed. W. Peck. Raymond Robins dealt with the social…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-17
Summary:

A scheme was submitted by Mr. J. Caer Clark, architect and surveyor, to the War Memorial Committee, which pays for itself by the provision of new building areas where they are most needed in the business section of the City. The scheme provides an additional and easy means of communication…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday, October 31st, the new style show will be offered at 9.15 every night. Special music. Best quality films. Opening attraction, 'The Kentucky Derby' and J. C. Williams Variety Co. Admission, Circle, 60 cents. October 31 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4, Reginald Denny…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-29
Summary:

Beginning October 31st, the Grand Theatre, Queen's Road East, is going to remodel the 9:15 show especially to appeal to Europeans. To achieve this, along with artistic decoration, an orchestra is installed upstairs and special ticket offices are provided for circle seats. Charge of…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-30 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday, October 31st, the new season's programme, Reginald Denny in 'The Kentucky Derby' and J. C. Williams Variety Co. Special music. Admission 60 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Our advertising columns carry an announcement by the Grand Theatre that will interest residents in the Eastern part of the town. The scheme, which includes several novel features, is to put into effect with a view to catering especially to European patronage at the 9.15 performance. A small…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31
Summary:

The Grand in Wanchai has got together a good programme for the first night of their new season. The J. C. Williams Company is a combination of various artistes, and Reginald Denny has such a big following that 'The Kentucky Derby,' in which he is the star, should draw a big crowd. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-01 - 1923-11-02
Summary:

9.15, the New Season's Programme. Reginald Denny in 'The Kentucky Derby.' November 1 Remarks: Also, J. C. Williams Variety Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-01 - 1923-11-02
Summary:

9.15, the new season's programme, Reginald Denny in 'The Kentucky Derby' and J. C. Williams Variety Co. Orchestral music. Circle admission 60 cents.

14
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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Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-02 - 1923-11-02
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the and J. C. Williams Variety Co. Also Reginald Denny in 'The Kentucky Derby.' Circle tickets 60 cents.