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: 1909-08-26 - 1909-09-07
Summary:

Performance by Melle Dorita, Miss Bessie Young and magician Ilford

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-09-09 - 1909-09-11
Summary:

Performers: Miss Bessie Young, Serio Comic & Miss Dorita. Good pictures, new songs and new dances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-09-10
Summary:

Alexandra Cinema-Theatre was providing a select programme this week. The two lady artistes engaged are Dori-Ta and Bessie Young. All the films shown were new and the pictures were thrown on the screen without a 'flicker.' The splendid system of ventilation guarantees the patrons a cool…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-09-13 - 1909-09-16
Summary:

Performer: Miss Bessie Young; Excellent up-to-date pictures, including 'Flash James', a most realistic dramatic film

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Delay in transit prevented the Grand from obtaining 'The Flirt' in time for showing last night, and accordingly, it brought forward one of its attractions intended for a later date, 'The Accidental Honeymoon,' featuring Elaine Hammerstein. Miss Hammerstein ranks with the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
Summary:

The Grand should draw a good crowd during the next four days when Max Linder will be the star attraction in the amusing burlesque of Dumas' famous novel. 'The Three Must Get There's' is an absurdity from start to finish, and Linder as 'Dart-in-Again,' the young…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Prisoner' is the film to be shown at the Grand for the next three days. The film is adapted from a popular story by George Barr McCutcheon and concerns the adventures of a young American. 'The Prisoner,' of course, is primarily a romance, but…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
Summary:

Dead Game,' Hoot Gibson's thriller-comedy-romance feature shows tonight at the Grand. Hoot Gibson shines with some splendid horsemanship in the film. For Sunday, Gladys Walton stars in an attractive comedy. 'The Love Letter,' in which she has a good part as a young society…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Earle Williams is the star of 'The Silver Car,' the drama presented at the Grand tonight. The story is one of political intrigue, with a dashing young hero, who, disguised as a chauffeur, penetrates the secrets of the enemy stronghold. Film plot included.