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: 1923-11-14
Summary:

Booth Tarkington ranks amongst the greatest masters of fiction of the day, and in 'The Flirt,' he has written a story which is a good deal stronger than the name indicates. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: At the Grand
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16 - 1923-11-16
Summary:

Public approval is the best criterion of film merit. That is the reason 'The Flirt' will be held over for one day more. Today is its last day.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
Summary:

Mary Pickford is due at the popular priced Wanchai house tonight, in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' in which she plays a dual role, that of the little 'lord' and of 'Dearest,' his beloved mother. All the familiar characters of the book appear in the production. '…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Tonight, Grand Theatre will be showing the romantic film drama, entitled 'The Prisoner,' starring Herbert Rawlinson and Eileen Percy.

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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: 1923-11-28
Summary:

When Frank Mayo made 'The First Degree,' he entered a new field. Hitherto cast in melodrama of the outdoors, he principally characterized the fighting he-men type. But in 'The First Degree,' he enacted a purely emotional role. The success of this venture in emotional acting…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

The Grand programme for tonight until Thursday is Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door,' hailed as one of the best films the diminutive star has yet appeared in. As is usual with Miss Pickford's features, the story is sentimental rather than highly dramatic.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, Grand Theatre will be screening 'Dead Game' featuring Hoot Gibson. Like other Hoot's pictures, the 'Dead Game' is full of excitement. A good comedy film and topical gazette rounds out the bill.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

A story of life in the Old South of 1835 is told in the Vitagraph production, 'The Prodigal Judge,' which commences at the Grand tonight. Some exciting scenes of floods on the Mississippi river make the film spectacular, but it is chiefly remarkable for the acting of Maclyn [sic]…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-18
Summary:

Kathryn [sic] Williams and an all-star cast appear in 'Trimmed in Scarlet,' the attraction due today at the Grand. The picture is adapted from the old stage play of the same name. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-20
Summary:

Herbert Rawlinson in the role of Jimmy Dorgan appears at the Grand tonight. The plot of the picture – 'Fools and Riches' – principally concerns the plan by which Old Man Dorgan reforms his erring son. It will be good news to the residents in the Eastern district that 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28
Summary:

H. B. Warner is the star of 'God's Man,' the strong drama showing today, Friday only, at the Grand. Tomorrow the principal picture is Anita Stewart in 'The Yellow Typhoon.' The film is all concerned with plots and intrigues. Buster Keaton also is in the programme, this…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-31
Summary:

The Yellow Typhoon' winds up at the Grand tonight and Mr. Buster Keaton will also launch his remarkable craft for the very final time. An interesting programme tomorrow includes the film version of 'Dead Men Tell No Tales.' It was written by E. W. Hornung, famous author of '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

The name of E. W. Hornung is associated with many fine stories of the adventurous kind. 'Raffles' was probably his greatest, but in 'Dead Men Tell No Tales,' he had another almost, if not equally good. Now Vitagraph, following the modern tendency of 'film-ize' well-…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-03
Summary:

The Heart of Maryland,' an elaborate film version of the famous stage play of the same name by David Belasco, will be shown at the Grand theatre today and tomorrow. Catherine Calvert, the Vitagraph star, heads an all-star cast in the role of Maryland Calvert. The picture was nearly six…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Monday, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas.' The Star: Tonight & Sunday, Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol.' The Grand: Tonight till Monday, 'The Midnight Guest,' and Buster Keaton Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight till Monday, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas.' The Star: Tonight and Sunday, Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol.' The Grand: Tonight till Monday, 'The Midnight Guest' and Buster…