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: 1909-05-24
Summary:

Mr. Harold Evelyn (Ben Hur) will give a private demonstration of physical culture, feats of strength, etc., at the Hongkong Cinematograph tomorrow evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-27
Summary:

In addition to the liberal programme of interesting pictures shown at the Hongkong Cinematograph, which is under new management, Mr. Harold F. Evelyn, a New Zealander, gave a display of feats of strength and showed by keeping time to music the great command he has of each muscle.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-22
Summary:

There was a claim for hire of cinematograph films and for posters brought by Harold Seth against the Hongkong Cinematograph Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-02 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

Tonight at 7 p.m. and 9.30, Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken' and George B. Seitz in 'The Sky Ranger.' Prices: 15 to 50 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad,' Shanghai Races May 1923 (By courtesy of B. A. T.) and Screen Magazine. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'Anna Christie.' Booking at Moutrie's. At 5.30 matinee, Mary Pickford in '…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.' Also 'Shanghai Races, May 1923' by Courtesy of B. A. T. and Screen Magazine. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'Anna Christie.' Tickets: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's. 5.30…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad,' 'Shanghai Races, May 1923,' by courtesy of B. A. T. and Screen Magazine. The Star: Adele Blood in 'Anna Christie.' Tickets: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's. 5.30 matinee, Mary…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-05 - 1923-06-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Thursday and Friday, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'His Wife's Friend.' The Grand: Tonight at 7 &…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-05 - 1923-06-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Thursday and Friday, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'His Wife's Friend.' The Grand: Tonight at 7 and 9.15,…

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-05 - 1923-06-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Thursday and Friday, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'His Wife's Friend.' The Grand: Tonight at 7 and 9.15…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-06 - 1923-06-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Thursday and Friday, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'His Wife's Friend.' The Grand: Today at 2.30,…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chambers' greatest novel, 'The Turning Point,' The B. A. T. Coy's Snappy News Reel, and Century Comedy. Commencing Tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' a United Artists super attraction.…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements tonight and tomorrow. The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chamber's 'The Turning Point.' Also Town Topic No. 3, the B. A. T. Company's snappy newsreel and Century Comedy. Commencing tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,…

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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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Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boys.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-18 - 1923-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, United Artists presents Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' in 8 reels. The Star: Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Metro presents 'The Best of Luck.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-18 - 1923-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, United Artists present Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light' in 8 reels. The Star: Today and Tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Metro presents the great Drury Lane drama, 'The Best of Luck.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma…