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: 1920-08-28
Summary:

By the courtesy of Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet Theatre, an invitation open-air cinema entertainment has been arranged for members of the Club Recreio and their friends. Among the films will be the Metro drama, featuring Nazimova, 'Out of the Fog,' a beautiful drama in seven parts. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-01 - 1920-09-01
Summary:

Open-air cinema at the Club de Recreio, showing 'Little Red Decides,' a delightful Triangle picture and Harold Lloyd comedy, under the management of the Coronet. Admission 50 cents, children half-price.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

A splendid Metro photoplay entitled 'Secret Strings' and two comedies. The entire programme being new to Hongkong audiences. September 4 remarks: Alfresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray. Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Billy West and Club…

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., al fresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray, Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Also Billy West and Cub Comedies.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., al fresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray, Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings,' also Billy West and Cub Comedies. September 4 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Secret Strings' at the open-air cinema show at the Club de…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-17 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Kowloon residents! Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl.' Harold Lloyd and Cartoon comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-18 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Don't forget tonight's open-air cinema performance at the Club de Recreio, Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl.' Also Harold Lloyd and cartoon comedies.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-13 - 1920-10-13
Summary:

Open-air cinema, Wednesday and Thursday at 9.15 p.m., Rex Beach's masterpiece, 'The Crimson Gardenia.' Don't miss this really fine film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-20 - 1920-10-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Gates of Brass.' Also British Gazette and Lloyd comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-25 - 1920-10-29
Summary:

Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady,' Lloyd comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-25 - 1920-10-25
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady' and Lloyd comedy.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-07 - 1923-06-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Usual prices. The Star: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Love, Honor and Behave,' Mack Sennett super comedy. The Grand: Thursday and Friday at 7.15 and 9.30, 'A Dangerous…

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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.

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

The Sporting Duchess,' is the feature film showing at the Grand Theatre tonight. The film starred Alice Joyce. Mr. Ray has decided to discontinue the serial at the Grand Theatre at the 9.15 performance and he is giving an all-European show.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-11
Summary:

Grand Theatre, Wanchai, is going to present 'The Sporting Duchess' featuring Alice Joyce. Costing some four lakhs of dollars, the film exhibits continuous scenes of racing with dynamic camera angles. Commencing from tonight, Mr. Ray has decided to discontinue the serial at the Grand…

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

Today and tomorrow, Grand Theatre is going to screen 'In Search of a Sinner' featuring Constance Talmadge. Film synopsis included.

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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: 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.