A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 1923-06-05
Summary:

Wanchai now has an up-to-date cinema. The Grand, which stands on the site formerly occupied by the old Eastern, seats some 650 persons and is stated to be the largest picture theatre in the Colony. It is a fine imposing edifice. The interior decorative scheme is in white, the lights being in…

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

Today is First National Day in Hongkong. Every cinema in town is showing a First National attraction. Tonight at The Coronet: Interport Cricket, The Lincheng Affair and Rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical which is showing with 'Love, Honour and Behave.' Star: Tonight and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-13 - 1923-06-13
Summary:

Today is First National day in Hongkong. Every cinema in town is showing a First National attraction. Look out for this trademark. It is the sign of a good show. Tonight at the Coronet: Interport Cricket, the Lincheng Affair and Rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical, which is showing with…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
Summary:

There is a change of programme at the Grand Theatre. The big picture is 'Cousin Kate,' featuring Alice Joyce. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
Summary:

Cousin Kate' is the star picture in the Grand's change of programme today. Cousin Kate, played by Alice Joyce, is one of those very efficient kind of people who always want to look after everybody else and keep them out of trouble. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Tomorrow night the Grand Theatre in Queen's Road East inaugurates the new system to be followed throughout the Winter season. The opening programme includes Reginald Denny in the big racing picture, 'The Kentucky Derby' and the Williams Variety Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Tomorrow night at 9:15, the Grand Theatre at Queen's Road East announces the new system that is to be followed throughout the winter season. The new system is designed to please the European patronage. The opening program includes Reginald Denny in the big racing picture 'The Kentucky…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-05
Summary:

White Hands,' featuring Hobart Bosworth, is proving a popular attraction at the Grand, where it will be shown for the last time tonight. Buster Keaton brings roars of laughter with his comedy 'The Paleface.' Tomorrow Booth Tarkington's story 'The Flirt,' will the…

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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: 1923-11-19
Summary:

Big houses showed their appreciation of a first-class programme at the Grand Saturday and last night. In the hands of Mary Pickford, Mrs. Burnett's familiar story is made into a singularly charming picture. Mary plays the dual role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Harold Lloyd, as Doctor Jack, the 'Sunshine Doctor,' will be in consultation in Wanchai of the next four days. He is booked to appear at the Grand there. Lloyd has a whole bagful of new and screamingly funny tricks in this picture. He has a good cast with him.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Grand: Today & tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Doctor Jack.' The Star: Today only at 5.30, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Japanese Earthquake Pictures,' presented by the Taiwan Company [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Grand: Today and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack.' The Star: Today only at 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15, Japanese earthquake pictures presented by the Taiwan company. Usual star prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Grand: Today and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Doctor Jack.' The Star: Today only at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Japanese Earthquake Pictures' presented by the Taiwan Company. Usual Star prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-01
Summary:

Smiling Doug is due at the Grand tonight in an amusing comedy creation, 'The Nut.' Fairbanks has never been known to disappoint his public, and in this picture, he is inspiring. The female leading role is played by Marguerite de la Motte.

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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: 1923-12-18
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…