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: 1920-08-31 - 1920-08-31
Summary:

On Wednesday, September 1st at 9.15 p.m. precisely in the grounds of the Club De Recreio under the management of the Coronet Theatre, the principal item in the programme being a fine Triangle comedy drama, 'Little Red Decides.' Price of admission 50 cents, children half-price.

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

The attention of Kowloon residents is drawn to the advertisement which appears in another column of the open air cinema performance announced by Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet for tomorrow evening in the grounds of the Club de Recreio. The pictures selected are all first-class and the projection…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

The attention of Kowloon residents is drawn to the advertisement of the open air kinema performance announced by Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet, for tomorrow evening in the grounds of the Club de Recreio. The pictures selected are all first-class and the projection is worthy of the Coronet…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-28 - 1920-09-28
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, September 28th and 29th at 9.15, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Savage Woman' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.' String band of S. S. Columbia in attendance. The pictures are all new to Hongkong and the music will be first-class.

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Headline: Open Air Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-29
Summary:

There was a very large attendance last night, the best hitherto, at the open-air cinema in the grounds of the Club de Recreio, Kowloon. The pictures screened, which were greatly enjoyed and all entirely new to Hongkong, included one entitled 'The Savage Woman' in which Clara Kimball…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-06 - 1920-10-06
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Emily Stevens in 'Cora,' the tale of an artist's model. Popular prices. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-03 - 1920-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in a delightful picture, brim-full of life and fun, 'The Brass Check.' Said by many who have seen it to be their best picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-29
Summary:

Mr. H. W. Ray, the enterprising proprietor of the popular Coronet Theatre, has ambitious schemes on hand for establishing new picture palaces in Canton and Kowloon. Building operations have already been commenced at Canton on one of the finest sites in the City, and it is hoped to make a start…

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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…