A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Yankee Way
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-24
Summary:

A very special film will be seen in the Colony within the next few days. It is the latest William Fox Production 'The Yankee Way.' It has been called another George Walsh's smile-a-minute dramas.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-25 - 1919-01-25
Summary:

Caption: George Walsh Direction William Fox. Synopsis included. It will be shown at the Coronet Theatre on Monday next.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-25 - 1919-01-25
Summary:

Dick Mason is the character impersonated by 'Smile-a-minute' George Walsh in 'The Yankee Way'; and the scene of his operations is somewhere in the Balkans. It is above all the fascination of George Walsh's smile and snappy way of doing things that makes this William Fox…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-26 - 1919-01-26
Summary:

The Yankee Way,' George Walsh, direction William Fox. It will be shown at the Coronet Theatre on Monday next. Picture and plot included.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-27 - 1919-01-27
Summary:

George Walsh in William Fox's big surprise, 'The Yankee Way.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-27 - 1919-01-31
Summary:

January 27, 28 and 29 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'The Yankee Way' and Max Linder in 'He Should Wear Braces.' Booking at Robinson's. January 27 Remarks: George Walsh, the 'manly man' of the films and the proud possessor of the smile that won't…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-28
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre was packed to the doors, last night when the first (evening) screening of William Fox's comedy 'The Yankee Way' took place. It is said that Mr. George Walsh has succeeded in giving us something new in the movie and a quite distinctive 'picture'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-15 - 1919-09-19
Summary:

William Fox presents George Walsh whom you have waited to see since he delighted you in 'The Yankee Way' in 'The Beast.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-15 - 1919-09-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents George Walsh, whom you have waited to see since he delighted you in 'The Yankee Way' in 'The Beast.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-15 - 1919-09-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents George Walsh, whom you waited to see since he delighted you in 'The Yankee Way,' in 'The Beast.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-27 - 1919-10-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Smile-a-Minute George Walsh, the manly man of the screen in 'The Yankee Way,' direction of William Fox. Band of the Empress of Russia at 9.15. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday, October 31st, the new style show will be offered at 9.15 every night. Special music. Best quality films. Opening attraction, 'The Kentucky Derby' and J. C. Williams Variety Co. Admission, Circle, 60 cents. October 31 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4, Reginald Denny…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-29
Summary:

Beginning October 31st, the Grand Theatre, Queen's Road East, is going to remodel the 9:15 show especially to appeal to Europeans. To achieve this, along with artistic decoration, an orchestra is installed upstairs and special ticket offices are provided for circle seats. Charge of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday, October 31 st, the new style show will be offered at 9.15 every night, special music and best quality films. Opening attraction, 'The Kentucky Derby' and J. C. Williams Variety Co. Admission circle, 60 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-30 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday, October 31st, the new season's programme, Reginald Denny in 'The Kentucky Derby' and J. C. Williams Variety Co. Special music. Admission 60 cents.

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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: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Our advertising columns carry an announcement by the Grand Theatre that will interest residents in the Eastern part of the town. The scheme, which includes several novel features, is to put into effect with a view to catering especially to European patronage at the 9.15 performance. A small…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-31
Summary:

The new season at the Grand opens tonight with 'The Kentucky Derby' and the Williams Variety Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31
Summary:

The Grand in Wanchai has got together a good programme for the first night of their new season. The J. C. Williams Company is a combination of various artistes, and Reginald Denny has such a big following that 'The Kentucky Derby,' in which he is the star, should draw a big crowd. The…