A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Royal Cinema Theatre: Installation at Buckingham Palace
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-07-08
Summary:

A cinematograph theatre is to be installed at Buckingham Palace for the benefit of the younger members of the Royal family and their friends. The King and Queen regard films of current events as an excellent medium for illustrating topics from all over the world.

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Headline: The China Mail News 1923-06-09
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

The attraction at the Grand Theatre, Wanchai, over the weekend is the William Duncan Wild West production, 'Where Men are Men.'

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Headline: Racing Film: 'The Sporting Duchess' at the Grand
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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Headline: The China Mail News 1923-06-16
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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Headline: Cousin Kate' at the Grand
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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Headline: Private Kinema Shows
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-21
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Headline: The Grand Theatre: Tomorrow Night's Big Show
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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Headline: The Grand: Tonight's Opening
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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Headline: The Grand: Good Opening Night
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-01
Summary:

There was a good crowd at the Grand last night, by the performances provided from William Variety Co, with performers Young Eddie Polo, Jack and Cora. 'The Kentucky Derby' was also screened.

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Headline: The Flirt: Good Bill at the Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-14
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's wonderful story 'The Flirt' fills the bill at the Grand tonight and tomorrow. Harold Lloyd's 'Get Out and Get Under' also included in the programme.

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Headline: The Grand: 'The Prisoner'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Herbert Rawlinson and Eileen Percy are the joint stars of 'The Prisoner' the romantic film drama showing tonight at the Grand. Film plot included.

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Headline: Authorities Say Why Lloyd is Successful
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
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Headline: The Grand: 'Way Down East' Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

After the ran of 'Fools and Riches' finishes at the Grand tonight, Griffith's picture 'Way Down East' is due. People who missed their opportunity in Coronet, will be welcomed. On Xmas day Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or…

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Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-23
Summary:

The Grand announced that they are compiled to withdraw 'Way Down East' after today show. Tomorrow Harold Lloyd's 'Now or Never' will be shown. Constance Talmadge's 'Wedding Bells' is also in the bill for Xmas.