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: 1916-07-18 - 1916-07-18
Summary:

Tonight's Programme: 'The Lost Will', 'The Blind Man', 'Milan', 'A Noise from the Deep' (Keystone Comic), 'Dairy of Duckling', 'Harry's Gazette'; Band night on Wednesday

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-18
Summary:

Mr. W. M. Barker of Singapore representing the Australasian Films Ltd., is staying in Hongkong to supply the 'Palisade' Cinema with world's pictures. 'The Port of Missing Men' with Arnold Daly in the leading role will be screened. This production is similar to '…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-18 - 1916-07-20
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Tonight's programme including dramas, 'The Lost Will' (in 2 parts), 'The Blind Man' (in 3 parts), 'Milan' (Scenic) and 'Diary of a Duckling.' Comics including 'A Noise from the Deep…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-19 - 1916-07-19
Summary:

Tonight's Programme: 'The Lost Will', 'The Blind Man', 'Milan', 'A Noise from the Deep' (Keystone Comic), 'Dairy of Duckling', 'Harry's Gazette'; Band night Tonight

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-20 - 1916-07-20
Summary:

Tonight's Programme: 'The Lost Will', 'The Blind Man', 'Milan', 'A Noise from the Deep' (Keystone Comic), 'Dairy of Duckling', 'Harry's Gazette'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-21 - 1916-07-21
Summary:

The Famous Players Films Co. present Arnold Daly in 'The Port of Missing Men' in 5 parts; Also screening of Australian Cartoon Gazette and Keystone Comic: 'Fatty's Finish' and 'Snookie's Disguise'; Band night Saturday

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-21
Summary:

Tonight's change of programme at the Palisade, Kowloon, includes a wonderful film entitled 'The Port of Missing Men,' which is similar to 'A Prisoner of Zenda'; comic and gazette also will be included.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-21 - 1916-07-25
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The film, 'The Port of Missing Men,' featuring Arnold Daly. Keystone comics including 'Fatty's Finish' and 'Snooker's Disguise' [sic]. Australian cartoon gazette included. Band night on Saturday.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-22 - 1916-07-22
Summary:

The Famous Players Films Co. present Arnold Daly in 'The Port of Missing Men' in 5 parts; Also screening of Australian Cartoon Gazette and Keystone Comic: 'Fatty's Finish' and 'Snookie's Disguise'; Band night Tonight

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-24 - 1916-07-24
Summary:

The Famous Players Films Co. present Arnold Daly in 'The Port of Missing Men' in 5 parts; Also screening of Australian Cartoon Gazette and Keystone Comic: 'Fatty's Finish' and 'Snookie's Disguise'

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06 - 1918-09-07
Summary:

6th, 7th and 8th September, 9.15 performance, 'The Mystery Ship,' the serial extraordinary, 1st and 2nd episodes. Also 'The Animated Weekly' No. 142, 'The Little Band of Gold' in 2 parts, Keystone. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class,…

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06 - 1918-09-06
Summary:

September 6th, 7th and 8th, 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. performance, the Universal presents Ben Wilson with Neva Gerber in 'The Mystery Ship,' the serial stupendous in 18 episodes, 36 parts. Never shown before in Hongkong. Full orchestra in attendance. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06
Summary:

The Empire Theatre has been reopened under new management and the premises have been renovated to assure the comfort of patrons. It is announced that commencing from tonight the Universal serial film 'The Mystery Ship' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber will be screened.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-13 - 1918-09-16
Summary:

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th September, 9.15 performance, showing 'The Mystery Ship,' the Universal serial extraordinary and interesting comics. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class, 30 cents; second-class, 20 cents.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-20 - 1918-09-23
Summary:

September 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 9.15 performance, the serial stupendous, 'The Mystery Ship' 5th and 6th episodes; The Animated Weekly No. 143; 'Lover's Lost Control' in 2 parts featuring Syd. Chaplin (Keystone). Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents;…

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-27 - 1918-09-30
Summary:

27th, 28th, 29th and 30th September, 9.15 performance, screening 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 7 and 8. Also Animated Weekly No. 144 and various comedies. Today matinee, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Mystery Ship.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-27
Summary:

At the Empire Theatre the episodes of the 'Mystery Ship' will be screened at Saturday Matinees. The first two episodes will be screened on Saturday next.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-04 - 1918-10-07
Summary:

October 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th, 9.15 performance, 'The Mystery Ship,' episodes 9 and 10; 'Black Masks'; 'The Rescue'; Animated Weekly No. 144; 'A Shooting Match' (Keystone). Matinees: every Thursday at 5.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00 p.m.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-12 - 1918-10-14
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 11 and 12. Also Animated Weekly No. 145 and various comedies. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 3 and 4. Manila string band in attendance.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-18 - 1918-10-19
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 13 and 14. Also 'Humpty Dumpty,' comedy in 3 parts. Sunday next matinee, 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 5 and 6.