A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-25
Summary:

There will be a change of programme at the Palisade, Kowloon, tonight; the principal film being 'Caprice' featuring Miss Mary Pickford. Others include 'Schnitz, the Tailor,' 'A Marriage for Money,' 'Oh! My Aunt,' etc.

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Headline: The 'Palisade'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-27
Summary:

Several films will be shown on Friday at the Palisade, including 'Caprice,' acted by the Famous Players Co. featuring Mary Pickford. In addition, 'A Marriage for Money,' several Keystone films and Harry's Gazette. 'Sixty Years a Queen' is coming on Friday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…

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Headline: Temptation'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-28
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28
Summary:

Temptation,' which comes to the World Theatre for four days' run commencing Sunday, is an instance of how far the producers will go in this direction. The story deals with the sudden wealth which comes to a young couple. Film plot included. Although 'Temptation' was made in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-30
Summary:

Temptation' is showing today at the World Theatre. It represents a theme as old as man and yet as new as today.

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Headline: Temptation'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-31
Summary:

World Theatre is screening a seven-reel super production 'Temptation.' The cast includes Bryant Washburn, Eva Novak, June Elvidge, Vernon Steele and Phillips Smalley. It is the work of Lenore Coffee and was directed by Edward L. Le Saint [sic]. Film synopsis included. Tomorrow's…