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: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-18
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (1st & 2nd Episodes), to see Herbert Rawlinson's acting, 'The Bride of the Haunted Castle', 'A Water Dog' (Keystone Comedy), 'The Greater Motive', 'Panama Canal' and 'Three Girls and A Man'; Band night…

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-18
Summary:

The management of the Palisade Cinema is including the Weekend programme the first two instalments. Each situation is plausible and interesting in the pictures. 'The Black Box' featured in 15 episodes and made by the Universal Film Manufacturing Co., the play is written by Mr. E.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-19 - 1916-08-19
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (1st & 2nd Episodes), to see Herbert Rawlinson's acting, 'The Bride of the Haunted Castle', 'A Water Dog' (Keystone Comedy), 'The Greater Motive', 'Panama Canal' and 'Three Girls and A Man'; Band night…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21 - 1916-08-21
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box', see Anna Little's acting; Also 'The Bride of the Haunted Castle', 'A Water Dog', 'The Greater Motive', 'Panama Canal' and 'Three Girls and A Man'; Band night Tonight; Picture included

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

On Saturday night, the Palisade offered one of its especially good programmes, but unfortunately the rain entered with proceedings and the spectators were obliged to seek shelter. We are asked by the management to announce that it will welcome, free of charge, all patrons who were compelled to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The management of the Palisade will welcome free of charge all patrons who were compelled to leave the Palisade on Saturday night on account of the rain. The Band will again be in attendance tonight and the programme will include the great mystery film 'The Black Box.'

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The management of the Palisade will welcome free of charge those who were compelled to leave early on Saturday night. The band will attend and 'The Black Box' by E. Phillips Oppenheim will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-22 - 1916-08-24
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (3rd episode), 'The Pocket Wireless', 'The Life of George Carpenter', 'Italian Cavalry', 'Guzzle the Golfer' (Keystone Comic), 'Buster Brown on Goats' (Edison Comic) and 'The Border Range'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-25 - 1916-08-25
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (4th & 5th Episodes), 'Comedy and Tragedy', 'Kitchener's Army', 'Kid Love' (Keystone Comedies) and 'A Convenient Friend'

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-25
Summary:

The fourth and fifth episodes of 'The Black Box' will be shown at the Palisade tonight; besides a powerful drama 'Comedy and Tragedy' in 3 reels, picture of Kitchener's Army, comedies, etc.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

Tonight, first & second episodes of the greatest ever produced: 'Neal of the Navy' in 14 episodes - 2 parts each, featuring Lillian Lorraine, supported by an all star cast, headed by William Conklin.

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-29
Summary:

On Aug 26, the 1st and 2nd episodes of the great production serial film 'Neal of the Navy'; 3rd & 4th episodes on Aug 30.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (4th & 5th Episodes), 'Comedy and Tragedy', 'Kitchener's Army', 'Kid Love' (Keystone Comedies) and 'A Convenient Friend'; Band night Tonight

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (1st & 2nd Episode) of a 14 episode serial, featuring Lillian Lorraine and William Conklin

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-30
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (1st & 2nd Episode)

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26
Summary:

Mr. E. R. Bush arrived in the Colony yesterday and arranged a film to be screened at the Bijou theatre which is about the adventure of a boy who is engaged in a search for an island treasure and became an officer aboard a U. S. ship.

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26
Summary:

The Black Box,' by E. Phillips Oppenheim, is being shown at the Palisade and great entertainments were screened. Film plot for the fourth and fifth episodes included. Other films include 'Comedy and Tragedy,' 'Kitchener's Army,' Keystone's 'Kid Love,…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-28 - 1916-08-28
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (4th & 5th Episodes), 'Comedy and Tragedy', 'Kitchener's Army', 'Kid Love' (Keystone Comedies) and 'A Convenient Friend'; Band night Tonight

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the weekend attraction is the new American serial, 'Neal of the Navy.' In the instalments shown on Saturday night, one of the most striking features was a fine picture of the eruption of Mont Pelee.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The Palisade at Kowloon is not only maintaining but is vastly increasing its popularity, and very large numbers of people from both sides of the Harbour have visited it during the weekend. The pictures shown are of a good class, and the seating accommodation is particularly satisfactory.…