A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-22 - 1916-08-23
Summary:

The Black Box,' 3rd episode of the great mystery serial; 'The Pocket Wireless' in 2 parts; 'The Life of Georges Carpentier' in 3 parts, a sporting drama featuring Georges Carpentier, the great french boxer, and showing all his big fights, training, etc.; 'Italian…

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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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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-22 - 1916-08-24
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) 'The Pocket Wireless' in 2 parts and 'The Black Box' (by Universal) are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. A drama in 3 parts, 'The Life of Georgi Carpentier' [sic],…

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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'

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-28
Summary:

Tonight, Oppenheim's great mystery serial, 4th and 5th episodes of 'The Black Box,' with each succeeding instalment, the mystery of 'The Black Box' increases in interest and intense excitement, each episode contains a smashing climax; Comedy and Tragedy in 3 reels, a…

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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

8
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,…

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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

10
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.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-12 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

Screening of 'The Black Box' (10th and 11th episodes), 'Memories that Huant' by Vitagraph, 'Andy Goes Aspirating' (Vitagraph), 'Muddy Romance' (Keystone) and 'Mixed Flats' (Lubin)

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-13 - 1916-09-14
Summary:

Screening of 'The Black Box' (10th and 11th episodes), 'Memories that Huant' by Vitagraph, 'Andy Goes Aspirating' (Vitagraph), 'Muddy Romance' (Keystone) and 'Mixed Flats' (Lubin); Full military band Tonight

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

A new serial film 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be commenced at the Victoria Theatre on Friday next. 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Miss Pearl White and 'Kick in, Kick in' are hoped to be secured next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-25 - 1918-01-26
Summary:

Tonight, the 15th and last episodes of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' the mystery fully explained. See who is the masked stranger. Also 'Max Between Two Fires,' a French comedy by Max Linder, played by the author, and 'The Tientsin Flood,' a picture specially…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-05 - 1918-02-06
Summary:

9.15 pm performance from Feb 6-7, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' 'The Yellow Claw' & 'A Clew from the Klondike'; Pathe's American Gazette and various comics; look out for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-06 - 1918-02-07
Summary:

9.15 p.m. performance, Wednesday and Thursday, the 6th and 7th February 1918, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' 'The Yellow Claw' and 'A Clue from the Klondike' [sic]. Pathe's American Gazette and various comics. Look out for the opening date of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-07 - 1918-02-07
Summary:

On Feb 8, Pathe's great Gold Rooster film 'When Baby Forgot' in 5 parts, featuring Baby Marie Osborne; Pathe's American Gazette, 'Matrimonial Economy' and 'A Flock Skeleton' [sic]; watch for the opening date of the latest serial of 'The Fatal Ring,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-08 - 1918-02-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm, Pathe's Gold Rooster play 'When Baby Forgot' in 5 parts, featuring the little favourite Baby Marie Osborne; a screaming comedy 'Luke Messenger' [sic] in 2 parts; Pathe's American Gazette; look out for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring…