A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-21
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) 'The Black Box' (by Universal) acted by Herbert Rawlinson. The first and second episodes are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor included. Programme including the drama 'The Bride of the Haunted Castle,' 'The…

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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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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-25 - 1916-08-28
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The fourth and fifth episodes of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. A drama in 3 reels, Comedy and Tragedy. Picture including Kitchener's Army. Comics…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-29 - 1916-09-01
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The sixth episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. A drama 'The Wreck'in 3 parts. Drama including Under Desperation's Spur (by…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-05 - 1916-09-07
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The eighth episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Golden Calf' in 3 parts (by Nordrisk), 'Jim the Mule…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-08 - 1916-09-11
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The eighth and ninth episode of 'The Black Box,' and the picture 'The Lion Hunters' are displayed. Comics including 'A Brand New Hero,' 'Double Crossed' and 'A Sky Pirate.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-16 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

All tramcars stop at this theatre. Tuesday 16th to Thursday 18th August, 9.15 p.m., Betty Brice in 'Loyalty.' 5.15 p.m. matinees: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 'The Flame of Yukon [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 17 and 18 episodes of 'The Moon Riders.' August 18…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Friday, 18th to Monday, 22nd August, 9.15 p.m. only, Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees: 5.15 p.m. Friday and Saturday (18th and 19th), 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in 'The Vanishing Dagger' episodes 1 and 2. 2.30…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th August, 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Hired Man,' a Paramount star attraction in 5 acts. Paramount Magazine and Mack Sennet [sic] comedies. Special matinee for children, 5.15 p.m. Thursday, the 25th, 4th and 5th episodes of 'Vanishing Trails.' 2…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-09-01
Summary:

Tuesday 30th to Thursday 1st September 9.15 p.m., final shows of the world champion fight, Dempsey vs Carpentier. Admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Matinees at 5.15 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, Dempsey vs Carpentier fight. Thursday, 'Vanishing Trails' episodes 6 and 7. 7.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-05
Summary:

Friday 2nd to Monday 5th September 9.15 p.m., Zane Grey's 'Desert Gold' in 7 parts, starring E. K. Lincoln. Plot included. Matinee programmes: Friday 2nd, 5.15 p.m., 'Dempsey vs Carpentier'; Saturday 3rd, 'Woman and the Law' [sic]. Friday 2nd to Monday 5th, 7.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th instant, 9.15 p.m., Triangle Film Corp. presents Margaret [sic] Blanche in 'A Place in the Sun.' Also Pathe's News and Comedies. Matinee programmes: Tuesday and Wednesday 5.15 p.m., 'Desert Gold'; Thursday 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-09 - 1921-09-12
Summary:

Saturday, 10th to Monday, 12th, 9.15 p.m., Augustus Thomas in 'As a Man Thinks' featuring Leah Baird. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Friday 9th and Sunday 11th, 'A Place in the Sun'; Saturday 10th, 'To Honour and Obey'; 7.15 p.m. Friday to Monday, 'Vanishing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Ruffells presents 'The Great Game' featuring Bombardier Wells. Also Pathe's latest news and comedies. Matinee programmes 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail' 10 and 11 episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-19 - 1921-09-19
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., A Grand Variety Concert. A great programme organized by Mr. A. B. Allan, local talent and good artistes. Admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Matinee programmes 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail' 10 and 11 episodes.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-21 - 1921-09-26
Summary:

Friday 23rd to Monday 26th at 9.15 p.m., Pathe special feature starring Emmy Wehlen, 'Lifting Shadows.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Monday, 'The Great Game'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails' 12 and 13 episodes. Usual prices. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-27 - 1921-10-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the 'Symbol of Sacrifice' in 8 reels. Usual prices. Secure your seats early from Messrs Mehta and Co. Matinee programme: Friday to Monday, 5.15 p.m., 'The Kingdom of Love'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Vanishing Trails.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-31 - 1922-01-03
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre, Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episodes of 'The White Horseman' featuring Art Acord. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.…