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: 1921-12-31 - 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: 1922-01-27 - 1922-01-30
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand.' Matinee shows: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Pathe serial, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' with Marguerite Courtot; 5 p.m. sharp, Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law.' Admission: 60 cents and 40 cents.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Elsie Ferguson in 'A Doll's House.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George R. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 4 and 5 episodes. Booking at the Theatre. Sunday matinee 6 p.m. sharp, William Faversham in 'The Silver King.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Delys [sic] and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby.' Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 6 and 7 episodes. Booking at the Theatre. Sunday's matinee 6 p.m. sharp, Vivian Martin in 'Mirandy Smiles.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-17 - 1922-02-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance only, the Great Garcia Troupe, Bumps and Co., a comedy pantomime novelty, Nina, the girl with the personality in a new repertoire of songs and dances, and Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' Prices of admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-20 - 1922-02-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance only, the last show of the Great Garcia Troupe, Bumps and Company, Nina and the Garcia Brothers. Also Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 8 and 9 episodes. Booking at the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-24 - 1922-02-27
Summary:

Today 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Louise Glaum in 'Sex' by C. Gardner Sullivan, directed by Fred Niblo. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' episodes 10 and 11. Sunday matinee, 6 p.m. sharp, Lila Lee in 'The Secret Garden.' Usual prices…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-07 - 1922-03-07
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Carey in 'Riders of Vengeance' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' episodes 12 and 13. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Shirley Mason and Ernest Truex in 'Come on In.' Booking at the Theatre.

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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.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-25 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 29th October, Ivan Mozukin and Nathalis Lesienko in 'Kean' or (Genius of Disorder). Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-27 - 1924-10-28
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Mid-Channel.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ivan Mozukin and Nathalis Lesienko in 'The Man of Her Dreams.' Also 'Demon Shadow' ep. 4. Usual prices. October 28 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-28
Summary:

A masterwork of Alex. Dumas, 'Kean,' showing at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-29 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Kean' (Genius and Disorder) featuring Ivan Mozukin and Nathalis Lesienko. Also new round of 'Leather Pushers' (round 23). Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ivan Mozukin and Nathalis Lesienko in 'The Man of Her Dreams' and 'Demon Shadow' ep. 7.