A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-30
Summary:

A String band has been engaged in the Palisade tonight in the Palisade. Besides the 6th episode of 'The Black Box' and powerful drama 'The Wreck' and several comics will be shown.

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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.…

8
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…

10
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…

11
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.…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
14
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-06-02
Summary:

Starting Sunday 31st, B. P. Schulberg presents 'The Triflers' with Mae Busch, Frank Mayo, Elliott Dexter, Walter Hiers, Eva Novak and Lee Morgan. Usual prices. Coming, William Fox presents Zane Grey's world-famous story, 'The Last Trail' with Eva Novak, Wallace Beery,…

15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-06-03
Summary:

Starting Wednesday next, Goldwyn presents 'Red Lights,' the Clarence Badger production, by Carey Wilson from Edward E. Rose's stage play, with Marie Prevost, Ray [sic] Griffith, Alice Lake, Johnny [sic] Walker. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

One of the greatest mystery plays was 'The Rear Car,' by Edward Rose. The Play ran for a long period at the Majestic Theatre in Los Angeles with Richard Bennett in the role of 'crime deflector.' Many were of the opinion that it was the best mystery play since 'The Bat.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

Red Lights' will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow. Film plot included.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-03
Summary:

Red Lights,' is the attraction at the World Theatre for four days. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-03 - 1925-06-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'Red Lights' with Marie Prevost, Johnny [sic] Walker, Alice Lake, etc. Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production, 'Repentance' produced by Key Co. Hongkong. June 5-6 Remarks: Starting…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-04
Summary:

There are mystery, thrills and suspense in abundance in 'Red Lights,' which opened a four days engagement at the World Theatre yesterday. Film plot included.