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: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The programme includes a serial film 'The Black Box' and war pictures, particularly the British Gazette. There was a good feature 'The Golden Sword Knot' and the comic cartoon picture 'The Police Dog No. 1' raised many a hearty laugh. The band of the 18th Infantry…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-25 - 1916-08-25
Summary:

Screening of 'The Black Box', Pathe's 'The Menace', 'Max Linder Joins the Colours', 'The Great War (New Comers at French Front)', 'The Great War (Russian Units in France)'; Pathe's British Gazette: 'Cupid in Hospital'

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Black Box', Pathe's 'The Menace', 'Max Linder Joins the Colours', 'The Great War (New Comers at French Front)', 'The Great War (Russian Units in France)'; Pathe's British Gazette: 'Cupid in Hospital…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-31
Summary:

A large audience was attracted to the Victoria Theatre by the performance of Dr. Richard Rowe and 'Mora' with hand tricks and answering questions of audiences. The pictures included further episodes of the 'Black Box' and 'Romona' [sic].

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-16
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre promises further sensational serial films when the run of 'The Black Box' is concluded, among them being 'The Broken Coin.' The next serial film will be 'Red Circle.'

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-22
Summary:

Further episodes of the popular film the 'Black Box' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre during the week. The next serial film will be the 'Red Circle.'

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-05 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, 3rd to 6th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edith Hallor in 'Just Outside the Door.' Also round 3 of 'The Leather Pushers.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child' in 6 parts. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Baby Marie Osborne in 'Voice of Destiny.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices.…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-08
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 8th and 9th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child.' Monday 2.30 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 1 and 2. Tuesday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Invisible Ray' episodes 13, 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

Everybody knows Daniel Defoe's 'Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,' the delightful book which amused us as children. The story is being filmed under the Universal production, and will be shown at the World Theatre. Another film attraction is 'The Carnival Child.'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-15
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 10th to 13th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super special in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday to Thursday, 'Invisible Ray' episodes 13, 14 and 15. Friday to Monday, 'The Adventures of Robinson…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-13
Summary:

It is reported that a very enjoyable part of yesterday's entertainment, from the Japanese point of view, was the cinema show at the World Theatre in the afternoon. The film screened was 'Robinson Crusoe.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-19 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The Joyous Trouble-Makers' in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Friday to Monday, 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures present Constance Binney in 'Room and Board.' Monday at 2.30 p.m. only, 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-31 - 1923-02-03
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 31st January to 3rd February at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures present Wanda Hawley in 'The House That Jazz Built.' Friday to Monday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 7 and 8. Note: on and after 31st January, 1923…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-09 - 1923-02-10
Summary:

Wednesday 7th to Saturday 10th February at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ralph Ince in 'Out of the Snows' in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 9 and 10. Prices of admission: matinee 60 cents and 40 cents; night show $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 19th and 20th February at 5 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round five. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m, Monday: 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 11 and 12; Tuesday: Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Olive Tell in 'A Woman's Business.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round six. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday to Thursday, Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle' episodes 1 and 2; Friday to Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 13 and 14.…

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-28
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 26th and 27th February at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Binney in 'Such a Little Queen,' presented by Realart Pictures. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 13 and 14; Tuesday to Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 3 and 4. Usual…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-01 - 1923-03-03
Summary:

From today till Saturday, 3rd March at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., presented by Realart Pictures, Mary Miles Minter in 'Her Winning Way.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Friday to Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 15 and 16. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.