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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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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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: 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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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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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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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-01 - 1920-10-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Web of Deceit' in 6 parts, also the Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' October 1 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Web of Deceit' only.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-21 - 1920-10-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.'Also Coronet Review and Snub Comedy. Super-production prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 5 and 6. October 21 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the autumn super-season programmes, ‘Snub' Pollard in '…

13
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-05 - 1920-11-08
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Captain Kidd's Kids.' Also June Caprice in 'In Walked Mary' and the Coronet Review. Super-production prices. November 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Captain Kidd's Kids' and 'In Walked Mary.'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-19 - 1920-11-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Harold Lockwood in 'Pals First.' Also latest from home in the Coronet review. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 1 and 2. November 19 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Pals First' and Coronet Review. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-20 - 1920-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Other Men's Shoes' in 7 parts. Also Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 10, 11 and 12.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-24 - 1920-12-24
Summary:

Today, tomorrow and Monday at 2.30 p.m., 5 sharp, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6 and 9.15, ring up 1743 now and book, Harold Lloyd in 'Haunted Spooks' and Tom Moore and Mae Marsh in Goldwyn's The Cinderella Man by George Loane Tucker of 'Miracle Man' fame. Also the Coronet…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-26 - 1920-12-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, William Desmond in 'A Broadway Cowboy.' Also Coronet Review and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Call a Taxi.' December 18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Ring up 1743 now and make sure of your seat.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-18 - 1921-02-21
Summary:

Today till Monday, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'A Daughter of Two Worlds.' Also Snub Comedy and Coronet Review.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-02 - 1921-03-05
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week' in 5 parts. Also Jiggs in Society and British Gazette. March 5 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow Sunday at 6 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in Rose of the World. Also Hide and Seek and Coronet Review.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-07 - 1921-03-09
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Eslie [sic] Ferguson in 'Rose of the World.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Coronet Review.