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…

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The management of the Palisade will welcome free of charge those who were compelled to leave early on Saturday night. The band will attend and 'The Black Box' by E. Phillips Oppenheim will be screened.

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26
Summary:

The Black Box,' by E. Phillips Oppenheim, is being shown at the Palisade and great entertainments were screened. Film plot for the fourth and fifth episodes included. Other films include 'Comedy and Tragedy,' 'Kitchener's Army,' Keystone's 'Kid Love,…

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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].

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-01
Summary:

The mid-week programme was good in addition to showing famous films produced by studios. The 7th Episode of the 'Black Box' is being shown. The band of the 'Russia' will play during the evening.

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-05
Summary:

The management of the Palisade has been secured the services of the String Band of 'Express of Russia.' Another episode of the 'Black Box Mystery' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-08
Summary:

The management of the Palisade has decided to include the 8th episode of 'The Black Box' in their programme. Exciting and humorous films including 'The Lion Hunters' are shown.

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-13
Summary:

The mid-week programme of Kowloon's al fresco theatre is promising with 'Black Box Mystery.' Comics and 'Memories that Haunt' are shown whereas a full military band will give selections.

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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.'

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

In addition to two further instalments of the 'Black Box' and several other excellent pictures, the management of the Palisade has arranged to show during the weekend several clever caricatures of Kowloonites drawn by a Kowloon resident.

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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.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-20
Summary:

The programme by the Band of the 25th Middlesex Regiment was well received at the Victoria Theatre. A variety of films was also given.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-08
Summary:

We are asked by the Hongkong University Union to state that the cinema with the films by the Pathe Phono-Cinema-Chine, the sole agent of Pathe Freres.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-08
Summary:

It has been decided to continue the bazaar exhibitions. A great effort was made on behalf of the Tientsin Flood Relief Funds. Some generous donors assisted the students by sending subscriptions to their funds. Side shows: By far the best value in the side-shows is the cinema, for which the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-10
Summary:

Tonight the Misses Woods are appearing at the R. A. Theatre for the soldiers and their friends. Some interesting films will also be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-15
Summary:

The promoters of that very successful matinee in aid of the Macao Free Night School which took place on Tuesday last wish to thank Messrs Pathe Freres for the loan of films and the management of the Victoria Theatre for the use of the building.

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Headline: A Film Scandal
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-25
Summary:

London, Jan. 15 – It is stated that the Scotland Yard, authorities are energetically tracking down certain private film exhibitors who are carrying on an illicit trade in the West End of London. Any traveller knows the character of some of the films shown in low-class cinemas in some continental…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09
Summary:

A tea dansant was given by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Captain Superintendent of Police, at the gymnasium in the new Police quarters yesterday and was largely attended by men of the various ranks. Several interesting cinema films were exhibited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-19
Summary:

Regarding the Far Eastern Olympiad at Shanghai, lantern slides and films of the 1915 games used at meetings to arouse interest in the Games have drawn large crowds in Shanghai, Nanking, Soochow and Hankow.

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Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-12