A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

On Saturday night, the Palisade offered one of its especially good programmes, but unfortunately the rain entered with proceedings and the spectators were obliged to seek shelter. We are asked by the management to announce that it will welcome, free of charge, all patrons who were compelled to…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The Palisade at Kowloon is not only maintaining but is vastly increasing its popularity, and very large numbers of people from both sides of the Harbour have visited it during the weekend. The pictures shown are of a good class, and the seating accommodation is particularly satisfactory.…

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-30
Summary:

The management of the Palisade, Kowloon, has arranged a special attraction for tonight by the engagement of a string band, which will render a number of appropriate selections during the programme. There will no doubt be a larger audience if the weather keeps fine, for the series of films to be…

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-01
Summary:

The management of Kowloon's popular open-air cinematograph has arranged a most attractive change of programme for tonight. The seventh episode of the thrilling 'Black Box' mystery is to be screened, while a further special feature is a very fine dramatic film entitled 'The…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-04
Summary:

Big attendances have again been the rule at the Palisade open-air theatre at Kowloon, and our original prophecy that the place had only to be known in order to be appreciated seems to have come true. On Saturday, the 7th episode of Mr. E. Phillips Oppenheim's mystery serial 'The Black…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11
Summary:

At the Palisade, a most interesting programme is on show. On Saturday night, there was the further agreeable addition of a band. The 8th and 9th episodes of the 'Black Box' serial film were given, together with a very fine jungle picture 'The Lion Hunters.' Three good comics…

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-16
Summary:

The management of the Palisade, Kowloon, has arranged a most attractive programme for tonight, when a full military band will again be in attendance. A special feature is being made of the Kowloon cartoons, which are the work of a local cartoonist. There will also be a number of local slides…

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-25
Summary:

The programme provided by the Palisade at Kowloon has been in every sense most enjoyable during the weekend. There was a full military band in attendance on Saturday night, when the star feature was the final instalment of the 'Black Box' mystery. The series has been greatly…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-22 - 1923-09-22
Summary:

Today is souvenir day at The Coronet. Be sure and get the beautiful souvenir programme. The Coronet: Commencing today, Douglas Farbanks [sic] in 'Robin Hood.' Prices: 2.15 p.m., $1.2 & 60 cents; At 5.15 & 9.15, $2 & $1. The Star: Today and tomorrow, 'Don Quickshot of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-24 - 1923-09-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Douglas Farbanks [sic] in 'Robin Hood.' Prices: 2.15 p.m., $1.2 & 60 cents; At 5.15 & 9.15, $2 & $1. The Star: Monday to Wednesday, Frank Mayo in 'The First Degree.' September 24-25 Remarks: Another large ad. on page 4.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-01 - 1923-10-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' Price details included. The Star: Tonight at 5.30 & 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-23 - 1924-07-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Commencing today at 2.15, 4.50, 7 & 9, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood,' at usual prices. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'The Primitive Lover.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-25 - 1924-07-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 4.50, 7 & 9.20, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood' at usual prices. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy,' a First National picture.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-05 - 1924-08-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Elsie Ferguson and Wallace Reid in 'Forever.' George Fitzmaurice's Paramount super production. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-06 - 1924-08-06
Summary:

Your last opportunity to see Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' The gigantic film spectacle at bargain prices; matinees at 40 & 60 cents; nights at 60 cents & $1. Commencing tomorrow, Baby Peggy in 'The Darling of New York.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-06
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening Douglas Fairbank's 'Robin Hood' for the last time this evening. Bargain prices are advertised and special rates are being allowed for servicemen and for children.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-29 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Wallace Beery and Kathleen Clifford in 'Richard the Lion-Hearted,' a companion picture to 'Robin Hood.' December 29 Remarks: Ilustration included. December 30 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, the Vampire in 'A Fool There Was.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-29
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening the sequel to the famous film 'Robin Hood' which featured Douglas Fairbanks. The sequel features Wallace Beery who plays the role of Richard. The film matches the standards set by its predecessor.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-17
Summary:

Grumpy' has delighted generations of playgoers in every English speaking country in the world. It is headed by Theodore Roberts and May McAvoy. February 17 remarks: Our own Topical. Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man,' a thrilling story of a crooked politician.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Short engagement of Miss Refa Miller. Tom Mix in a thrilling drama of Hudson Bay, 'North of the Yukon,' Century Comedy, Felix Cartoon and Our own Topical.