A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-14 - 1912-09-21
Summary:

Two performances nightly, the great film 'Tom Butler'; great success of Baley and Patsy; debut at matinee on Sunday, 15th, 6 p.m. of the great acrobats; The Solotoroffs.

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-16 - 1912-09-17
Summary:

Two performances nightly. Showing 'Tom Butler' and performance by Bayle and Patsy

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-16
Summary:

Films, which are projecting this week at the Victoria, notably the one entitled 'Tom Butler,' are excellent. Bayle and Patsey are introducing some more new songs. The Solotoroffs, in their marvellous juggling turn got a good reception.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-16
Summary:

A particularly fine picture is being shown at the Victoria Theatre entitled 'Tom Butler.' The film, which is 3000 feet long, depicts the story of an escaped convict's attempts to avenge himself on the actress-wife.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-06 - 1913-06-06
Summary:

Films screeinings including 'Lighted Candle', 'Billy's Stratagem', 'Tom Butler' and comic film by special request 'Bedelia and the Suffragette'; Singing performance by Miss Nora Moore; Coming film: 'Qaueen of Carmargue' and 'The Merry…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-06 - 1913-06-06
Summary:

The new sentimental film 'Lighted Candle'; the new film 'Billy's Stratagem'; the dramatic film 'Tom Butler' by special request; the new comic film Bedelia & the Suffragette; performance by Moore; the new dramatic film 'Queen of Carmargue' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-07
Summary:

Good fare is being provided at the Victoria Theatre just now, and the performances are being well patronised. A special grand programme was presented last night. Miss Nora Moore sings a number of catchy songs, and the film 'Tom Butler' was much enjoyed. The new film 'Queen of…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-09 - 1916-02-11
Summary:

On Feb 9-11, the war drama 'For the Motherland' in 3 parts; the detective story 'Tom Butler' in 3 parts; on Feb 12, exclusive feature 'Marguerite of Navarre' in 7 parts, from the celebrated novel of Alexander Dumas.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-10
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre last night, two comics and two very powerful dramatic films 'Tom Butler' and 'For the Motherland' were shown. On Saturday, the 7-part historical film 'Marguerite of Navarre' will be screened for the first time. This film is based on Dumas'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-21
Summary:

Tonight, a remarkable production by E. Phillips Oppenheim, 'The Black Box,' first two episodes of this tense and heart-gripping serial; programme also included: 'The Bride of the Haunted Castle' (drama); 'A Water Dog' [sic] (Keystone comedy); 'The Greater…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-18
Summary:

Tonight, a special item 'Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 15 episodes by E. P. Oppenheim, England's great mystery fiction writer, played by the British film favourite Henry Rawlinson and Anna Little.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-19
Summary:

An astounding programme: on Aug 19, Pathe's great photoplay 'The Golden Sword Knot' in 3 reels; 'The Black Box Mystery [sic]' by Phillip Oppenheim in 15 episodes; Pathe's British Gazette: The Great War: In Alsace and The Great War: (2nd series) Allies in the Near…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-18
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (1st & 2nd Episodes), to see Herbert Rawlinson's acting, 'The Bride of the Haunted Castle', 'A Water Dog' (Keystone Comedy), 'The Greater Motive', 'Panama Canal' and 'Three Girls and A Man'; Band night…

14
Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-18
Summary:

The management of the Palisade Cinema is including the Weekend programme the first two instalments. Each situation is plausible and interesting in the pictures. 'The Black Box' featured in 15 episodes and made by the Universal Film Manufacturing Co., the play is written by Mr. E.…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-19 - 1916-08-19
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (1st & 2nd Episodes), to see Herbert Rawlinson's acting, 'The Bride of the Haunted Castle', 'A Water Dog' (Keystone Comedy), 'The Greater Motive', 'Panama Canal' and 'Three Girls and A Man'; Band night…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-21 - 1916-08-21
Summary:

On Aug 21, a thrilling programme: 'Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 2 episodes; Charlie Chaplin and other comics; on Aug 22, 'The Avenging Sea' (drama in 2 parts); 3nd episodes of 'Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 4 parts; comics: 'Droppington's Devilish Deed…

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

Tonight: 'The Black Box', see Anna Little's acting; Also 'The Bride of the Haunted Castle', 'A Water Dog', 'The Greater Motive', 'Panama Canal' and 'Three Girls and A Man'; Band night Tonight; Picture included

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The Friday, Saturday and Sunday programme at the Victoria Theatre was as well patronised as such an excellent bill of fare deserved to be. The Pathe Gazette was a particularly good one and the special war pictures beyond praise. The centre-piece was a beautifully staged romantic play: 'The…

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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…