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: 1916-08-29 - 1916-08-30
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (6th Episode), 'The Wreck' by K.B. Films Co., 'Under Desperation's Spur', 'Bunny's Scheme' (Vitagraph Comedy) and 'Getting A Hired Girl'

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-30 - 1916-08-30
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (6th Episode), 'The Wreck' by K.B. Films Co., 'Under Desperation's Spur', 'Bunny's Scheme' (Vitagraph Comedy) and 'Getting A Hired Girl'; Band night Tonight

6
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].

7
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.'

8
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.'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-20 - 1917-04-20
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Iron Claw' (17th & 18th episodes), Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes; Comics: 'His Prehistoric Face' and 'How to Kidnap Daisy' (Chaplin Comedy); Coming film: 'Wallingford'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-21 - 1917-04-21
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The Iron Claw' (17th & 18th episodes), Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes; Comics: 'His Prehistoric Face' and 'How to Kidnap Daisy' (Chaplin Comedy); Coming film: 'Wallingford'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-27 - 1917-04-27
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (final episodes), Pathe's British, American and French Gazette, Comics and other beautiful films

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-28 - 1917-04-28
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (final episodes), Pathe's British, American and French Gazette, Comics and other beautiful films

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-01 - 1917-05-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Sold', Pathe's 'Rufus Wallingford' (3rd Series), Pathe's British and French Gazettes, 'Every Inch A Hero' (Comic); Coming performance in aid of oversea aeroplane fund

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-01 - 1917-09-01
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (7th & 8th episodes), Pathe's British, French and American Gazettes, 'The Marvellous Cure of Max' (Comic); Coming film: 'The Double Image'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-03 - 1917-09-03
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Double Image' featuring Mdlle Napuskska, Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes and Various Comics

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-04 - 1917-09-06
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The Double Image' featuring Mdlle Napuskska, Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes and Various Comics

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-07 - 1917-09-07
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (9th and 10th episodes), Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes, The Great War 'Portuguese Army Prepares for War', 'Orang Outang' and 'Bashful Charley's Proposal'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-08 - 1917-09-08
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (9th and 10th episodes), Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes, The Great War 'Portuguese Army Prepares for War', 'Orang Outang' and 'Bashful Charley's Proposal'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-10 - 1917-09-10
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The Kangaroo' form the novel by Judge Harris Dickson, Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes, Comics: 'Leap Year Lottery Prize' and 'From Altar to Halter'

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-11 - 1917-09-13
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The Kangaroo' form the novel by Judge Harris Dickson, Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes, Comics: 'Leap Year Lottery Prize' and 'From Altar to Halter'