A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-06-09
Summary:

The Tai Ping theatre West Point was entered twice last week by thieves, and last night a third visit was paid to it. The police were on the lookout on this occasion and arrested the intruder with a clock in his possession. At the Magistracy today he was sentenced to three months' goal by Mr…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-06-30
Summary:

There was a crowded house at the Tai Ping Theatre and a coolie who was anxious to see the show could not obtain a good seat, who eventually sat on the stage. He was later removed from the stage by the management, however, the coolie resisted and threw a stone at the man who had ejected him. He…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-12
Summary:

At a meeting held in the Tai Ping Theatre on Sunday. Mr Lau Chu Pak, who presided, spoke on the necessary for a hall being provided for the Chinese, which might be used as a lecture room, a school for teaching classical Chinese, or a place where distinguished visitors could be entertained.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-12-03
Summary:

Under the distinguished patronage of H.K. Governor (Sir Frederick, Lugard K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O.) a Chinese theatrical performance is being given nightly in the Tai Ping Theatre in aid of the funds of the Hongkong University. During the performance Chinese refreshments were served. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-07-20
Summary:

At the Taiping Theatre today a charity performance in aid of local Chinese charities will take place. $30,000 has already subscribed and the expenses of the performance are being defrayed by Mr Li Wing Kwong. The profits are to be dispensed to Tung Wah Hospital, Kwong Wah Hospital, Alice…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-07-27
Summary:

The West River Flood Relief Fund should benefit to a considerable extent as the result of the performance of Queen's College Dramatic Society in Taiping Theatre last night. Audiences included H.E. the Governor, Captain R. O. Hutchison, A.D.C., the Director of Education Mr. E. A. Irving, the…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-05 - 1916-07-07
Summary:

The Palisade will open on Wednesday, 12th July.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-08 - 1916-07-11
Summary:

Palisade's opening night on Wednesday, 12th July.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-12 - 1916-07-12
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Opening night at 9:15 p.m. Full band performances included. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-14 - 1916-07-17
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Tonight's programme including 'Drawing Room Pirates' (in 4 parts), 'Hongkong,' 'The Receiving Cashier' and 'The Wonderful Woman.' Comics including 'Electric Snuff' and 'The…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-18 - 1916-07-20
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Tonight's programme including dramas, 'The Lost Will' (in 2 parts), 'The Blind Man' (in 3 parts), 'Milan' (Scenic) and 'Diary of a Duckling.' Comics including 'A Noise from the Deep…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-21 - 1916-07-25
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The film, 'The Port of Missing Men,' featuring Arnold Daly. Keystone comics including 'Fatty's Finish' and 'Snooker's Disguise' [sic]. Australian cartoon gazette included. Band night on Saturday.…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-26 - 1916-07-27
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Change of programme. 'Caprice' in 4 parts, featuring Mary Pickford, by The Famous Players Films Co. Pictures including 'Harry Gazette' and 'Schnitz, The Tailor' (by Keystone). Comics including 'Oh! My…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-28 - 1916-07-31
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) A minute record under British royal patronage, 'Sixty Years a Queen' in 4 parts, tonight. Harry's gazette and Keystone comics included. Full band performances on Saturday night at 9:15 p.m.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-01 - 1916-08-03
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) 'The Money Kings' in 3 parts tonight. Pictures including 'Panama Canal' (in 2 parts) and 'In the Red Man's Country' (in 2 parts). Comics including 'Willy and the Bank Note,' and 'Bedelia…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-04 - 1916-08-07
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Change of programme in weekend. The picture 'The Last Dance' in 4 parts. 'The Panama Canal' is released. Picture including 'Harry's Gazette' and 'Muggins V.C. in India.' Drama including '…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-08 - 1916-08-10
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Temptation in 3 parts tonight. The third series of the Panama Canal is released. Drama including 'In the Secret Service' (in 2 parts). Eclair gazette (topical) included. Comics including 'Rebecca's Wedding Day'…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-11 - 1916-08-14
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Change of programme. A drama 'The Evil Genius' in 3 parts by Eclair. A romance 'Clancarty' by London Film Ltd. in 2 parts. Films including 'In the Enemy's Lines,' 'Panama Canal' and 'The…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-15 - 1916-08-17
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) 'The Secret of Monte Carlo' in 3 parts tonight. 'The Passing of Diana' in 2 parts by Vitagraph. Drama including 'The Cowboy Samaritan' and 'The Wager.' Comedies including 'Tilly and the…

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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…