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: 1909-02-26
Summary:

New films are attracting large audiences to the Alexandra Cinematograph. On Saturday a matinee for Chinese is announced, commencing at 5:30 p.m., and a Chinese calendar will be presented to each ticket-holder. On Monday, 1st March, a matinee is advertised for children at 5 p.m., when the famous…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-08 - 1909-03-11
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. First appearance of Miss Rosa Barnes. Extra performance: The Famous Troupe of the Buffs will sing Coon songs and choruses. Price and schedule details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-09 - 1909-03-11
Summary:

First appearance of Miss Rosa Barnes. Continual change of films. Extra performance on 10th introducing the famous Troupe of the Buffs; Price details included

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-12 - 1909-03-12
Summary:

Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films. Extra performance on 10th introducing the famous Troupe of the Buffs; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-21 - 1916-07-21
Summary:

The Famous Players Films Co. present Arnold Daly in 'The Port of Missing Men' in 5 parts; Also screening of Australian Cartoon Gazette and Keystone Comic: 'Fatty's Finish' and 'Snookie's Disguise'; Band night Saturday

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-22 - 1916-07-22
Summary:

The Famous Players Films Co. present Arnold Daly in 'The Port of Missing Men' in 5 parts; Also screening of Australian Cartoon Gazette and Keystone Comic: 'Fatty's Finish' and 'Snookie's Disguise'; Band night Tonight

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-24 - 1916-07-24
Summary:

The Famous Players Films Co. present Arnold Daly in 'The Port of Missing Men' in 5 parts; Also screening of Australian Cartoon Gazette and Keystone Comic: 'Fatty's Finish' and 'Snookie's Disguise'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-25 - 1916-07-25
Summary:

Change of Programme: The Famous Players Films Co. present 'Caprice' in 4 parts featuring Mary Pickford; Also screening of 'Harry Gazette', 'Schnitz the Tailor' (Keystone), 'A Marriage for Money' and 'Oh! My Aunt'; Band night Wednesday

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-26 - 1916-07-27
Summary:

Tonight's Programme: The Famous Players Films Co. present 'Caprice' in 4 parts featuring Mary Pickford; Also screening of 'Harry Gazette', 'Schnitz the Tailor' (Keystone), 'A Marriage for Money' and 'Oh! My Aunt'; Full band Tonight; Coming…

10
Headline: The 'Palisade'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-27
Summary:

Several films will be shown on Friday at the Palisade, including 'Caprice,' acted by the Famous Players Co. featuring Mary Pickford. In addition, 'A Marriage for Money,' several Keystone films and Harry's Gazette. 'Sixty Years a Queen' is coming on Friday.

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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…

13
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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-19 - 1916-09-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Leah Kleschina' by Famous Players Co. featuring Charlotte Nillson, 'Pawns in the Game of Life' by Universal Company, 'Getting His Man' by the Biscon Co.; Comedies: 'A Gentleman of Fashion' and 'Alkali Ike's Love Affair'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-30 - 1916-10-02
Summary:

Screening of 'The Prisoner of Zenda' by the Famous Players Co., 'My Friend From India', 'The Cowboy and the Outlaw' and 'A Tale of the West'