A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-03 - 1923-11-05
Summary:

There are always moments at home when the passing minutes seem to be meaningless or indifferent. All are silent. Yet, if you own a Pathe-Baby, you set one of its films, and in two seconds: behold! Moving pictures. The interest in life and pleasure come again to you. On sale: A. Tack's, Des…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-06 - 1923-11-06
Summary:

As thrilling and dramatic as 'Way Down East,' D. W. Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-06
Summary:

Pathe-Baby does not require complicated or high capacity wiring. You plug it on any lamp or wall socket and the pure white light flashes immediately on the screen. Pathe-Baby complete $60.00. Films $1.50. On sale: A. Tack's, Des Voeux Road; Hongkong Hotel (Electrical Department); Sincere…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09 - 1923-11-30
Summary:

To see a child greet a gift with a glad smile, get him a Pathe-Baby and watch the glow of satisfaction on his face as he looks it over admiringly. Pathe-Baby complete $60.00. Films $1.50. On sale: A. Tack's, Des Voeux Road; Hongkong Hotel (Electrical Department); Sincere's, etc.…

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-22 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2.30 p.m. Saturday 24th November 1923 at 2.30 p.m., a quality of valuable household and blackwood furniture. Also 1 Pathe-Baby cinema and reels, in good condition, useful for parlour entertainment; 1 Pathe Gramophone, in good order.

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-23 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

Its metalized screen reflects a 3' 3' x 2' 7' picture at a distance of 12 feet from the machine. Pathe-Baby complete with screen 16 x 22 inches: $60.00. Films $1.50 each. Just received the following films: 'The Starfish and the Sea Hedgehog' (scientific), 'A…

129
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-29 - 1923-11-29
Summary:

It is specially for you that the Pathe cameramen have been sent everywhere to shoot views of notable events such as the 'Occupation of the Ruhr,' the 'Coronation of the King of Romania,' a 'Glider's Race,' 'Political Accused Before the Tribunal of the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-03
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm' is the greatest thing that the greatest genius of the movies has made. Its big mob scenes are as big as those in 'Intolerance'; its heart interest is as great as that of 'Way Down East'; Lillian and Dorothy Gish are…

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

We have written a tale of our lives. For a sheltered people's mirth, in jesting guise, but ye are wise, and ye know what the jest is worth.' Such as the apt quotation used by a leading New York journalist in a criticism of D. W. Griffith's monumental picture 'Way Down East.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-05 - 1923-12-05
Summary:

Way Down East.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-05
Summary:

A picture, that without any claim to being the thriller at one time so dear to the film public, but yet containing the greatest genuine thrill in moving pictures,' is one description of 'Way Down East.' In the last act, the possibilities of the situation were so large that Mr.…

134
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-06 - 1923-12-06
Summary:

For a short season only at ordinary prices. Grand revival of Griffith's greatest 'Way Down East' in 11 reels, with full musical accompaniment. Tomorrow and Saturday at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.15 p.m.; Sunday at 6 and 9.15.

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-06
Summary:

Way Down East,' which in many people's opinion, is still Griffith's best picture, will be shown at the Coronet commencing tomorrow, for a short season only. The two films show entirely different aspects of the producer's genius. 'Orphans of the Storm' is a strong…

136
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East,' based on Wm. A. Brady's famous play by Lottie Blair Parker and Jos. R. Grismer. Illustration included.

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Barber of Seville.' Tomorrow, 'Carmen.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Game' with Hoot…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-07
Summary:

Demonstrations of films on catalogues. Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central. Sold by A. Tack, Des Voeux Road, Hongkong Hotel (Electric Department), Sincere's, etc. Illustration included.

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

The wonder attraction of the contemporary stage is announced for presentation at the Coronet Theatre, where D. W. Griffith presents tonight his great screen enlargement of 'Way Down East.' It is not a mere expanding of the stage play of the same name. Rather, 'Way Down East'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07