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: 1898-04-07
Summary:

A complete change of programme was presented last night, at the entertainment given by Carl Hertz, in the City Hall. A number of remarkably lifelike pictures were shown by the cinematograph, 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade' being receiver with great enthusiasm. 'Persimmon…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-11
Summary:

There will doubtless be a big holiday audience present at the Theatre Royal this evening, to witness the performance of Carl Hertz. Also the cinematographe pictures were enthusiastically received, the fight between gunboats and the turn-out of the London Fire Brigade being re-shown.

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Headline: Pathe Baby
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08 - 1923-12-10
Summary:

Will always be the most enjoyable gift ever received. Always in use, always remembered. $60, complete. We shall gladly demonstrate it and send catalog and lists of film. Pathe-Orient: 12, Queen's Road, Central.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1924-01-16
Summary:

Buy him a Pathe-Baby for Christmas. Illustration included.

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Headline: Pathe Baby
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-18 - 1924-02-28
Summary:

To see a child greet a Christmas 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 strictly non-inflammable, $1.50 each. A Tack: 26, Des Voeux Road. Pathe-Orient: 12, Queen's Road,…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09 - 1924-03-04
Summary:

Plays with steel needle only. Exact duplicate of actual performance. Nothing better, irrespective of price $1.50 each. On sale. A Tack, 20, Des Voeux Road; Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central.