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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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.…

124
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…

126
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…

127
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.

128
Headline: For Xmas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

Nothing will be received will warmer appreciation than a Pathe-Baby and nothing will be kept so preciously and used so often and with more pleasure--it will soon and forever become an active member of the household: entertaining, amusing, instructive and dangerless; its films will not burn. $60.…

129
Headline: Wanted
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-17 - 1923-12-17
Summary:

Somebody to tell us what is better than a Pathe-Baby for Christmas. On sale: Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central, and A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road, Hongkong.

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-19 - 1923-12-19
Summary:

Give a and win the grateful smiles. Pathe-Baby on sale: A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road and Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central.

131
Headline: For Xmas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-20 - 1923-12-20
Summary:

Don't give the other fellow a chance, give a Pathe-Baby. Give it yourself. Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central and A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road.

132
Headline: Warning
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-21 - 1923-12-21
Summary:

Pathe-Baby are rapidly selling out. Did you receive yours for Xmas? A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road and Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central.

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-21 - 1923-12-21
Summary:

At your children's parties or evening parties please your guests with a cinema entertainment in your own home. Pathe-Orient will organise the show, using their special outfit which can be erected in any room in a few minutes. No special wiring required. Perfect results. Absolutely safe. The…

134
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

Buy him a Pathe-Baby for Xmas. On sale: A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road and Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central.

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

Buy a Pathe-Baby. On sale: A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road and Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central.

136
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-25 - 1923-12-27
Summary:

If you introduce the Pathe-Baby to your family circle. A demonstration will convince you. A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road, Central, and Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central.

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28 - 1923-12-28
Summary:

After having admired a Pathe-Baby cinema show at your friend's home, give us the pleasure of your visit and buy yours: we shall help you to choose the best films. Pathe-Baby complete $60.00. Films $1.50 each. A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road and Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central.

138
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-31 - 1923-12-31
Summary:

Buy a Pathe-Baby. A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road and Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central.

139
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-01 - 1924-01-01
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 each. On sale: A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road, Central; Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road,…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-04 - 1924-01-04
Summary:

An ideal companion for the home. Pathe-Baby $60.00. Films $1.50 each. New lots of films just arrived. Harold Lloyd and the feeding-bottle (comedy), Harold Lloyd and the sleepwalker (comedy), Grand Steeplechase 1923 (sport), ‘Snub' and Sunshine Sammy go traveling (comedy), 'Joseph Sold…