A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-26 - 1918-01-29
Summary:

Tonight, screening: 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance': 'A Perilous Love' and 'A Social Vortex.' Also Keystone comics. Wednesday, 30th January, see another Universal feature in 6 parts, 'The Wolf of Debt.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-29
Summary:

At a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre the beautiful drama 'Black Domino' in six parts will be screened. 'Agnes,' 'Gloria's Romance,' 'Traffic in Souls' and Universal's 'The Wolf of Debt' will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-30 - 1918-01-30
Summary:

30th, 31st January and 1st February, screening: 'The Wolf of Debt,' a beautiful Universal feature, complete in 6 parts, and interesting comics. Saturday, 2nd February, see: 5th and 6th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-31 - 1918-02-01
Summary:

Tonight, screening: 'The Wolf of Debt,' a beautiful Universal feature in 6 parts, and interesting comics. Saturday, 2nd February, see 5th and 6th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-31
Summary:

There will be a special matinee where an attractive drama 'Tinsel' featuring Madame Robine will be shown. Special matinees with entirely new programmes will be provided. 'The Wolf of Debt' is now being screened at the evening shows.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-06 - 1918-11-07
Summary:

6th, 7th and 8th November, showing the final episodes of 'Who Is Number One?' Thursday 7th November, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Wolf of Debt,' a Universal drama in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-07 - 1918-11-07
Summary:

The final episodes of 'Who is Number One?' tonight. A Universal drama in 6 parts, 'The Wolf of Debt,' in the special matinee at 5:15 p.m. today.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

The romantic Pathe photoplay 'Will Power,' adapted from the story by George Ohnet. Fredony's Revue. Also 'The Wolf of Debt' featuring Violet Mersereau and Billie [sic] Garwood. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the romantic Pathe photoplay, 'Will Power,' adapted from the story by Georges Ohnet. Fredony's revue: Miss Tessie Turner and Miss Asta Ericksen. Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 50 cents. Matinee: Thursday, 20th March at 5.15 p.m., 'The Wolf of Debt,' a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., the romantic Pathe photoplay 'Will Power,' one of these eloquent silence drama of the screen brilliantly set and of the very highest order. Adapted from the story by George Ohnet. Fredony's Revue, the dancing skeleton, the mystery of the yellow cabinet, the man…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-14 - 1923-07-14
Summary:

Pathe's latest wonderful creation, 'Pathe-Baby,' the Cinema at Home. Complete Pathe-Baby outfit ready to work on 110 Volts current $60; Resistance for use with 200 Volts current $5; Pathe-Baby films each reel $1.5. April 14 - May 14 Remarks: Call for a demonstration at Pathe…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-08 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

Pathe-Baby will amuse and instruct your children, entertain yourself and your friends. $60.00. Non-inflammable films $1.50. More than 400 subjects with Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin and ‘Snub' Pollard. Also scientific, scenic and topical films. Demonstration and sale: Hongkong Hotel…

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Headline: Pathe
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-08-27
Summary:

Think what your home will be like when Pathe-Baby takes its place there with its boundless educational possibilities as well as its power of entertainment: your children will be captivated by the living lessons of the screen which will make them realize what they are taught at school: Niagara…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-11-28
Summary:

It has been built like a precise machine, and no pain, trouble, or time have been spared to present you a perfect machine working with mathematical regularity and projecting a clear and sharp picture for the enjoyment of yourself and your family. Pathe-Baby, films will not burn, on sale at A.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-13 - 1923-09-24
Summary:

Pathe-Baby will occupy but a few square inches of space on your table. It will be an event in the life of your children which in importance will make the price seem trifling. Price: $60.00. Complete with aluminium coated screen. Additional resistance. For 200/220 colts $7.00. Films $1.50 per…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-14 - 1924-01-16
Summary:

Even if you try to light a Pathe-Baby film with a match, it will not burn, but only melts, thus showing its absolute safety. Call and ask us to demonstrate or let us send you a piece of the film and try it yourself. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Compactness, precision, mechanical perfection, efficient optical system, simplicity of operation, automatic rewinding, no threading of films. Pathe-Baby films will not burn. Pathe-Baby complete $60.00. Additional resistance for 200/220 c. $7.00. Pathe-Baby films $1.50 each. On sale: A. Tack…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-10-01
Summary:

Even if you do not want a Pathe-Baby, your boy wants it because he thirsts for knowledge and Pathe-Baby will give him much through its instructive and scientific films. On sale: A. Tack's, Hongkong Hotel Electric Department, Sincere's, etc. Demonstrations gladly given. Write today for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-18 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

When Pathe-Baby takes its place there with its boundless educational possibilities as well as its power of entertainment: your children will be captivated by the living lessons of the screen which will make them realize what they are taught at school: Niagara Falls, the Etna Eruption, the Ruins…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-19 - 1924-01-25
Summary:

Fully equipped $60.00, films $1.50 each. Pathe-Baby for the visual education of your children and their entertainment. On sale: A. Tack's, Hongkong Hotel Electric Department, Sincere's and Leading Dealers. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, distributors for South China, will…