A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-07
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin was featured last night before a crowded audience at the Coronet. It was in six-reels of laughs that Mable Normand and Marie Dessler appeared. There were two other good pictures depicting the delights of a fish catch, and also a cartoon. The same programme is to be repeated…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-08 - 1920-06-12
Summary:

Today, Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi' in 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 11 and 12. June 12 remarks: Geraldine Farrar in 'Joan the Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-08 - 1920-06-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi' in 6 parts. Today at 7.15, 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 11 and 12.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-08 - 1920-06-08
Summary:

Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, positively for two nights only, Paramount-Artcraft presents Marguerite Clark in a delightful romantic comedy drama of the days of the Great Napoleon, 'The Fortunes of Fifi' in 6 parts.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-08 - 1920-06-12
Summary:

Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Paramount-Artcraft presents Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi,' in 6 parts. June 8, 9 & 12 Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. Also showing 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 11 and 12.

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Headline: Don't Forget
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-09 - 1920-06-09
Summary:

There is a special matinee of 'The Fortunes of Fifi.' Today at 2.30 p.m. at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30 p.m., Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifl.' Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'Joan the Woman.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 11 and 12.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-24 - 1920-06-25
Summary:

Today, Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi.' Bushman and Bayne in 'The Brass Check.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 15 and 16.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-24 - 1920-06-25
Summary:

Today at 1 p.m., Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi.' At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'The Brass Check.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 15 and 16.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-24 - 1920-06-24
Summary:

The tiffin hour show at the Coronet will commence at 1 p.m. daily. Today's programme includes 'The Fortunes of Fifi.' Price of admission: 40 cents.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-09 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

Come and see Constance Talmadge in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and Smiling Bill [sic] Parsons in 'Birds of a Feather' at the Coronet. July 9 & 10 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and 'Birds of a Feather.' Also Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-12 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

At 7.30 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 3 and 4, 'The Fortunes of Fifi,' and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-16 - 1920-07-16
Summary:

Continuous performance 11 a.m. to 4.45 p.m., 'Tilly's Punctured Romance' [sic] and 'Fortunes of Fifi.'

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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…