A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-01 - 1923-10-01
Summary:

Today at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, the last chance, 'Robin Hood.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-01 - 1923-10-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' Prices: 2.15 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. The Star: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll by.'

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-01
Summary:

Patrons of the Star will have the opportunity of seeing Douglas Fairbanks in his lighter vein, as distinct from the big productions he has made recently when 'When the Clouds Roll By' is presented in Kowloon. The story of this picture is an unusually amazing one. The film is an…

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-03 - 1923-11-19
Summary:

The mellow toned light of the Pathe-Baby projecting system gives to the screen image a natural appearance and does not strain the optic nerves. This innovation has only been made possible after years of research and experiment in our laboratories. Picture included.

105
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-04 - 1923-10-11
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 Star-Fish and the Sea Hedgehog' (scientific); '…

106
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-10 - 1923-10-10
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. Films will not burn. On sale: A. Tack's, Des Voeux Road; Hongkong Hotel (Electrical Department); Sincere's, etc. Demonstration will be…

107
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-12 - 1923-10-29
Summary:

Pathe-Baby in your home will open vistas of joy and amusement and will crowd right out of mind the weighty cares of the day. 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

108
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

A letter replies from H. W. Ray regarding the cinema price. [To the Editor, S. C. M. Post] 'Amusements' points to the fact that formerly I charged $1 at the Coronet, and that now I charge $1.50. He does not add that formerly I had three musicians, where now I have ten. He does not…

109
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16 - 1923-10-16
Summary:

Six million votes were cast in the Sunday Pictorial Film Contest resulting as follows: 1. 'Way Down East,' 475,649 votes; 2. 'Orphans of the Storm,' 447,428 votes; 3. 'The Kid,' 446,216 votes; 4. 'The Four Horsemen,' 436,470 votes; 5. 'Queen of Sheba…

110
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post.) This letter is a reply to Mr. H. W. Ray's letter in this morning's issue. First of all, some of the very best and most up-to-date Picture Palaces in London do not boast of an orchestra of five musicians, let alone ten. All that is required is a couple of…

111
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) It may be quite possible to see an excellent film programme very cheaply in England. But in a place like Hongkong, which will not support many amusement enterprises, there must naturally be a slightly increased price. In a town like this where a picture of the…

112
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I am moved to this reflection by the statement of 'New Arrival,' who tells of a small English town with five cinemas, and one Super Cinema. The Super Cinema had: 1. Twenty instrumentalists in its cinema orchestra; 2. Big pictures which is screened on the…

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19 - 1923-12-05
Summary:

Behind every Pathe-Baby stands the name of Pathe and Pathe's guarantee to give perfect satisfaction is absolute and without qualification. Pathe-Baby complete $60.00, films $1.50 each. Strictly non-inflammable. On sale: A. Tack's, Des Voeux Road; Hongkong Hotel (Electrical Department…

114
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-22
Summary:

With which you can offer free shows to your friends. Pathe-Baby complete with screen 39' x 31', $66.00. Pathe-Baby complete with screen 15' x 20', $60.00. Films $1.50 each. Strictly non-inflammable. On sale: A. Tack's, Des Voeux Road; Hongkong Hotel (Electrical…

116
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-23 - 1924-01-03
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: 500 Crique-Billy Matthews Bout (sport); 475 Harold Lloyd at the…

117
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-27 - 1923-12-04
Summary:

Compactness, precision, mechanical perfection, efficient optical system, simplicity of operation, automatic rewinding, no threading of films. Pathe-Baby complete, $60.00, films $1.50 each. Strictly non-inflammable. On sale: A. Tack's, Des Voeux Road; Hongkong Hotel (Electrical Department);…

118
Headline: Pathe
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-01 - 1923-12-29
Summary:

When study hours are over there is no better companion for your children than a Pathe-Baby, which visualizes the lessons that were taught in an entertaining way. Pathe-Baby complete $60.00. Films strictly non-inflammable, $1.50 each. On sale: A. Tack's, Des Voeux Road; Hongkong Hotel (…

119
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…

120
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.'