A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Coming!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26 - 1923-10-26
Summary:

Laughter first! Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last,' the first 7-reel comedy cyclone.

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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);…

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-29
Summary:

Coming shortly, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last!' Pathe Distributors. Illustration included.

124
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 (…

125
Headline: Coming Soon!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-01 - 1923-11-02
Summary:

Hal Roach presents Harold Lloyd in a Pathe comedy, 'Safety Last!'

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-02
128
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…

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-06
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last!' in 7 reels, Pathe distributors. Illustration included.

130
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…

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-09
Summary:

Wednesday 7th to Saturday 10th November at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last,' the first seven-reel comedy. Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Soldiers and sailors in uniform $1.00 to stalls only. Picture included.

132
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-08
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last,' a Pathe comedy. Illustration included.

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last,' a Pathe comedy. Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Illustration included.

134
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

The Happy Couple of Filmdom – Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lloyd are coming to the World Theatre today in the seven-reel Pathe comedy, 'Safety Last.' The romances began about three years ago when Mildred Davis joined the Hal Roach and made her first appearance with Harold in the two-reel comedy…

135
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.…

136
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09 - 1923-11-09
Summary:

The big screen of the season, showing for last two days at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd comedy in 7,000 feet. An apology: more disappointed patrons had to be turned away yesterday than on the opening day of this comedy. Book your seat early to prevent disappointment. Illustration…

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09
Summary:

Harold Lloyd is the most consistent performer in the movies. That's what Bob Sherwood, motion critic of Life, had to say about the comedian who opened last Wednesday at the World Theatre in his seven-reel Pathe comedy, 'Safety Last,' with a crowded house. And a real story with…

138
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-10 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd's 7,000 feet new style comedy, 'Safety Last!' Come and see the last show today. Illustration included.

139
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…