A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

Tonight in the Wonder City of Bagdad the Ancient, with Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin [sic] in WM. Fox's $500,000 dreamplay 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' May 24 remarks: 'A Pair of Cupids.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

A Pair of Cupids' is one of the funniest comedies we have shown for a very long time. We are also screening a fine Canadian film, 'The Playground of a Continent' and a two-part Billy West comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

At 2.30 p.m., 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in their most delightful comedy, 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8. The public are requested to assist the management of the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8. May 24 Remarks: On page 5, today at 2.30 p.m., last performance of 'Aladdin,' and tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Pair of Cupids.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

At 2.30 p.m., 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Mayne in 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-25 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

Bushman and Bayne in their most delightful comedy 'A Pair of Cupids,' 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-25 - 1920-05-25
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp' and Bushman and Bayne in their most delightful comedy, 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-26
Summary:

A Pair of Cupids.' We are taking special pains this summer to keep our patrons cool and comfortable: we are installing extra exhaust fans and are pumping over 1,000 feet per minute of ice cooled air into the theatre. May we ask you to do your share by smoking as little as possible and by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in their most delightful comedy, 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts and 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8. The public are requested to assist the management of the Coronet in keeping the theatre cool during the hot weather by not taking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-27 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

Last performances of 'A Pair of Cupids' and 'The Rogue' at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-29 - 1920-10-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in a charming comedy with a really novel plot, 'A Pair of Cupids.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-29 - 1920-10-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in 'A Pair of Cupids.'

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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…