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: 1919-07-01 - 1919-07-05
Summary:

Twenty-One' on Thursday. July 3-5 remarks: 'Twenty-One' is a romantic picture with two characters. Matinee: 'A Mormon Maid.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-01
Summary:

A really fine picture, which will be released on Thursday at the Victoria, is 'Twenty-One,' a comedy-drama which is extremely amusing. The action of each character is so perfect that is almost impossible to believe that they are played by the same person. Especially is this true when…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-02
Summary:

Come on Thursday to the Victoria. It will rock you with laughter. The picture is an adaptation of Chester's popular story of the same name. Ask Anderson's to reserve your seats.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03 - 1919-07-03
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'Twenty-One,' a romantic picture with two characters filled by one. A remarkable mix-up. Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'A Morman Maid.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03
Summary:

A Pathe Play, 'Twenty-one,' a five reel comedy drama, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre, featuring Bryant Washburn. Film plot included.

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Headline: Made Good'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-04 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

That term is appropriate with regard to the success of 'Twenty-One,' a lucky picture although it may or may not be a lucky number. It keeps you in good humour all through, the Victoria management invites you tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-04 - 1919-07-05
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'Twenty-One,' a romantic picture with two characters filled by one. A remarkable mix-up. Saturday's matinee at 2.15 and 5 p.m., final episode of 'Hands Up,' and a delightful long programme. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-07 - 1919-07-09
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday: 'Joy and the Dragon' featuring Baby Marie Osborne. A Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'Want $5000' [sic] side-splitting. Booking at Anderson's. July 9 remarks: Matinee: 'Twenty-One.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-07 - 1919-07-09
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday, 'Joy and the Dragon' featuring Baby Marie Osborne. Also a Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'Want $5000' [sic], side-splitting. Booking at Anderson's. July 8 & 9 Remarks: Wednesday's matinee, 'Twenty-One.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-13 - 1920-01-19
Summary:

Beware fo the Girl with 'The Yellow Ticket,' Satan's Passport! January 16 remarks: Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Ticket.' Matinee: Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck.' Booking at Anderson's. January 17 remarks: Matinee performances: Saturday: 'Jack…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-16 - 1920-01-19
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, a gala night at the Victoria, Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Ticket.' Matinee at 5.15 p.m., Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck.' Booking at Anderson's. January 17 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Terror of the Range' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Matinee…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-17
Summary:

The charming and favourite star, Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Tickets.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Terror of the Range' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Matinee programme: Saturday at 2 p.m. and 4.30 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Band of the Wiltshire Regiment in attendance at 4.30 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-22
Summary:

For one night only. Bryant Washburn in 'Twenty-One.' Matinee: 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., for one night only, Bryant Washburn in 'Twenty-One.' Matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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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.