A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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 (…

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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…

123
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.'

124
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…

125
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.…

127
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
128
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.

129
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…

131
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
132
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-29 - 1923-11-29
Summary:

It is specially for you that the Pathe cameramen have been sent everywhere to shoot views of notable events such as the 'Occupation of the Ruhr,' the 'Coronation of the King of Romania,' a 'Glider's Race,' 'Political Accused Before the Tribunal of the…

133
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-01 - 1923-12-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East.' Illustration included.

134
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-03
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm' is the greatest thing that the greatest genius of the movies has made. Its big mob scenes are as big as those in 'Intolerance'; its heart interest is as great as that of 'Way Down East'; Lillian and Dorothy Gish are…

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

We have written a tale of our lives. For a sheltered people's mirth, in jesting guise, but ye are wise, and ye know what the jest is worth.' Such as the apt quotation used by a leading New York journalist in a criticism of D. W. Griffith's monumental picture 'Way Down East.…

136
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-05 - 1923-12-05
Summary:

Way Down East.'

137
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-05
Summary:

Way Down East' is one of the few films that is being booked for return visits and will shortly return to Hongkong.

138
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-05
Summary:

A picture, that without any claim to being the thriller at one time so dear to the film public, but yet containing the greatest genuine thrill in moving pictures,' is one description of 'Way Down East.' In the last act, the possibilities of the situation were so large that Mr.…

139
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-06 - 1923-12-06
Summary:

For a short season only at ordinary prices. Grand revival of Griffith's greatest 'Way Down East' in 11 reels, with full musical accompaniment. Tomorrow and Saturday at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.15 p.m.; Sunday at 6 and 9.15.

140
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-06
Summary:

Orphans of the Storm' winds up at the Coronet today, and will be followed tomorrow by a short 'revival' of 'Way Down East' from Friday to Sunday. The Griffith touch, and the genius of Lillian Gish are apparent in both films.