A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-27 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

An idea cinema for the home. Complete outfits, H. K. $60.00. Films $1.50 each. Magneto H. K. $35.00 (for interior countries). Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Today only, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age,' and 'The Leather Pushers' (Round 22). Tomorrow till Saturday, William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' Charles Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' and 'The Shadowgraph,' the rights for which have…

243
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age' and 'The Leather Pushers,' Round 22. Tomorrow till Saturday, big triple bill: William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage'; Charles Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen'; 'The Shadowgraph'…

244
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, the colony's biggest amusement bargain, W. S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen' and 'The Shadow Graph.' Starting Sunday, final presentation in the colony of the world's greatest comedy…

245
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Tonight, there are three big attractions, Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' W. S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' and 'The Shadow Graph.' Tomorrow's programme includes Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' 'The Leather Pushers' round 23 and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin & Jackie Coogan in 'The Kid.' Also, new round of 'The Leather Pushers.' Extra added feature, Princess Jenny Kira, the Hula Hula Wonder and 'The Shadowgraph.' Price details included.

247
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, your last opportunity to see the world's greatest comedy, Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan in 'The Kid.' Also a new round of 'The Leather Pushers.' Extra added feature, Princess Jenny Kira, the Hula Hula Wonder and 'The Shadow…

248
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following on Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' the Star Theatre is featuring Chaplin's 'The Kid,' with the 'discoveries' of Charlies, Jack Coogan. In addition, there is also a new round of what is called 'The Leather Pushers.' Film plot included…

249
Headline: The Kid'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following the screening of Charlie Chaplin's 'Behind the Screen,' Star Theatre will be showing 'The Kid' starring Jackie Coogan and Charlie Chaplin. The film is full of 'immediate laughter.' In addition, there is also a new round of 'The Leather Pushers…

250
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following on Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' the Star Theatre is featuring Chaplin in perhaps his greatest picture – a picture made famous in that it shows Jackie Coogan, who was one of Charlie's 'discoveries.' 'The Kid' has a human element in it, but…

251
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-22 - 1925-01-27
Summary:

The Pathe-Baby makes it practicable, safe and inexpensive. Complete outfit, $60.00; films per reel, $1.50; magnetos for interior towns, $35.00. A thousand films of various grades of interest are available. Write for catalogue and complete information. Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central…

252
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-05 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Amusing and instructive. Easy to operate. Complete outfit, $60.00; films, $1.50; magnetos, $35.00 (for interior towns). Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

253
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-12 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Complete outfit, $60.00; films, $1.50; magnetos, $35.00 (for interior towns). Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

254
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Pathe-Baby Cinema Machine, in perfect order, as new, transformers 110/220 volts, screens lamps and 40 films. Cost $150: offered for $90. Apply box no. 26, care of 'S. C. M. Post.'

255
Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-07 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements Ltd announces that they hold from First National the sole rights to exhibit 'The Kid' in Hongkong and they will institute legal proceedings should this film be shown in Hongkong without the consent of Hongkong Amusements Limited. Up to the time of issuing this…

256
Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-03 - 1925-06-05
Summary:

Pathe-Baby in perfect working order and 45 films. Going cheap for $60. Please apply box no. 654, care of 'S. C. M. Post.'

257
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-19
Summary:

We have been hearing a great deal lately of the weakening of British prestige in the Far East through our official failure to understand the worldwide importance of cinemas. There are 22 cinemas in Korea and 16 in Manchuria. They appeal only to Koreans, who like American pictures. In Shanghai,…