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: 1922-03-29 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

Watch for further announcement. Film plot included. The ad didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from later ads. March 30 Remarks: Screening at the World Theatre. The film is presented by Ivan Abramson. Illustration of Vivian Martin included. April 1 Remarks: At 5.15 p.m. and 9.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-30 - 1922-03-30
Summary:

Watch the opening day. Ivan Abramson presents Vivian Martin in his Broadway success, 'Mother Eternal.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-30 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson presents Vivian Martin in 'Mother Eternal' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 6 and 7. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., J. Stuart Blackton presents 'Wild Youth.' Usual prices.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-31 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson presents Vivian Martin in 'Mother Eternal,' in 7 reels. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' 6 and 7 epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 1 & 3 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-31 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson presents Vivian Martin, supported by an all-star cast, in 'Mother Eternal' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-31
Summary:

World Theatre is beginning to show the Ivan Abramson's Broadway film 'Mother Eternal' from tonight. The film features Vivian Martin. Film synopsis is included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-31
Summary:

Mother Eternal,' starring Vivian Martin, is going to be shown at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-03 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

See Ivan Abramson's 'Mother Eternal' with Vivian Martin, the greatest film drama of the decade now playing at the World Theatre, for the last time positively and draw your own conclusions. Don't miss to see it. Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-03
Summary:

Mother Eternal' will be last shown at the World Theatre tonight. Besides, 'The Hope Chest,' featuring Dorothy Gish, will be screened tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-03
Summary:

Mother Eternal,' a picture vividly portraying the power of a mother's love, with Vivian Martin in the leading role, will be screened at the World Theatre tonight for the last time. Tomorrow comes a new Paramount picture 'The Hope Chest,' a story of a poor girl who married the…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-18 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

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 Falls, the Etna Eruption, the Ruins…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-19 - 1924-01-25
Summary:

Fully equipped $60.00, films $1.50 each. Pathe-Baby for the visual education of your children and their entertainment. On sale: A. Tack's, Hongkong Hotel Electric Department, Sincere's and Leading Dealers. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, distributors for South China, will…