A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-08 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim' at the World in June 13. June 8-9 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 11-12 Remarks: Photo included. Price of admission, $2 & $1.5. June 16 Remarks: Illstration…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' This new Chaplin laugh knocks all records in half 500 feet, continues screen of laughter.

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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Last show, tonight 9.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in the First National's 4th attraction 'The Pilgrim.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-12
Summary:

Commencing Tuesday 12th June at 9.15 p.m. only, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Prices of admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Soldiers and sailors in uniform 80 cents to stalls only. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-12 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Tue. 12 to Fri. 1 June. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., Tom Mix in 'The Untamed.' Usual prices. Night at 9.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim' and Snub Pollard in 'The Old Sea Dog.' Prices $2 & $1.5. Booking at the Theatre. June 16 & 18 Remarks: Swap between the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-12 - 1923-06-15
Summary:

Tuesday 12th to Friday 15th June, matinee show at 5.15 p.m., Tom Mix in 'The Untamed.' Usual prices. Night show at 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'The Old Sea Dog.' Prices: $2.00 and $1.50. Soldiers and sailors 80 cents to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-12 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

Tuesday 12th to Friday 15th, June, matinee show at 5.15 p.m., Tom Mix in 'The Untamed.' Usual prices. Night show at 9.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Also Snub Pollard in 'The Old Sea Dog.' Prices: $2.00 and $1.50. Soldiers and sailors 80 cents to stalls…

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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-13 - 1923-06-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the First National's 4th attraction, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-15 - 1923-06-15
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Saturday 16th to Monday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Prices: $1.50 and $1.00. Children half price. 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Tom Mix in 'The Untamed.' Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: Important!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in the First National 4th attraction, 'The Pilgrim.' Matinee today, Sunday and Monday. Prices of admission: $1.50 and $1.00. Children half-price. Illustration included.

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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-18 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Last shows today positively at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim,' the First National's 4th attraction.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-18 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Saturday 16th to Monday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Prices: $1.50 and $1.00. Children half price. 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Tom Mix in 'The Untamed.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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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…