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: 1917-02-28 - 1917-03-03
Summary:

On Mar 2, 'Two Little Vagabonds,' 1st episode in 4 parts; 'Another's Fault' and 'The Great War'; interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'Betty Prepares for Cool Weather'; comic: 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-28
Summary:

Last night, a very pretty four-part story film 'For Love of a Maid' was shown at the Victoria Theatre. The leading role is in the hands of Miss Jackie Saunders, and the whole thing is exceedingly well done. We are informed that the Victoria management will soon be presenting a film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-01 - 1917-03-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds' (1st episode), 'The Great War', Interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' (Betty Prepards For Cool Weather) and 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-02 - 1917-03-03
Summary:

Screening of 'The Two Little Vagabonds' (1st episode), story of Pierre Decourielle, adapted by Geo. R. Sims and Arthur Shirley; 'The Great War (Series D15)' depicting interesting incidents of the Eastern Front and Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-02 - 1917-03-05
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds' (1st episode), 'The Great War', Interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' (Betty Prepards For Cool Weather) and 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-05 - 1917-03-07
Summary:

On Mar 6, 17th and 18th episodes of 'Greed'; 'The Great War' and various comics; on Mar 8, 2nd episode of 'Two Little Vagabonds.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-05
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre has, as its chief attraction, a remarkable film version of the popular melodrama 'The Two Little Vagabonds.' The staging is quite in Messrs. Pathe's best style, and the various roles are in the hands of French artists, many of whom…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-06 - 1917-03-08
Summary:

Screening of 'Greed' (17th & 18th episodes), The Great War and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Two Little Vagabonds'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-08 - 1917-03-10
Summary:

On Mar 9, 2nd episode of 'Two Little Vagabonds' in 4 parts; 'The Great War,' Keystone, Chaplin, and other comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-09 - 1917-03-10
Summary:

Tonight, the send and final episode of the 'Two Little Vagabonds,' the film version of the immortal melodrama adapted by Geo. R. Sims and Arthur Shirley; episode of 'Fanfan and Claudinet'; 'The Great War 1914-17,' depicting incidents of the front of Somme, Verdun,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-09 - 1917-03-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds' (2nd episode), 'The Great War', Keystone, Chaplin and other Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-09 - 1917-03-10
Summary:

Screening of 'The Two Little Vagabonds' (2nd episode), adapted by Geo. R. Sims and Arthur Shirley; 'The Great War 1914-17' depicting incidents of Somme, Verdun and Salonika, 'Animals on Nursery Stage' coloured film of nature series; Coming film: 'Salambo…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-10 - 1917-03-10
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds' (2nd episode), 'The Great War', Keystone, Chaplin and other Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-12 - 1917-03-12
Summary:

Band night; Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds', Chaplin Comedy 'Charlie At Work' and 'Sage Brush Leading Lady'

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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.