A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-21
Summary:

The Wager,' the production is in Metro's well-known style. October 18 remarks: Emily Stevens in 'The Wager.' Billy West in 'The Slave.' British Gazette No. 564-5. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-21
Summary:

The best show in Hongkong tonight, where no disappointment awaits you! Emily Stevens in 'The Wager.' Also Billy West in 'The Slave' and British Gazette No. 564-5. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-21
Summary:

Emily Stevens in 'The Wager.' Also Billy West in 'The Slave' and British Gazette No. 564-5. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. October 18 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Wager,' the production in Metro's well-known style,

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-10 - 1919-12-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'The Combat.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. Next change of programme, Valeska Suratt in 'The Slave.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-10
Summary:

The new programme for this week in Hongkong Theatre has just been issued in which the Vitagraph Co. presents the thrilling drama, 'The Combat,' in five parts, featuring the popular actress Anita Stewart. William Fox's production 'The Slave' in five parts, starring Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-10 - 1919-12-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'The Combat.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. December 11 & 12 Remarks: Next change of programme, Valeska Suratt in 'The Slave.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-11
Summary:

Two magnificent pictures are being shown this week. 'The Combat,' is a splendid drama presented by the Vitograph [sic] Company in five parts, featuring Anita Stewart. In addition, William Fox's excellent production 'The Slave,' also in five parts, will be screened on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-13 - 1919-12-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the favourite star which you liked to see in 'The New York Peacock,' Valeska Suratt in William Fox western drama, 'The Slave.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-13 - 1919-12-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The New York Peacock.' Valeska Suratt in William Fox Western drama, 'The Slave.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Mr. Rudolph Andre from Honolulu will give an exhibition on the Hawaiian steel guitar during the performance of 9.15 p.m. from today, Tuesday 16th December. Also Valeska Surratt in 'The Slave.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-16 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Valeska Suratt in 'The Slave.' At 9.15 p.m. tonight, Mr. Rudolph Andre of Honolulu will give an exhibition on the Hawaiian steel guitar during the performance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-19 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

There will be a continuous performance. Charlotte in 'The Frozen Warning,' Emily Stevens in 'The Wager,' Madame Petrova in 'Extravagance,' Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas,' 'Sporting Life,' Norma Talmadge in 'Panthea,' Emmy…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-19 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Has the time come yet for a continuous performance theatre in Hongkong, similar to those in all the big cities of Europe and America? We wish to find out! On Wednesday, therefore, from 2.30 to 11.30 p.m., there will be a continuous performance. Tea and cakes will be served free to everyone…

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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…