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: 1915-11-22 - 1915-11-24
Summary:

On Nov 23, the magnificent three-part drama 'Fascination'; also Pathe's British Gazette and 'The Tango Tangle'; on Nov 16, the beautiful drama 'The Stepmother' in 3 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-22 - 1915-11-22
Summary:

Coming screening: 'Fascination' (3 parts), 'Tango Tangle', 'The Stepmother' (3 parts) and Pathe's British Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-23 - 1915-11-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Fascination' (3 parts) and 'Tango Tangle'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: 'The Stepmother'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-23 - 1915-11-24
Summary:

The magnificent drama in 3 parts, 'Fascination,' on Tuesday, on 23rd November, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. 'The Tango Tangle.' The beautiful drama in 3 parts, 'The Stepmother,' on Friday, 26th November, 1915.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-25 - 1915-11-27
Summary:

On Nov 26, 'The Stepmother,' a Pathe drama in 3 reels, includes La Petite Fromet in a strong cast; Pathe's British Gazette; also 'A Suspended Ordeal' (Keystone Comic); keep an eye on 'The Spy' for Dec 3.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-25 - 1915-11-27
Summary:

A Pathe's drama in 3 reels, 'The Stepmother,' on Friday, 26th November, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Keystone comic including 'A Suspended Ordeal.' 'The Spy' on 3rd December.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-26 - 1915-11-26
Summary:

Films screenings including Pathe's 'The Stepmother' (3 reels) and 'A Suspended Ordeal' (Keystone comic); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: 'Spy'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-27 - 1915-11-27
Summary:

Films screenings including Pathe's 'The Stepmother' (3 reels) and 'A Suspended Ordeal' (Keystone comic); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: 'Spy'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-27
Summary:

The programme at the Victoria Theatre this week includes: 'Excessive Affection,' 'Sept. Morn.', 'A Suspended Ordeal' and 'After the Honeymoon' which are all laughable. Pathe's British Gazette and 'Sport in Catalonia' are very interesting…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-29
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, the Friday to Monday programme is full of good things, including another new Gazette 'Sports in Catalonia,' one of Pathe's scenic pictures. The three-part film 'The Stepmother' is prettily conceived. There are two comics. Tomorrow night's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-30
Summary:

The Stepmother' has been the principal feature of the programme at the Victoria Theatre for some nights. A new series of pictures will be filmed tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-30
Summary:

Pathe Freres' 'The Spy' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre and 'The Stepmother' is a very good picture.

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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…