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: 1916-01-10 - 1916-01-12
Summary:

On Jan 11, the side splitting comedy 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' in 3 parts; the powerful two-part drama 'The Borken Oath'; also Pathe's British Gazette; 'The Hidden Nest Egg'; 'Iron and Steel Industry (Bombay)'; 'Billy Boy's Revenge…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre provides entertainment with variety. 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' is a comedy, 'The Broken Oath' is a long dramatic picture. The 'interest' side is well maintained by films of the Bombay iron and steel industry, 'The Hidden Nest Egg'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-01 - 1917-05-02
Summary:

On May 2, the marvellous drama 'The Broken Oath' in 5 parts, wonderful acting and scenery; comedy, 3rd series of 'Rufus Wallingford' [sic]; 'Every Inch a Hero,' Pathe's Gazettes; the concert is cancelled; 'Sold' will be screened at the Bijou for two…

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

Screening of 'The Broken Oath', 'Rufus Wallingford' (3rd Series), 'Every Inch A Hero', Pathe's Gazettes; 'Sold' will be screened at Bijou Theatre

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

Coming screening of 'The Broken Oath', 'Wallingford' (3rd episode), Comics and Gazettes; Coming film: 'Love's Frailty' (Pathe Color) featuring Mlle Robinne

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-02
Summary:

There is another change of programme at the Victoria Theatre tonight, when the 3rd 'Wallingford' episode will be shown, and also a very fine Film d'Art Company's picture, relating to the present war, entitled 'The Broken Oath.' On Friday 'Love's Frailty,…

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

Tonight: Screening of 'The Broken Oath', 'Rufus Wallingford' (3rd Series), 'Every Inch A Hero', Pathe's Gazettes

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

Screening of 'The Broken Oath', 'Wallingford' (3rd episode), Comics and Gazettes; Coming film: 'Love's Frailty' (Pathe Color) featuring Mlle Robinne

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-20 - 1919-09-23
Summary:

Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' episode 7 and 8. 'Look Out Below,' a funny Lloyd comic. Matinee: 'The Broken Oath,' a fine drama.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-20 - 1919-09-20
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' episodes 7 and 8. Also 'Look Out Below,' a most excruciatingly funny Lloyd comic. Matinees: today, fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Lightning Raider'; tomorrow, 'The Broken Oath,' a fine drama.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-20 - 1919-09-23
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, last two nights of episodes 7 and 8 of Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider.' September 20 Remarks: Also showing 'Looking Out Below,' a most excruciatingly funny Lloyd Comic. Matinee: today, episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Lightning Raider'; tomorrow…

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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…