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: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-14
Summary:

All British programme including 'A Romany Lass' 6 parts. 'Around the Town' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Poor.' September 13 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-11
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet, Harma Films present the delightful romantic drama, 'A Romany Lass' in 6 parts. Another interesting number of 'Around the Town,' Pathe's British Gazette, and an appropriate programme of British music.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-11
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all British programme, including 'A Romany Lass' in 6 parts. Also 'Around the Town' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Poor.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-14
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all British programme including 'A Romany Lass' in 6 parts, 'Around the Town' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Poor.' September 14 Remarks: 7.15 programme changes to 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-13 - 1920-09-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all British programme including 'A Romany Lass' in 6 parts. Also 'Around the Town' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Select Pictures presents Michell Lewis 'Jacques of the Silver North' 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.' Last performance of 'A Romany Lass.' September 18 remarks: Snub comedy and 'Round the Town' [sic]. Also Blanche Sweet in '…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., additional performance of 'A Romany Lass.' Tonight at 5.15, Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North,' a thrilling six-part drama of the Canadian wild, and 'Around the Town.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North' in 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.' At 9.15 p.m., last performance of 'A Romany Lass.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North' in 6 parts. Picture included. September 15 Remarks: At 9.15 p.m., last performance of 'A Romany Lass.' September 18 Remarks: Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Blanche…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-19 - 1924-01-25
Summary:

Fully equipped $60.00, films $1.50 each. Pathe-Baby for the visual education of your children and their entertainment. On sale: A. Tack's, Hongkong Hotel Electric Department, Sincere's and Leading Dealers. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, distributors for South China, will…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-20 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

The biblical scenes of Pathe-Baby religious series will have the moral truths so firmly established in the minds of the children that they will be seen and remembered as facts. Pathe-Baby, fully equipped $60.00, films $1.50 each. Descriptive booklet and list of films sent free of charge. Pathe-…