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: 1915-12-27 - 1915-12-29
Summary:

On Dec 28, the thrilling drama 'From Circus to Race Course' in 3 parts, the interesting picture; 'The Black Sea Fleet,' Russian bombardment of Turkish Coast Etc; also Pathe's British Gazette and other interesting pictures; on Dec 31, 'The Clue of the Cigar Band,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-27 - 1915-12-29
Summary:

The thrilling drama in 3 parts, 'From Circus to Race Course,' on Tuesday, 28th December, 1915. The interesting picture, 'The Black Sea Fleet.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comic and interesting pictures included. 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' and other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-28 - 1915-12-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Circus to Race Course' (3 parts) and 'The Black Sea Fleet'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Also comics & interesting pictures; Coming film: 'The Clue of the Cigar Band'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-29 - 1915-12-30
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Circus to Race Course' (3 parts) and 'The Black Sea Fleet'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Also comics & interesting pictures; Coming film: 'The Clue of the Cigar Band'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-30 - 1915-12-31
Summary:

On Dec 31, the thrilling detective drama 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' in 3 reels; also Pathe's British Gazette and 'The Big 3' (Keystone Comic), come and have a good laugh.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-30
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre programme for Tuesday, last night and tonight include a new Pathe's Gazette and some war pictures. Other features are one or two good little comics, a beautiful series of views of Genoa, and a dramatic film 'From Circus to Racecourse.' The programme for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-30
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is showing another good all-round programme this week, including Pathe's British Gazette, a series showing the bombardment of the Turkish coast by the Russian Black Sea fleet, some beautiful panoramic views of Genoa, good comics in 'The Riot,' 'The Heart…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-30
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre 'From Circus to Racecourse' is being screened whereas 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' is to be shown on Friday. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-30 - 1915-12-31
Summary:

The thrilling detective drama in 3 parts, 'The Clue of the Cigar Band,' on 31st December, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Keystone comics including 'The Big 3.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-31 - 1915-12-31
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' (3 parts) and 'The Big 3' (Keystone comic); Also screening of Pathe's British Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-01 - 1916-01-03
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' (3 parts) and 'The Big 3' (Keystone comic); Also screening of Pathe's British Gazette

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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…