A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-30
Summary:

The latest Gazette and Graphic News of the world every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Viola performance by The Sisters Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-26
Summary:

(Flower Street) The latest gazette and graphic news of the world. Performance by Viola Lilian and The Sister Price. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-12
Summary:

The tuneful singing and artistic dancing of the Sisters Price are charming all audiences at the Bijou Scenic Theatre, and the pictures are as good as ever, with the latest gazette and graphic news of the world a very acceptable leading feature.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including 'A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' [sic] by Max Linder. Gazette and graphic news are included. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-21 - 1914-01-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles amonst the Gods' and 'Where Jealousy Leads'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-21 - 1914-01-23
Summary:

Performance by Bonetta; the Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly); 'Wiffles amongst the Gods,' 'Where Jealousy Leads,' etc.; 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' in 5,000 feet is coming.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-24 - 1914-01-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max the Ladies Man' and 'Wiffles and the African Poteneate'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-24 - 1914-01-27
Summary:

Performance by Bonetta; the Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly); 'Max the Ladies Man'; 'Wiffles & the African Potentate' (a laugh, a scream) in 2 parts, 3,000 feet; 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' in 5,000 feet is coming.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-28 - 1914-01-30
Summary:

Films screening of 'Wiffles a Lucky Benedict', 'Daisy Wins the Day', 'Mr. Arling's Mistake' and 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette (Twice Weekly)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-28 - 1914-01-29
Summary:

Last 3 nights only: performance by Bonetta; the Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), 'Wiffles A Lucky Benedict'; the great detective drama 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' (5,000 feet) will be screened on Jan 31.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-31 - 1914-02-03
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers' (5,000 ft); Every Thursday and Sunday, special music by The Hongkong Hotel Orchestra

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-31 - 1914-02-03
Summary:

4 nights only commencing Jan 31; the powerful coloured thrilling detective drama, 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' (5,000 feet); performance by Orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-04 - 1914-02-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers'; Coming film: 'The Ladies Sheriff', 'A Friend in Need' and 'Wifflis and the Honeymooners'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-04 - 1914-02-06
Summary:

By request, one more night of 'Nick Winter & The Kidnappers' in 5,000 feet; Thursday, Feb 5, The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), 'The Lady Sheriff,' 'A Friend in Need,' 'Wiffles and the Honeymooners,' etc.

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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…