A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-17 - 1916-04-19
Summary:

A drama in 3 reels, 'The Heart of a Mother,' on Tuesday, 15th April, 1916. Interesting picture including 'On the Summit of Lingekoff.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Gussel, The Golfer' (by Keystone), 'Wifey's Investment' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-18 - 1916-04-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Heart of a Mother' (3 reels), War Series (on the Summit of Lingetoff), 'Gussel the Golfer' (Keystone), 'Wifey's Investment' and 'Wiffles in the Workshop'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-19 - 1916-04-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Heart of a Mother' (3 reels), War Series (on the Summit of Lingetoff), 'Gussel the Golfer' (Keystone), 'Wifey's Investment' and 'Wiffles in the Workshop'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-20 - 1916-04-22
Summary:

The comedy in 3 reels, 'Dolly Twain,' on Friday, 21st April, 1916. Pictures including 'Champion Charlie' and 'Our Neighbours' (Keystone comics). Charlie Chaplin is featured. Interesting picture including 'H.R.H. Prince Arthur of Connaught with the French Troops…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-21 - 1916-04-21
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Dolly Twain' (3 reels), 'Champion Charlie' and 'Our Neighbours' (Keystone Comic); Coming film: 'A Great Surprise in Store'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-24 - 1916-04-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Dolly Twain' (3 reels), 'Champion Charlie' and 'Our Neighbours' (Keystone Comic); Coming film: 'A Great Surprise in Store'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-03 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

On Monday next, the Coronet will show Charlie Chaplin in 'Champion Charlie,' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Luke Prepares His Preparation'; Billie Richie [sic] in 'The Avenging Dentist'; Syd Chaplin in 'Giddy, Gay, and Ticklish'; Smith and Bella Jackson.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, Smith and Bella Jackson perform. A fine comedy programme including Charlie Chaplin in 'Champion Charlie.' Harold Lloyd in 'Luke's Preparedness Preparations.' Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Alarm.' Syd Chaplin in 'Giddy, Gay, and Ticklish.' Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Smith and Bella Jackson, Negro comedians and dancers. Also a fine comedy film programme, included Charlie Chaplin in 'Champion Charlie.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Luke's Preparedness Preparations,' Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Alarm' and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-06
Summary:

Quite a treat is billed at the Coronet today, when Smith and Bella Jackson, negro comedians and dancers, are to take the boards. Those who have not seen negroes dance would be astonished at the graceful execution of the different Negro reels. Besides this, 'Champion Charlie,' depicting…

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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…