A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-14 - 1923-06-15
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Turning Point.' Star: At 5.30 & 9.15, 'God's Country and the Woman.' At 9.15 only, Leeds and Lemar in Plumduff's Restaurant. Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'In Search…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-14 - 1923-06-14
Summary:

Tonight we are presenting to you at the Star, a variety turn that comes with the best credentials of any act that has visited Hongkong. Harry Leeds and Trixie Lemar who have come here after a most successful engagement at the Carlton Theatre, Shanghai, have shown us their press notices and I see…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-14 - 1923-06-15
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Turning Point.' Star: At 5.30 and 9.15, 'God's Country and the Woman.' At 9.15 only, Leeds and Lemar in 'Plumduff's Restaurant.' Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-14 - 1923-06-14
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 14, 15 and 16, Harry Leeds and Trixie Lemar from the Winter Garden, New York and London Hippodrome in 'Plumduff's Restaurant' and James Oliver Curwood's 'God's Country and the Woman.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

God's Country and the Woman' is the attraction at the Star, until the end of the week. It is a Vitagraph production, featuring William Duncan. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

God's Country and the Woman,' a Vitagraph production which commences today at the Star. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

Until the end of this week, Star Theatre is going to screen a Vitagraph production 'God's Country and the Woman' featuring William Duncan. The film is full of thrill and passion and exhibits spectacular sceneries.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-14 - 1923-06-15
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Turning Point.' Star: At 5.30 and 9.15, 'God's Country and the Woman.' At 9.15 only, Leeds and Lemar in Plumduff's Restaurant. Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'In Search…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chambers' greatest novel, 'The Turning Point,' The B. A. T. Coy's Snappy News Reel, and Century Comedy. Commencing Tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' a United Artists super attraction.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements tonight and tomorrow. The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chamber's 'The Turning Point.' Also Town Topic No. 3, the B. A. T. Company's snappy newsreel and Century Comedy. Commencing tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

Tonight, Leeds and Lemar and 'God's Country and the Woman.' Tomorrow, Norma Talmadge in 'Smilin' Through.'

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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…