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: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

15th, 16th and 17th January, showing 'Colorado' in 5 parts, a great dramatic masterpiece, produced from the story by August [sic] Thomas, including Gazette and comics. Friday, 17th matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating, 'Fanchon, the Cricket,' Paramount feature in 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

January 15, 16, and 17, showing 'Colorado' (in 5 parts,) a great dramatic masterpiece produced from the story by Augustus Thomas, also Gazette and Comics. Friday January 17, matinee at 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating: 'Fanchon, the Cricket,' a Paramount feature in 5…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre attracted full houses. The chief attraction is 'The Court of Monte Cristo' [sic]. A new programme will be produced tonight, including William Fox picture 'Slander' starring Bertha Kalich. Also a Gazette number and two last…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-11
Summary:

Another tale of the frozen north is being produced as a weekend feature at the Coronet by the First National Film Corporation. 'The River's End' is a film brimful of adventure and love incidents and may be placed in the same category as 'Back in God's Country.'…

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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: 1923-09-19 - 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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

A China Mail representative obtained an interview with Mr. H. W. Ray, managing director of Hongkong Amusement Ltd. In the US, a number of public spirited people have spent large sums in the preparation of educational films, esp. Mr. Henry Ford. The Educational Films Corporation of New York has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-31 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

Pathe-Baby projects a clear picture over 3' wide on its brilliant silver screen. Absolutely dangerless. Easy to operate. Trouble-proof. Amusing and instructive. Price of complete outfit $60.00 to $70.00. Works on any current non-inflammable films $1.50 per reel. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-05 - 1924-02-05
Summary:

In the privacy of your own family circle, Pathe-Baby will entertain or instruct as you will. There are not many other ways of spending a cosy evening. Pathe-Baby complete $60.00. Films $1.50 each. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong, distributor of South China.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-12 - 1924-02-12
Summary:

Non-inflammable films $1.50 each. Price of complete outfit $60.00 to $70.00. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong, distributor of South China.

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-19
Summary:

Above the danger line. Pathe-Baby for the visual education of your children and their entertainment. Fully equipped $60.00; films $1.50 each. On sale: A. Tack, Des Voeux Road, Central; Sincere Co., Des Voeux Road, Central. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong, distributors for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-30 - 1924-06-30
Summary:

$1.50 per reel. Ask for a complete list. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong, distributors for South China.