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: 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: 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.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-26 - 1924-07-31
Summary:

Commencing Monday, July 28th at usual times, D. W. Griffith's 'Judith of Bethulia' with a cast including Blanche Sweet, Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Mae Marsh, Robert Haron and Henry B. Walthall. Also showing the second really good Chinese educational picture, 'Safety First…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-28
Summary:

Judith of Bethulia' is a very old picture, produced in the year 1913, when the film industry was still young. But it was a masterpiece, a sensation and the most spectacular film of its time. David Wark Griffith and it was played by a cast of the most famous and best-loved screen stars of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-28
Summary:

When an author becomes famous people naturally turn back to his earlier books to trace the progress of his art. The same thing is now happening with movie producers. D. W. Griffith is possibly the most famous producer in the industry and it is interesting in consequence, to see again his first…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-29
Summary:

Exciting much interested comment among local cinema-goers is the movie play 'Judith of Bethulia.' This was the first big film that the master producer, D. W. Griffith ever made, and comparisons are being drawn with his later works, such as 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

Judith of Bethulia' the current feature attraction at the Coronet Theatre, is notable for this at least, that the cast includes more stars that are usually found in the same picture. The reason is simple. 'Judith of Bethulia,' is the first big picture that D. W. Griffith ever made…