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: 1912-03-13
Summary:

Yesterday afternoon the attendance at the bazaar was not quite large as the weather was not altogether favourable. The company found much of interest in the numerous side shows, the scenic railway as usual claiming a large share of attention. To all appearances, too, the Chinese theatre was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-13
Summary:

Hongkong is in danger of being spoilt just now, in the way of entertainments. There is no lack of choice, and the standard may be set down as uniformly high. Until the weekend, every evening may be spent at the University without fear of proving tedious. On Friday night, the Theatre Royal should…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-20
Summary:

Mr. Wadsworth Harris, the American tragedian, well-known to the stage and screen, has been invited to appear in a dramatic recital before the faculty and students of the Hongkong University after the New Year vacation. Mr. Harris is a member of the Universal Film Company now in the city under…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-24
Summary:

Moving picture illustrating the plague of 1921 will be shown during the lecture at the Hongkong University. The topic 'The Manchurian Plague,' will be given by Dr. Wu Lien-teh, the Director of the Manchurian Plague Prevention Service.

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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: 1923-09-15 - 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…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-21 - 1923-09-28
Summary:

Its metalized screen reflects a 3'3' x 2'7' picture at a distance of 12 feet from the machine. Pathe-Baby complete with screen 16 x 22 inches, $60.00; films, $1.50 each. Latest releases just arrived: Harold Lloyd and the Wild Man of Zanzibar Niagara Falls; the Cell-Structure…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-22 - 1923-10-17
Summary:

It is specially for you that the Pathe cameramen have been sent everywhere to shoot views of notable events such as the Occupation of the Ruhr, the Coronation of the King of Romania, a Gliders Race, Political Accused before the Tribunal of the Soviets in Moscow, etc. For you and your children in…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-25 - 1923-09-25
Summary:

Would you like to see grown-up laughs from happy-faced kiddies in your own home? Buy your children this: Pathe-Baby. On sale: A. Tack's, Hongkong Hotel Electric Department, Sincere's, etc. Demonstrations gladly given and descriptive booklet and list of films sent free of charge. Pathe-…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-29 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

There are always moments at home when the passing minutes seem to be meaningless or indifferent. All are silent. Yet, if you own a Pathe-Baby, you set one of its films, and in two seconds: behold, moving pictures. The interest in life and pleasure come again to you. On sale: A. Tack's,…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-04 - 1923-10-11
Summary:

Its metalized screen reflects a 3'3' x 2'7' picture at a distance of 12 feet from the machine. Pathe-Baby, complete with screen 16 x 22 inches, $60.00. Films $1.50 each. Just received the following films: 'The Star-Fish and the Sea Hedgehog' (scientific); '…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-10 - 1923-10-10
Summary:

To see a child greet a gift with a glad smile, get him a Pathe-Baby and watch the glow of satisfaction on his face as he looks it over admiringly. Films will not burn. On sale: A. Tack's, Des Voeux Road; Hongkong Hotel (Electrical Department); Sincere's, etc. Demonstration will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19 - 1923-12-05
Summary:

Behind every Pathe-Baby stands the name of Pathe and Pathe's guarantee to give perfect satisfaction is absolute and without qualification. Pathe-Baby complete $60.00, films $1.50 each. Strictly non-inflammable. On sale: A. Tack's, Des Voeux Road; Hongkong Hotel (Electrical Department…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-22
Summary:

With which you can offer free shows to your friends. Pathe-Baby complete with screen 39' x 31', $66.00. Pathe-Baby complete with screen 15' x 20', $60.00. Films $1.50 each. Strictly non-inflammable. On sale: A. Tack's, Des Voeux Road; Hongkong Hotel (Electrical…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-23 - 1924-01-03
Summary:

Its metalized screen reflects a 3'3' x 2'7' picture at a distance of 12 feet from the machine. Pathe-Baby complete with screen 16 x 22 inches, $60.00. Films $1.50 each. Just received the following films: 500 Crique-Billy Matthews Bout (sport); 475 Harold Lloyd at the…