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: 1906-05-10 - 1906-05-16
Summary:

Every evening at 7:30 pm; Animated pictures and an infinite variety of subjects. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-16
Summary:

A series of films is to be thrown on the screen for the next few nights at the Ko Shing Theatre in Queen's Road by American Cinematograph Company. The pictures include the recent Chinese Imperial funeral. The first performance takes place tonight, commencing at eight o'clock.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-17
Summary:

Last night, at the Ko Shing Theatre, a series of comic and instructive films were thrown on the screen by the American Cinematograph Company before a preponderatingly Chinese audience. It cannot be said that all the pictures were clear and distinct, several of them being dimmed to an extent…

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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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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: 1923-09-29 - 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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-03 - 1923-11-19
Summary:

The mellow toned light of the Pathe-Baby projecting system gives to the screen image a natural appearance and does not strain the optic nerves. This innovation has only been made possible after years of research and experiment in our laboratories. Picture included.

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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: 1923-10-23 - 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…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-03 - 1923-11-05
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, Des…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-04 - 1924-01-04
Summary:

An ideal companion for the home. Pathe-Baby $60.00. Films $1.50 each. New lots of films just arrived. Harold Lloyd and the feeding-bottle (comedy), Harold Lloyd and the sleepwalker (comedy), Grand Steeplechase 1923 (sport), ‘Snub' and Sunshine Sammy go traveling (comedy), 'Joseph Sold…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

Cameras: all the well-known makes, Debrie, Pathe, etc., for professionals and amateurs, printing machines, everything for the motion picture studio and laboratory. Special cooperation given to amateurs. Cinema oufits: for theatres, churches, clubs, Y. M. C. A.'s schools, etc. Film-hire…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-15 - 1924-02-14
Summary:

Moving picture camera, HK$575.00, for newsmen and general outdoor work. Outfit comes complete with Tessar Zeiss Lens, two 400 feet regular Debrie magazine and carrying case. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-17
Summary:

Moving-picture camera has a capacity of 400 feet of standard film and even if your knowledge of photograph is less than elementary, you will take scenes as good as a professional cameraman will do. We solicit enquiries and inspections. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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Headline: Interview
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-24 - 1924-02-18
Summary:

Moving-pictures camera has a capacity of 400 feet of standard film and even if your knowledge of photography is less than elementary, you will take scenes as good as a professional cameraman will do. H. K. $550 for a complete set. Photo included. Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road Central.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-28 - 1924-01-28
Summary:

3 ¼ feet by 2 5/8 feet is the size of the picture obtained. Over 600 subjects to choose from Harold Lloyd and Chaplin comedies, Fairy tales, cartoons, sports, instructive, etc. Perfectly safe, easy to operate wonderful results. Price of complete outfit, $60 to $70. Works on any current non-…

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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: 1924-02-11 - 1924-05-08
Summary:

Outfit comes complete with Tessar Zeiss Lens, two 400-foot regular Debrie magazines and a carrying case. At the astonishing low price. H. K. $575.00. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-15 - 1924-02-15
Summary:

Films just arrived. Strictly non-inflammable $1.50 each. 2. 'The Polar Bear' (instructive), 6. 'A Queer Present' (comedy), 8. 'The Chimpanzees' (comedy), 20. 'Harold Lloyd and the Wild Man of Zanzibar' (comedy), 25. 'Niagara Falls' (travel), 55.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Moving picture camera, for newsmen and general outdoor work. Outfit comes complete with Tessar Zeiss Lens, two magazines and carrying case. H. K. $575.00. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central.