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: 1908-09-24
Summary:

Charles Nugent sued Auguste Daufresne and claimed $1000 balance due as money paid for and on behalf of the defendant. The court continues to deal with the case. The defendant said he had nothing to do with the Union Commerical Company. The witness had an agreement with the Hongkong Cinematograph…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-30 - 1916-10-03
Summary:

Last episodes of 'Neal of the Navy'; detective drama 'A Strange Adventure' in 3 parts; Wiffles: 'Fred as Soldier' [sic]; Charlie Chaplin by special request.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-30 - 1916-10-03
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (last episodes) and 'A Strange Adventure Wiffles' and by special request Charlie Chaplin

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-07
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (9th & 10th episodes) and Comics including Charlie Chaplin; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales; Coming film: 'Neptune's Daughter'

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-09 - 1917-05-09
Summary:

Screening of 'The Price of Blood' and Comedies with Charlie Chaplin for 3 nights.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-10 - 1917-05-10
Summary:

Screening of 'The Price of Blood' and Comedies with Charlie Chaplin for 2 nights.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-11 - 1917-05-11
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Price of Blood' and Comedies with Charlie Chaplin.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-18 - 1921-04-18
Summary:

The H. B. Waring Company opens its season at the Theatre Royal tonight, when 'The Witness for the Defence' will be staged. The company, which arrived here by s. s. Nile, comes with a big reputation, and its visit is being keenly anticipated. Miss MacFarlane, the advance agent of the…

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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: 1923-09-18 - 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…

12
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: 1923-10-04 - 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); '…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-31 - 1923-12-31
Summary:

Buy a Pathe-Baby. A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road and Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

Invite Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin, ‘Snub' Pollard, Sunshine Sammy and Max Linder to your evening party. Buy a Pathe-Baby. A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road, Central; Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central.

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-20 - 1924-02-20
Summary:

Pathe-Baby films $1.5. Strictly non-inflammable. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road Central. January 31 Remarks: A list of films, including Harold Lloyd, Chaplin and Snub Pollard's films. February 7 Remarks: Photo incuded.

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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-…

18
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-07 - 1924-02-07
Summary:

Films just arrived. Strictly non-inflammable $1.50 each. 9. 'Jack Is Not Perfect' (comedy), 90. 'Hunting the Buffalo' (instructive); 259. 'The Good Cook' (cartoon), 280. ‘Snub' Pollard's 'Sheriff' (comedy), 324. 'A Race in Gliders' (…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-13 - 1924-02-13
Summary:

Over 600 subjects to choose from Harold Lloyd and Chaplin comedies, fairy tales, cartoons, sports, instructive, etc. Pathe-Baby complete $60.00, films $1.50 per reel. Inquiries and inspection solicited. 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.…