A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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…

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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: 1923-10-23 - 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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

After the ran of 'Fools and Riches' finishes at the Grand tonight, Griffith's picture 'Way Down East' is due. People who missed their opportunity in Coronet, will be welcomed. On Xmas day Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

The run of 'Fools and Riches' finishes at the Grand Theatre tonight. This will be followed by the big Griffith picture 'Way Down East.' Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never' are the attractions announced.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sat. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' The Grand: Tonight…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Together with Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
Summary:

Frolicksome Constance Talmadge is at her best in 'Wedding Bells,' the comedy adapted from the stage play of that name. Film plot included. The rest of the bill is in the hands of our old friend Harold Lloyd. He appears in 'Now or Never' and contrives to be just Harold Lloyd…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mack Sennett presents 'A Small Town Idol.' The Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' The…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

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Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-23
Summary:

The Grand announced that they are compiled to withdraw 'Way Down East' after today show. Tomorrow Harold Lloyd's 'Now or Never' will be shown. Constance Talmadge's 'Wedding Bells' is also in the bill for Xmas.

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Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-25 - 1923-12-27
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday at 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never' and Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-25
Summary:

Harold Lloyd is at the Grand for a day or two. He starts this time in 'Now or Never,' a comedy will in keeping with his huge reputation. Constance Talmadge has also a humorous role is 'Wedding Bells,' which leads the spectator into the mazes of an absurd matrimonial tangle…

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Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-26 - 1923-12-27
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday at 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never,' and Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-26 - 1923-12-26
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all the Kids in the filmland in 'Penrod.' A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge.' Also Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's…

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Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-27 - 1923-12-27
Summary:

Tonight, Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never' and Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells.'

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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.