A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-29 - 1918-12-02
Summary:

November 29th, 30th and December 1st and 2nd, 9.15 performance, showing 15 episodes, 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' in 30 parts, episodes 1 and 2. Also 'Stop, Luke, Listen' in 2 parts, a screaming Lonesome Luke comedy. Price details included.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-09
Summary:

December 7, 8, 9 and 10, showing 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 3 and 4. Also 'Luke's Late Lunchers,' a screaming Lonesome Luke comedy and comics.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-14 - 1919-01-16
Summary:

Tonight, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing the final episode of 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' the feature serial of perils and love from a story written by Gilson Willets. Also 'For Honour and Country,' drama in 3 parts and 'Luke's Double,' a Harold Lloyd…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-06
Summary:

In 'Once Aboard The Lugger,' Eileen Dennes gives us a character as Mary, while Evan Thomas contributes to the part of George. The other cast included Gwynne Herbert and John MacAndrews. Film synopsis included.

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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: 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.

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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…

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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-…

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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.…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-20 - 1924-03-21
Summary:

Films just arrived, $1.50 each. 21. Harold Lloyd has a smoke (comedy), 28. 'An Interesting Turnstile' (instructive), 36. Toto does the cooking (comedy), 39. 'An Obstinate Donkey' (comedy), 46. Max Linder, 'Magician' (comedy), 96. 'A Buffalo Race at Madera…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Films just arrived, $1.50 each. 429. 'Good Pastry' (Harold Lloyd) (comedy), 430. 'The Joys of a Pauper' (Harold Lloyd) (comedy), 441 (1-2). 'Baby Sleeps' (Harold Lloyd, 2 reels) (comedy), 583. 'The History of Paper' (cartoon), 600. Toto, 'Aviator…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-23 - 1924-04-23
Summary:

Films just arrived $1.50 per reel. 5. 'The Cubs' (instructive), 46. Max Linder, 'Magician' (comedy), 47. 'Cambodian Dances' (Napierkowska) (travel), 86. 'Charlie Chaplin Has Luncheon' (comedy), 87. 'Charlie Chaplin Tries to Flirt' (comedy), 93…