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: 1913-11-03
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre provides an excellent bill this week and the patrons of this popular entertainment house are well pleased. Newcomers to Hong Kong are the versatile coloured team Milton and Rice who immediately jumped into popularity. The Pathe-Gazette teems with interest and the feature film…

2
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-25
Summary:

There was a big house at the Victoria on Saturday night when the closing scenes of the popular 'Black Box' film were screened. A special feature of the programme was a new Wiffles picture, representing that hero in as amusing a light as ever. The new Pathe Gazette and war pictures were…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-12 - 1917-04-14
Summary:

On Apr 13, Pathe's famous serial, 15th and 16th episodes of 'The Iron Claw'; interesting: Pathe's Gazettes; Charlie in 'The Masquerader'; on Apr 18, performance by Lolita Ramos.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-16 - 1917-04-18
Summary:

On Apr 17, performance by Ramos; 7th and 8th episodes of 'Zudora'; Pathe's Gazette, Pathe's American News; also various comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-09 - 1917-07-10
Summary:

On July 10, performance by Blascheck and Austin; Pathe's great feature film 'The Time Limit' in 3 parts; Pathe's Gazette and various comics; on July 18, military band concert.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-08 - 1918-03-09
Summary:

From Mar 8-11, tonight at 9.15 pm, a drama of life, beautifully acted, and splendidly photographed, 'A Lapland Lass' in 3 parts; Pathe's Gazette, Annals of the War and a very amusing comedy; on Mar 15, 'The Fatal King' with Pearl White.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-08 - 1918-03-11
Summary:

Programme for 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th March. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'A Lapland Lass,' a drama of life, beautifully acted and splendid photograph in 3 parts. Pathe's Gazette, Annals of the War and a very amusing comedy. Kindly note the date, Friday, 15th March, 'The Fatal Ring…

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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-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-12 - 1923-10-29
Summary:

Pathe-Baby in your home will open vistas of joy and amusement and will crowd right out of mind the weighty cares of the day. 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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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: For Xmas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

Nothing will be received will warmer appreciation than a Pathe-Baby and nothing will be kept so preciously and used so often and with more pleasure--it will soon and forever become an active member of the household: entertaining, amusing, instructive and dangerless; its films will not burn. $60.…

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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…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-30 - 1924-05-31
Summary:

Pathe-Baby projects a clear picture over 3' wide on its brilliant silver screen. Absolutely dangerless. Easy to operate. Amusing and instructive. Price of complete outfit $60.00. Works on any current non-inflammable films $1.50 each. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-05 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Amusing and instructive. Easy to operate. Complete outfit, $60.00; films, $1.50; magnetos, $35.00 (for interior towns). Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.