A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-12 - 1917-04-12
Summary:

Screening of 'Iron Claw' (15th & 16th episodes), British Gazette No. 401 (The Great War 1914-17, American News) and Comics; Coming performance by Miss Lolita Ramos

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-13 - 1917-04-13
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'Iron Claw' (15th & 16th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes 'Charlie the Masquerader'; Coming performance by Miss Lolita Ramos

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-13 - 1917-04-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Iron Claw' (15th & 16th episodes), British Gazette No. 401 (The Great War 1914-17, American News) and Comics; Coming performance by Miss Lolita Ramos

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-14 - 1917-04-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'Iron Claw' (15th & 16th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes 'Charlie the Masquerader'; Coming performance by Miss Lolita Ramos

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-15 - 1917-04-15
Summary:

Performance by Miss Lilita Ramos with her photo; Screening of 'Iron Claw' (15th & 16th episodes) and Pathe's Gazettes

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

A China Mail representative obtained an interview with Mr. H. W. Ray, managing director of Hongkong Amusement Ltd. In the US, a number of public spirited people have spent large sums in the preparation of educational films, esp. Mr. Henry Ford. The Educational Films Corporation of New York has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15 - 1923-11-15
Summary:

A brilliant steady picture 9 feet by 12 feet at a distance of 60 feet. This is what the Holmes Projector is capable of giving. There is no other similar machine capable of producing the same result. The price of the Holmes is $525; the sole agents are Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.

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

Why tire your eyes with an out-of-date machine? The Holmes Projector gives as bright light from a wall socket as that at the Coronet. Don't be bluffed into taking something inferior. See for yourself. Sole distributors: Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-29 - 1924-01-29
Summary:

Thread up the film. Turn on the switch and watch with pleasure and without eye strain the beautifully brilliant picture presented by the Holmes Projector. Price complete $525 of Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-31 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

Old chops like old customs die hard. Nevertheless, 85% of motion picture machines in Hongkong are either power or simplex. You can get the same high-class projection in your home with the Holmes Projector. Hongkong Amusements, Ltd., sole agents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-04 - 1924-02-05
Summary:

Make no mistake, the best machine for showing pictures in the home is the Holmes Projector. Perfectly safe! Easily portable! Strongly made! Cheap and efficient!