A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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Why tire your eyes with an out-of-date machine?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!