A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Interview
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-24 - 1924-02-18
Summary:

Moving-pictures camera has a capacity of 400 feet of standard film and even if your knowledge of photography is less than elementary, you will take scenes as good as a professional cameraman will do. H. K. $550 for a complete set. Photo included. Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road Central.…

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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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Headline: Interview (Debrie), Moving Picture Camera for Newsmen and General Outdoor Work.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-11 - 1924-05-08
Summary:

Outfit comes complete with Tessar Zeiss Lens, two 400-foot regular Debrie magazines and a carrying case. At the astonishing low price. H. K. $575.00. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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Headline: Interview' (Debrie)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Moving picture camera, for newsmen and general outdoor work. Outfit comes complete with Tessar Zeiss Lens, two magazines and carrying case. H. K. $575.00. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph Advertisement 1924-02-20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-20 - 1924-02-20
Summary:

A lantern lecture will be given at the Helena May Institute on Monday, February 25th at 5.30 p.m., by H. Gordon Thompson, subject: 'Along the Tibetan Border.' The Pathe University machine will be used on this occasion.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1924-02-21
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-21 - 1924-02-25
Summary:

A lantern lecture will be given at the Helena May Institute on Monday, February 25th at 5.30 p.m. by H. Gordon Thompson Esq., M. D., F. R. C. S. subject: 'Along the Tibetan Border.' All are welcome. The Pathe University machine will be used on this occasion.

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Headline: Hongkong on the Films: Pictures for the Exhibition - To be Shown Here Shortly
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Hongkong residents will shortly have the opportunity of seeing a film depicting the scenery and everyday scenes in the Colony. The pictures, taken specially for British Empire Exhibition in London, are being shown at the Helena May Institute on dates announced in our advertisement columns. His…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-20 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

Pathe-Baby brightens the home life and adds to the pleasure of the whole family. Complete outfits, H. K. $60.00. Films $1.50 each. Magneto H. K. $35.00 (for interior towns). Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-27 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

An idea cinema for the home. Complete outfits, H. K. $60.00. Films $1.50 each. Magneto H. K. $35.00 (for interior countries). Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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Headline: Holland Filmed: Screening at Helena May Institute
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-03
Summary:

At the Helena May Institute last evening, the Netherlands community of Hongkong entertained company of distinguished guests which included H. E. the Governor and the Colonial Secretary with a screening of the film 'Holland.' After pictorial presentations of the comparative sizes of the…