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: 1918-03-19 - 1918-03-21
Summary:

Programme for March 19th, 20th and 21st. Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance, M. Henri [sic] Krauss in 'Victims of Fate,' an absorbing drama in 3 parts. Also American Gazette and comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-26 - 1918-03-28
Summary:

26th, 27th and 28th March, 9.15 p.m. performance, 'The Faithful Gamekeeper,' a drama in 4 parts. American Gazette No. 42, Nestor and Starlight comics. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-01 - 1918-04-04
Summary:

2nd, 3rd and 4th April, the final chapter of 'The Great Secret,' 17th and 18th episodes. Also American Gazette and different comedy. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-23 - 1918-04-25
Summary:

23rd, 24th and 25th April, a beautiful star in a great photoplay, Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck.' Also American Gazette No. 45 and Comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-04
Summary:

The striking picture showing the movement of the horse is a Pathe Freres colour production 'The Horse.' The 15th and 16th episodes of the 'Fatal Ring' become increasingly interesting. And also Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoon with American and British Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-16 - 1918-07-17
Summary:

July 16th and 17th, great Gold Rooster 5-part drama, 'The Spender.' Also Annals of the War No. 27, American Gazette No. 64 and Harold Lloyd comedy. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-18 - 1918-07-20
Summary:

July 18th, 19th and 20th, 'The Seven Pearls,' episode 11, 'The Gems of Jeopardy,' and episode 12, 'Buried Alive.' Also 'From London to Laramie' [sic], two-part Lonesome Luke comedy, and British Gazette No. 452. Booking at Anderson's. July 20 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-01 - 1918-08-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd August, the final episode of 'The Seven Pearls.' Also 'A Lesson in Flirtation.' British Gazette No. 454 and 'The Little Sisters.' Booking at Anderson's. August 3 Remarks: August 4th and 5th, the final episode of 'Judex.' Also American…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-05 - 1918-08-05
Summary:

Tonight, the final episode of 'Judex.' Also American Gazette No. 70, 'Hit Him Again,' Harold Lloyd comedy, 'His Godmother,' military comedy in 2 parts, etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-13 - 1918-08-15
Summary:

13th, 14th and 15th August, 'The Storm'; 'The Try Out,' a Pokes and Jabbs comedy; American Gazette No. 71; 'French Day in Shanghai'; 'The Lamb,' Harold Lloyd and company. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-16 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

August 16th, 17th and 18th, Gladys Hulette and Paul Clerget in 'A Crooked Romance.' Also British Gazette No. 456, American Gazette No. 72 and 'Beat It,' Harold Lloyd in one of his funniest comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-01 - 1918-11-02
Summary:

November 1st and 2nd, 9.15 performance, the final episode of 'The Hidden Hand.' Also the great new 2-part comedy, 'Max in a Taxi' and Les Aldo-Pini, with change of programme. Booking at Anderson's. November 1 Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. Showing also American Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-20 - 1919-01-22
Summary:

20th, 21st and 22nd January, 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 21; 'Marble Heart' featuring King Baggot; 'Hogan Out West,' Keystone comedy. Matinee, every Wednesday and Thursday 5.15 p.m., Saturday 2.15 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday 6 p.m. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre presents a programme including a drama, in which Miss Carmel Myers takes the leading role, in 'Who will marry me?.' It is the production of the Universal Film Company. Also, a comedy in two acts, named 'Monkey Stuff' and the American Gazette, is to be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-27 - 1924-01-12
Summary:

Solicits the pleasure of your call for demonstrating to you Pathe-Baby. It will bring additional happiness to your home. Pathe-Baby, complete $60.00. Science, comedy, nature, drama and history films non-inflammable $1.50. Demonstrations gladly given and descriptive booklet and list of films sent…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-04 - 1923-10-11
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: 'The Star-Fish and the Sea Hedgehog' (scientific); '…

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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: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-23 - 1923-11-24
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: 'The Starfish and the Sea Hedgehog' (scientific), 'A…

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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: 1924-01-28 - 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-…