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: 1907-07-25
Summary:

Most appreciative crowds attend the cinematograph exhibition nightly in Weismann's large hall, entrance in Wyndham street. There is a huge variety of pictures, and for a pleasant evening the hall is being patronised as a suitable rendezvous.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-07-27
Summary:

Those who have not paid a visit to Weismann's large hall to view the fine array of pictures shown by the cinematograph should avail themselves of the opportunity today. There is a matinee at 4, to which children are admitted at half price. Tonight there will be an entire change of programme…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-08-06
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe in the Weismann's large hall was a success on Sunday night, and the series of scared pictures was highly appreciated by the audience. After a brief interval, a few amusing films were used, and all agreed that they were some of the best seen in the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-08-17
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe is attracting good houses nightly in the large hall of Weisman's and the pictures are good. Today, at 4, there will be a matinee, and the amusing comic pictures are bound, as usual, to elicit roars of laughter, By special request, for 3 nights next week, the fine…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-07
Summary:

A cinematograph entertainment takes place this evening at the Peak Hotel, when the Coronation pictures will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-14
Summary:

In spite of the abundance of amusement provided for Hongkongites during the weekend, the cinematograph halls were well patronized. A particularly attractive programme was that of the Bijou, an amusing little sketch, arranged by Mr. Stevenson, provoking great laughter. Miss Violet Bonnetta…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-20
Summary:

The success of The Alaska-Siberia Pictures, which is the result of the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburg, has been great. The films will be shown on Monday night at the Peak Hotel, under the patronage of the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, the Officer Administering the Government.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-20
Summary:

Under the patronage of the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, the Officer Administering the Government, the Alaska-Siberia motion pictures, which are now being shown at the Bijou Theatre, will be exhibited at the Peak Hotel on Monday evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-22
Summary:

The Alaska-Siberia Pictures closed a very successful engagement at the Bijou Theatre last night. The films will be shown at the Peak Hotel this evening, under the patronage of the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-11-28
Summary:

It has been built like a precise machine, and no pain, trouble, or time have been spared to present you a perfect machine working with mathematical regularity and projecting a clear and sharp picture for the enjoyment of yourself and your family. Pathe-Baby, films will not burn, on sale at A.…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-21 - 1923-09-28
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. Latest releases just arrived: Harold Lloyd and the Wild Man of Zanzibar Niagara Falls; the Cell-Structure…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-29 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

There are always moments at home when the passing minutes seem to be meaningless or indifferent. All are silent. Yet, if you own a Pathe-Baby, you set one of its films, and in two seconds: behold, moving pictures. The interest in life and pleasure come again to you. On sale: A. Tack's,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-03 - 1923-11-19
Summary:

The mellow toned light of the Pathe-Baby projecting system gives to the screen image a natural appearance and does not strain the optic nerves. This innovation has only been made possible after years of research and experiment in our laboratories. Picture included.

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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: 1923-11-03 - 1923-11-05
Summary:

There are always moments at home when the passing minutes seem to be meaningless or indifferent. All are silent. Yet, if you own a Pathe-Baby, you set one of its films, and in two seconds: behold! Moving pictures. The interest in life and pleasure come again to you. On sale: A. Tack's, Des…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

Cameras: all the well-known makes, Debrie, Pathe, etc., for professionals and amateurs, printing machines, everything for the motion picture studio and laboratory. Special cooperation given to amateurs. Cinema oufits: for theatres, churches, clubs, Y. M. C. A.'s schools, etc. Film-hire…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-15 - 1924-02-14
Summary:

Moving picture camera, HK$575.00, for newsmen and general outdoor work. Outfit comes complete with Tessar Zeiss Lens, two 400 feet regular Debrie magazine and carrying case. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-17
Summary:

Moving-picture camera has a capacity of 400 feet of standard film and even if your knowledge of photograph is less than elementary, you will take scenes as good as a professional cameraman will do. We solicit enquiries and inspections. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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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.…