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: 1915-04-15 - 1915-04-19
Summary:

On Apr 16, a magnificent programme, a great comic 'Max Linders Elopement' [sic] in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Beel's Startagem [sic]'; Pathe's British Gazettes; Gaumont Graphics & various other interesting films; On Say at 5, 2nd series of 'What Happened…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-16 - 1915-04-16
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max Linder's Elopement' (2 parts, 3,000 ft), 'Bell's Stratagem'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette, Gaumont Graphic and varies other interesting films; Coming film: 2nd Series of 'What Happened to Mary' and '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-17 - 1915-04-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max Linder's Elopement' (2 parts, 3,000 ft), 'Bell's Stratagem'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette, Gaumont Graphic and varies other interesting films; Coming film: 2nd Series of 'What Happened to Mary' and '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-23 - 1915-04-23
Summary:

Film screenings including 'The Poisoned Tree' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette Latest News and Gaumont Graphic Latest; Also some new comic, historical and interesting pictures; Coming film: 'Sherlock Holmes'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-24 - 1915-04-24
Summary:

Film screenings including 'The Poisoned Tree' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette Latest News and Gaumont Graphic Latest; Also some new comic, historical and interesting pictures; Coming film: 'Sherlock Holmes'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-24 - 1915-04-24
Summary:

On Apr 24, the thrilling drama 'The Poisoned Tree' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long; Pathe's Gazette latest news; new comic, historical & interesting pictures; Gaumont Graphic latest; still keep an eye on Sherlock Holmes.

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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: 1924-01-23 - 1924-01-28
Summary:

If you are thinking about installing movies at home, you cannot do better than invest in a Holmes Projector. It gives a light every bit as bright as that in a theatre; the picture is rock steady; the cost is only $525! Call at the Coronet for demonstration and particulars.

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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!