A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Scenic Railway
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-04-27
Summary:

The Scenic Railway which proved so great an attraction at the University Bazaar, and which was subsequently sold, will be open to the public from Wednesday next May 1. It is being fixed up in the old Land Office in Queen's Road, opposite the foot of D'Aguilar Street.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-10 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

Projects all standard-sized films and slides. Absolutely dangerless owing to its low wattage bulb lamp. Projects at 25 to 40 feet a brilliant image measuring up to 6' x 8'. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-02-20
Summary:

Projects all standard sized films and slides. Absolutely dangerless owing to its low voltage bulb lamp. Projects at 25 to 40 feet, a brilliant image measuring up to 6' x 8'. Inquiries solicited. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-18 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Essential for perfect projection of standard sized films and slides. Inquiries: Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road Central. Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-23 - 1924-01-23
Summary:

Absolutely dangerless owing to its low wattage bulb lamp. Essential for perfect projection of standard-sized films and slides. In commercial, educational, religious, industrial, professional and social fields. Inquires solicited. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-29 - 1924-01-29
Summary:

Projects all standard-sized films and slides. Its strong and sturdy mechanism and its absolute safety make of the Pathe-University the simplest, most reliable and most effective standard film projector on the market. Inquiries and inspection solicited. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-04 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Its strong and sturdy mechanism and its absolute safety make of the Pathe-University the simplest, most reliable and most effective home standard film projector on the market. We cordially invite inspection. The Pathe-University will stand it. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-09 - 1924-04-18
Summary:

Absolutely dangerless owing to its low wattage bulb lamp. Inquiries solicited. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-16 - 1924-05-16
Summary:

Its strong and sturdy mechanism and its absolute safety make the Pathe-University the simplest, most reliable and most effective home standard film projector on the market. We cordially invite inspection, the Pathe-University will stand it. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-06-06
Summary:

Absolutely dangerless owing to its low voltage lamp. We cordially invite your inspection. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-25
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened a comedy-melodrama 'Glass Houses' featuring Viola Dana. The film will be screened at the theatre at 5:15 and 9:15 shows till Thursday. Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening a Universal-Jewel attraction entitled 'Bavu.' The film was…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-08-02
Summary:

Projects all standard-sized films and slides. Absolutely dangerless owing to its low wattage bulb lamp. Illustration included. Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road Central.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-16
Summary:

White Tiger,' a Universal picture, commences a brief run at the Queen's Theatre, starring Priscilla Dean. She was supported by Wallace Beery, of 'The Four Horsemen,' 'Robin Hood' and 'The Flame of Life'; Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, famous in the cinema world for her acting in 'The Flame of Life,' plays the role of a beautiful queen of the underworld in a Universal picture styled 'White Tiger,' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night and will be shown till Saturday night.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

White Tiger,' the Universal screen story, continue to screen at Queen's Theatre. The film is starred by Priscilla Dean.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a Universal production 'White Tiger' featuring Priscilla Dean, tonight and at all performances tomorrow. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

Just what an 'automatic chess player' is will be explained to those who, as yet, have not availed themselves of the opportunity to see the Universal screen classic, 'The White Tiger,' which will be presented at the Queen Theatre. Priscilla Dean is the star and local cinema…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

The Storm Daughter,' is a Universal attraction which commences at the Queen's Theatre today. The film starred Priscilla Dean. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening the Universal attraction 'The Storm Daughter' featuring Pricilla Dean. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

Some realistic scenes of a four-masted windjammer caught in a typhoon at the height of the monsoon season in the tropics provide excitement in 'The Storm Daughter,' a Universal Jewel picture in which Priscilla Dean is the star and which opens for a short season at the Queen's…