A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre provided a good illustration of the kinema dance last night. After the British gazette had been screened, the dance held for an hour. A splendid First National attraction 'Forty-Five minutes from Broadway,' with Charles Ray in the leading role followed.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-05
Summary:

There will be no public performances at the Kowloon Theatre during the two days of Prince's visit, Thursday and Friday. The 'Coast of Opportunity,' a romance of Mexico will be screened on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-08
Summary:

The Kowloon Theatre resumes its usual performances this evening with 'The Coast of Opportunity.' Tomorrow the exciting adventures of 'Fighting Fate' culminate in the final episodes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-08
Summary:

After the end of the Royal visit holidays, the Kowloon Theatre resumes its usual performances this evening with a brisk romance of Mexico named 'The Coast of Opportunity.' tomorrow the excitement of the great serial 'Fighting Fate' culminates in the final episodes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-31
Summary:

A queer little bird and animal store in the slums of a big city is the setting for the story of 'Sunshing Alley' [sic] in which Mae Marsh appears at the Coronet today. The film is being shown for the last time and a special musical programme by the combined orchestras of the Coronet…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-05
Summary:

Homespun Folks,' a quaint story of American small town life which is being screened at the Kowloon Theatre for the first time today. Asin 'Way Down East' chuckles and tears are freely intermingled and the human appeal is always there.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is screening for the first time today 'Homespun Folks' which exhibits all the walks of American rural life. Resembling 'Way Down East,' the film is drenched with varieties of human appeal.