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: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-01
Summary:

Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Polly of the Storm Country,' and Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy 'Bumping Into Broadway.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Polly of the Home Country' [sic]. Also Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy, 'Bumping Into Broadway.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Kowloon residents are promised a fine entertainment at the Kowloon Theatre tonight when 'Polly of the Storm Country' will be screened for the first time. The photography is superb. Also included in the programme is a laughter-compeller of Harold Lloyd's entitled 'Bumping Into…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Polly of the Storm Country' will be screened at the Kowloon Theatre. The cast is a pleasing one with Mildred Harris Chaplin making the role of 'Pollyop' very attractive. Micky Moore is an actor while the role of the benign grandmother is delicately handled by Ruby Lafayette, and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will provide screening of 'Polly of the Storm Country' for the first time. The film was starred by Mildred Harris Chaplin, Micky Moore, Ruby Lafayette and Emory Johnson. There is no connection between this 'feature' and 'The Secret of the Storm Country…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-01
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Polly of the Storm Country.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Bumping into Broadway.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' At 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical Film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Tonight at 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Coronet: William Desmond Taylor presents 'The Soul of Youth' in 7 parts, Rolin Comedy and Pathe Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Sylvia Breamer & Robert Gordon in 'The Blood Barrier.' Tomorrow, Sunday, 'The Girl in the Web.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Coronet: William Desmond Taylor presents 'The Soul of Youth,' 7 parts. Also Rolin comedy and Pathe Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon in 'The Blood Barrier.' Tomorrow, Sunday, 'The Girl in the Web.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-11
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen three pictures this weekend. First one is, 'The Blood Barrier,' a Blackton production featuring Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon. The second one is, 'The Girl in the Web' a Pathe feature film starring Blanche Sweet in the leading role. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-11
Summary:

At the Kowloon Theatre, there will be three pictures presented during the weekend. First, 'The Blood Barrier,' a Blackton feature production starring Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon, will be shown tonight. Second, 'The Girl in the Web,' a Pathe attraction presenting Blanche…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-11
Summary:

Three films have been arranged for the Kowloon Theatre during the week: 'The Blood Barrier,' featuring Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon; 'The Girl in the Web,' featuring Blanche Sweet; On Monday evening the Kowloon Theatre will screen 'The Soul of Youth,' which…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Coronet: William Desmond Taylor presents 'The Soul of Youth' in 7 parts. Also Rolin Comedy and Pathe Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon in 'The Blood Barrier.' Tomorrow Sunday, 'The Girl in the Web.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-13 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Male & Female.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, 'The Soul of Youth.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-13 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Male and Female' in 9 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Soul of Youth.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-13 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

There will be a special matinee today at Kowloon Theatre for 'The Soul of Youth,' a film with a particular appeal for children. See special announcement on page 4 re. fancy dress dance tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-13
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'The Soul of Youth' this evening. The children suited picture will also be screened at a matinee this afternoon. Tomorrow night the mainland cinema holds a special fancy dress dance in place of the usual Tuesday cabaret dance.