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: 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: 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.

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

The Soul of Youth' comes to the Kowloon Theatre this evening for one night only.

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

The Soul of Youth,' a picture especially suitable for children, will be screened at the Kowloon Theatre this afternoon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-26
Summary:

Under the Top,' a Paramount picture of circus life featuring athletic Fred Stone, forms the principal attraction at the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-26
Summary:

Under the Top,' an excellent Paramount picture of circus life featuring Fred Stone, forms the principal attraction at the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-27
Summary:

Sahara,' in which Louise Glaum plays the leading role, is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Besides, the Kowloon Theatre is screening a capital Paramount picture of circus life 'Under the Top,' featuring Fred Stone.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-27
Summary:

Glamour of the Orient tinges this evening's Coronet Theatre attraction. 'Sahara' which is staged. Louise Glaum is in the leading part. The Kowloon Theatre is showing an excellent Paramount picture of circus life, 'Under the Top,' featuring Fred Stone.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Sahara,' featuring Louise Glaum, this evening. Meanwhile, the Kowloon Theatre is going to show a Paramount picture entitled, 'Under the Top,' featuring Fred Stons [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-05
Summary:

Homespun Folks' will be shown at the Kowloon Theatre today. Except that it cannot boast anything so sensational as that wonderful ice scene it very nearly rivals 'Way Down East' in the sympathy and appeal of its intensely human story. Film synopsis included.

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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.