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

The show last evening at the Kowloon Theatre commenced with a Pathe British Gazette after which half an hour's dancing was indulged in. Followed was 'Forty Five Minutes from Broadway,' in which Charles Ray takes the leading role.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-03
Summary:

The Coast of Opportunity,' featuring J. Warren Kerrigan, will be the attraction of the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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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: 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.