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: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Wherever moving pictures are shown the name of D. W. Griffith is a name to conjure with! A new Griffith production is a screen event of the first importance. You remember the splendours of 'Intolerance' and that masterpiece, unforgettable 'Hearts of the World,' 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-20
Summary:

The other week were published in the North-China Daily News particularly relating to the unaccountably early showing of two Charlie Chaplin features in Shanghai, 'The Kid' last summer and 'The Idle Class' during the present month. It was shown that Ramos Amusements Ltd. had…

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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:

Wm. D. Taylor's production, 'The Soul of Youth,' story of Julia Crawford Ivers.

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

The Soul of Youth,' the Realart feature attraction, comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film plot included.

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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
Summary:

Plot and review of 'The Soul of Youth,' which comes to the Coronet Theatre.

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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.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-13 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Male and Female,' 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: 1922-06-16
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.