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: 1914-03-30
Summary:

Cinematograph pictures of the Scott expedition to the Antarctic will be shown at an early date with the Theatre Royal.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-21
Summary:

The Undying Story of Captain Scott and Animal Life in the Antartica' is a production from actual life. It reveals the Antartic and the lives of Captain Scott who sacrificed their lives. Although there were a few empty seats at the openings, the disappoinment faded soon enough.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-23
Summary:

The expedition of Captain Robert Falcon Scott included great pictures of penguins and active volcano. The widows and orphans of the dead heroes will control the films and receive the major part of the net profits.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-24
Summary:

The cinematograph history of the Scott Antartic Expedition was shown at the Theatre Royal by means of film made by Mr. Herbert G. Ponting. It was fortunate to film a large school of deep sea creatures.

5
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…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-02 - 1922-10-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight, Zane Grey's 'U. P. Trail,' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'Harriet & the Piper.' Special Dance tomorrow. October 3 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - Special Dance. October 4 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - No public performance tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-02 - 1922-10-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight, Zane Grey's 'U. P. Trail' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'Harriet and the Piper.' Special dance tomorrow.

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-02 - 1922-10-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight, Zane Grey's 'U. P. Trail.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'Harriet and the Piper' and special dance tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-03 - 1922-10-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight, Zane Grey's 'U. P. Trail' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9, special dance. See ad. on page 5.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-03
Summary:

House Without Children,' adapted from the play by Robert McLaughlin and directed by Samuel Brodsky, will be screened at the World Theatre. Film plot included; 'The U.P. Trial': Zane Grey's 'The U. P. Trail' is a good film shown at the Coronet. Kowloon Theatre Dances…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-03 - 1922-10-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight, Zane Grey's 'U. P. Trail.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9, special dance.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-04 - 1922-10-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight, Zane Grey's 'U. P. Trail' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: No public performance tonight.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-04 - 1922-10-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight, Zane Grey's 'U. P. Trail.' Kowloon Theatre: No public performance tonight.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-05 - 1922-10-05
Summary:

The Coronet: For one day only, George Arliss in 'The Devil.' Kowloon Theatre: Thurs., Friday, Sat., Mdlle. Juri Thomas in songs and dances. Also, 'The U. P. Trail' at usual prices.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-05 - 1922-10-05
Summary:

Tonight, Friday and Saturday, the famous ballerina Miss Juri Thomas supported by Professor Valdimiscoff. And then there is the greatest Western photoplay seen in the colony for years, a big, two-fisted drama with a punch in every scene, 'The U. P. Trail.' If Kowloon residents want…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-05 - 1922-10-05
Summary:

The Coronet: For one day only, George Arliss in 'The Devil.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Mdlle Juri Thomas in songs and dances. 'The U. P. Trail.' Usual prices.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-05
Summary:

This evening, Kowloon Theatre will provide the screening of 'The U. P. Trail,' which is adapted from a famous novel written by Zane Grey. The other is the supplementing of the ordinary picture programme by several ballet numbers which will be contributed by Miss Juri Thomas, a talented…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-05 - 1922-10-05
Summary:

The Coronet: For one day only, George Arliss in 'The Devil.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Mdlle Juri Thomas in songs and dances and 'The U. P. Trail.' Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-06 - 1922-10-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Pat O'Malley in 'Sherry,' 7 parts. Kowloon Theatre: Friday and Saturday, 'The U. P. Trail,' British Gazette and Screen Snapshots.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-06 - 1922-10-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Pat O'Malley in 'Sherry' in 7 parts. Kowloon Theatre: Friday and Saturday, 'The U. P. Trail,' British Gazette and Screen Snapshots.