A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-18
Summary:

The light failed at the Kowloon Theatre on Thursday evening, with the result that, to the disappointment of many, there was no performance. The management was in no way responsible for the mishap. The Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. assures a steady supply of excellent picture programmes.

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Headline: The Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-21 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

For three days only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement of the famous magician, Chefalo. Also pictures. Programme changed nightly. Special prices: 5.30, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and 80 cents.

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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: 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: 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: 1922-03-03 - 1922-03-03
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The New York Idea,' and Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'In Wrong,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Gazette.

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

The Coronet: 'The New York Idea' and Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'In Wrong,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Gazette.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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…