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: 1923-01-04 - 1923-01-04
Summary:

In the same class as 'Way Down East,' a Thos. H. Ince special, 'Homespun Folks.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-05 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'Homespun Folks.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-05 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Homespun Folks,' all star casts with Lloyd Hughes, by Associated Producers Inc. Friday to Sunday at Kowloon Theatre. Illustration, photo and film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-05 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Homespun Folks.' Prices: matinee, 60 cents; soiree, $1.00.

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

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, a Thos. H. Ince special, 'Homespun Folks,' by Associated Producers Inc. Matinee, 60 cents; Soirees, $1.00. Illustration included.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-05 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

The Coronet: tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in His Majesty, the American. Kowloon Theatre: today at 5.45 and 9.15, Homespun Folks. Prices: matinee, 60 cents, soiree, $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks will disappear from the Coronet screen when 'His Majesty the American' is shown for the last time on Saturday night – but not for long. He will be back again on Monday in 'The Three Musketeers' for another three days. In turn, Sunday's picture will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-09
Summary:

In recent weeks such notable attractions as 'The Cheater,' 'Homespun Folks' and 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness' have been shown at the Kowloon Theatre – now comes 'Steelheart,' a whirlwind drama of the 'Wild West' type, which is being shown until…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-10
Summary:

Today at 5 sharp and 9.15 is positively your last chance of seeing in Hongkong, Douglas Fairbanks presents 'The Three Musketeers.' Tomorrow at all performances, Thos. H. Ince presents 'Homespun Folks' and Vitagraph offers Larry Semon in a great 2-part comedy, 'The Bell…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

The great Thos. Ince film, 'Homespun Folks,' a First National attraction. It is in the same class as 'Way Down East.' Also screening Larry Semon in 'The Bell Hop.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Thurs-Sat., 'Homespun Folks,' and Larry Semon in 'The Bell Hops.' Kowloon Theatre: Thurs.-Sat. at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Sin of Martha Queed.' Slightly increased prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

The great Thos. Ince film, 'Homespun Folks,' a First National picture. It is in the same class as 'Way Down East.' We are also screening Larry Semon in his latest two-part comedy, 'The Bell Hop.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 'Homespun Folks' and Larry Semon in 'The Bell Hope.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Sin of Martha Queed.' Slightly increased prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince's 'Homespun Folks' which is being shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
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Headline: Homespun Folks'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening for the first time 'Homespun Folks' which highlights the beautiful landscape of rural American life. Appealing to human emotions, the picture becomes a rival to 'Way Down East.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Tonight, the great Thos. H. Ince production, 'Homespun Folks,' and Larry Semon in 'The Bell Hop.' On Sunday, Pathe presents Joseph J. Dowling in 'The Sin of Martha Queed.' On Monday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.'