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: 1921-09-29
Summary:

Four of the best pictures screened in Kowloon Theatre are being shown. D. W. Griffith's 'The Idol Dancer' was shown last night. Tonight 'Don't ever Marry,' from the producer of 'Daddy Longlegs,' Marshall Neilan, and 'The River's End' and…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-23
Summary:

To capture the elusive spirit of O. Henry's genius in a photoplay. That is the aim that has animated the producers of 'The Double Dyed Deceiver' showing at the Kowloon Theatre this evening. Jack Pickford is in the leading role.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-20
Summary:

Written by Granville Barker and Laurence Housman, produced by Maurice Tourneur and starring Marguerite Clark, 'Prunella' is a most unusual picture, it has the quaintest of settings and the daintiest of stories.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-28
Summary:

Come on In,' produced by Paramount, will be the principal holiday attraction at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included. Meanwhile, the Coronet Theatre will also screen 'Nurse Marjorie' and 'The Dice of Destiny' on Sunday and Monday respectively. On the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-26
Summary:

Dinty,' a First National film produced by Marshall Neilan and featuring Wesley Barry, will be screened at the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-26
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will show First National's latest feature attraction, 'Dinty' this evening. The film is produced by Marshall Neilan and featuring little Wesley Barry as a precocious newsboy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-26
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will screen First National's 'Dinty,' for one night only. The feature attraction is produced by Marshall Neilan and is featuring Wesley Barry. The story is staged in San Francisco's China Town.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-01
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will be continuing the negligee dances which started a few months ago. Another one is announced for tonight, when extra fans and additional supplies of ice, allied to good music and a perfect floor, should do much to help the dancers to forget about the heat.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-25
Summary:

Hongkong Amusement Ltd., announces two big attractions for the Kowloon Theatre today and tomorrow: First Finnish picture to be screened in the Colony, 'Flame of Life,' which is produced by the Swedish Biograph Company, the same people who gave us 'Love's Crucible.' The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-25
Summary:

Hongkong Amusement, Ltd. announce the big attractions for the Kowloon people. Kowloon Theatre is going to screen the first Finnish picture of the colony, entitled 'Flame of Life,' a film version of a Finnish novel. The film is produced by the Swedish Biograph Company which also…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25
Summary:

The Cheater' is the Kowloon Theatre's attractive Christmas Week picture. Based upon 'Judah,' the celebrated play by Henry Arthur Jones which created a considerable stir when it was first produced at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London a few years back, the film deals with faith…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-28
Summary:

London Times praise a picture 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness,' the great Swedish film which is being shown at the Kowloon Theatre this week. Films like 'Love's Crucible' and 'The Flame of Life' have shown local kinema goers something of what Scandinavian…

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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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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.