A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

Charles Ray, the famous Thomas H. Ince star, is the central figure of the story of 'Playing the Game,' his newest Paramount picture, which has just been released. Film synopsis included. 'Playing the Game' is said to be one of the best pictures in which Mr. Ray has been seen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

Doris Lee is the leading lady for Charles Ray, the Thomas H. Ince star in his newest Paramount picture, 'Playing the Game,' which is to be presented at the Kowloon Theatre tomorrow. The film was written by Julien Josephson. Others in the supporting cast include Robert Mckim, Lillian…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-16
Summary:

An argument for the 'back to the soil' movement is disclosed in 'Playing the Game,' the newest Paramount picture featuring Charles Ray, the popular Thomas H. Ince star. This picture will be shown at the Kowloon Theatre. The photography by Chester Lyons and the support chief…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-17
Summary:

The many admirers of Charles Ray, the Thomas H. Ince star in Paramount pictures, portrays in his new photoplay 'Playing the Game,' which presented at the Kowloon Theatre yesterday. The story is written by Julien Josephson and directed by Victor Schertzinger. The supporting cast…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

The Weaker Sex,' 'Start the Show' and Topical Budget. October 24 Remarks: Last performances of 'The Weaker Sex,' featuring Dorothy Dalton, Chas. Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry. Also showing Rolin Cartoon, Comedies & Gazette.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-22
Summary:

Reopen tonight with 'The Weaker Sex' featuring Dorothy Dalton, Charles Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry, five big stars in one fine picture. There is also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Start the Show,' Paramount Magazine and Bray Cartoon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-24 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, last performances of 'The Weaker Sex,' with the wonderful cast, Dorothy Dalton, Chas. Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry. Also showing Rolin, Cartoon comedies and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-24 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, last performances of 'The Weaker Sex' featuring Dorothy Dalton, Charles Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry. Also showing Rolin and cartoon comedies and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-03
Summary:

Fuss and Feathers,' the entertaining Paramount feature showing at Kowloon Theatre tonight. Enid Bennet makes a very girlish Susie and Douglas MacLean a boyish Robert. Film synopsis included.

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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: 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: 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 - 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: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'Dawn,' a J. Stuart Blackton's film version of the novel by Eleanor H. Porter, this evening. Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon head a capable cast.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Dawn,' J. Stuart Blackton's film version of the novel written by Eleanor H. Porter, comes to the Kowloon Theatre this evening. It is noted that Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon head a capable cast.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16 - 1922-02-16
Summary:

A big picture for Kowloon willing to try anything once Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. are putting on one of their big pictures tonight at Kowloon. Roll up and see Robert W. Service's famous Alaskan ballad 'The Law of the Yukon' upon the screen. It is a Mayflower production. You know…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-16
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will screen 'The Law of the Yukon' this evening. The film is based on a poem of the same name by Robert W. Service. It is also one of the big pictures in the new series Hong Kong Amusements Ltd. have secured.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-18
Summary:

The Law of the Yukon,' the film story of Robert W. Service's poem of the same name, comes to the Coronet Theatre tomorrow after the run at the Kowloon Theatre.