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: 1921-07-04
Summary:

Felix O'Day turned to hate and revenge due to his trust and confidence violated by his dearest friend. The is the theme of the dramatic offering today at the Kowloon Theatre, where H. B. Warner, in the Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe production, 'Felix O'Day,' is being shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-01
Summary:

Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Polly of the Storm Country,' and Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy 'Bumping Into Broadway.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Polly of the Home Country' [sic]. Also Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy, 'Bumping Into Broadway.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Polly of the Storm Country' will be screened at the Kowloon Theatre. The cast is a pleasing one with Mildred Harris Chaplin making the role of 'Pollyop' very attractive. Micky Moore is an actor while the role of the benign grandmother is delicately handled by Ruby Lafayette, and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will provide screening of 'Polly of the Storm Country' for the first time. The film was starred by Mildred Harris Chaplin, Micky Moore, Ruby Lafayette and Emory Johnson. There is no connection between this 'feature' and 'The Secret of the Storm Country…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-01
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Polly of the Storm Country.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Bumping into Broadway.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

In 'A Broadway Cowboy' the Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature at the Kowloon Theatre today, William Desmond portrays a young tenderfoot actor who suddenly finds himself the central figure in a lot of hair-raising, uncomfortable and highly amusing adventures in Montana and all for the love…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

In 'A Broadway Cowboy' the Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature at the Kowloon Theatre today, William Desmond starred as the lead role while the story is written by Byron Morgan.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-28
Summary:

A D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, 'The Idol Dancer.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

For one day only, a D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, 'The Idol Dancer.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-28
Summary:

Patrons of the Kowloon Theatre are in for a good time during the next four nights when the management is running a series of especially attractive films. This evening D. W. Griffith's masterpiece 'The Idol Dancer' is being screened, followed by Marshall Neilan's 'Don…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-28
Summary:

D. W. Griffith masterpiece 'The Idol Dancer' and Marshall Neilan's 'Don't Ever Marry,' 'Trumpet Island,' a truly remarkable Vitagraph production, and Hepworth's 'Once aboard the Lugger,' will all be screened in the Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-28
Summary:

Wednesday, September 28, a D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, 'The Idol Dancer.' Thursday, September 29, Marshall Neilan's 'Don't Ever Marry.' Friday, September 30, Vitagraph's big production, 'Trumpet Island.' Saturday, October 1, Hepworth's all…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-28
Summary:

For one day only, a D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, 'The Idol Dancer.'

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-25
Summary:

The Inferior Sex,' in which Mildred Harris Chaplin takes the leading role, will be shown at the Kowloon Theatre tomorrow after the success at the Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-08
Summary:

The fox-trot competition organized by the management of the Kowloon Theatre drew a big crowd of dancing enthusiasts to the theatre. In turn, Misses Aileen and Doris Woods are the two judges, while Mrs. Harry Woods played at the piano with orchestral accompaniment. Names of the winners are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-13
Summary:

The management of the Kowloon Theatre have the pleasure to announce another special dance for tomorrow evening, Tuesday. On this occasion, by general request, Mrs. Harry Woods has very kindly consented again to play her favourite waltz: 'Pearl of the Pacific,' with orchestral…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-12
Summary:

Music and dance performance by Lena and Tedo, Professor Aninao of the Coronet Orchestra and Mrs. Harry Woods will take place at Kowloon Theatre tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-12 - 1922-06-13
Summary:

Special Anniversary Dance for tomorrow evening, Tuesday. (Kowloon Theatre is one-year-old tomorrow.) On this occasion, by general request, Mrs. Harry Woods has very kindly consented again to play her favourite waltz, 'Pearl of the Pacific' with orchestral accompaniment. There will also…