A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Kinema For Kowloon: New Theatre Opened - Coolness and Comfort
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-14
Summary:

Hongkong Amusement Ltd., open a new Theatre located in Nathan Road of Kowloon. A big roomy place the new theatre is fitted with a battery of electric fans that set up a breeze fresh enough to blow out every match in the box when you begin to light up your pipe. The chairs are those comfortable…

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Headline: Felix O'Day at the Kowloon Theatre
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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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1921-09-19
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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Headline: Kinema Dances: New Departure at Kowloon Theatre
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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Headline: Kowloon Theatre: Three Notable Week-End Pictures
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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Headline: Kowloon Theatre: Three Big Pictures for the Weekend
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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Headline: Empire of Diamonds': Kowloon Theatre's Attraction
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-15
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will show Pathe's international romance 'The Empire of Diamonds,' this evening. It contains scenes from New York, London and Monte Carlo. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Monte Carlo Filmed: Travel Scenes in Coronet Picture
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-15
Summary:

The Empire of Diamonds,' Pathe's international romance from the novel by Valentin Mandelstamm, comes to the Kowloon Theatre this evening.