A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-08-22
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-22 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

This is the same 'Jinx' as on page four, only a size larger. Illustration included.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-08-23
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-29
Summary:

Jinx.' Illustration included.

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Headline: Jinx' Will Get You
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-08-27
Summary:

If you open an umbrella in the house; if you spill the salt; if you break a looking glass; if you walk under a ladder. Illustration included.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-08-30
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-30 - 1923-08-31
Summary:

The 'Jinx.' Illustration included.

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

Get your card of membership to 'The Ladder Jinx' Club.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-06 - 1923-09-08
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, 'The Ladder Jinx.' Illustration included.

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Headline: Tonight till Saturday at the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-06 - 1923-09-06
Summary:

The Ladder Jinx,' an entertainment travesty on superstition. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-06 - 1923-09-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Ladder Jinx.' Illustration included.

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Headline: At the Star Tonight and Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-07 - 1923-09-08
Summary:

The Ladder Jinx' will get you if you don't watch out. Illustration included.

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Headline: Something New in Pictures: A Welcome Novelty at The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-07
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Ladder Jinx.' Besides its distinctively funny situations, the direction has been scientifically and skillfully handled. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: A Novel Comedy: 'The Ladder Jinx'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-07
Summary:

Jesse [sic] Robbins, who made 'The Ladder Jinx,' has struck out in an entirely new direction. Recognising the great possibilities of a travesty upon popular superstition, he built up an amusing comedy dealing with adventures of an unfortunate young man. If you wish to have a really…

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Headline: Artificial Deformity: Tully Marshall's Great Versatility
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-07
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Headline: Sunday's Programmes
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-08 - 1923-09-10
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Ladder Jinx.' The Star: At 6 & 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Molly O'.' September 10 Remarks: 'Foolish Wives' coming soon.

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Headline: Sunday's Programmes at the Coronet and the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-08 - 1923-09-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 6, 7.30 and 9.15, 'The Ladder Jinx.' The Star: 6 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Molly O'.'

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Headline: The Star: 'The Ladder Jinx'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-08
Summary:

The quickest way to obtain a hearty laugh at someone else's expense is to travel over to Kowloon tonight and visit 'The Ladder Jinx' at The Star. Last night ,a big house was kept in a continuous ripple of laughter over the misfortunes of Arthur Barnes, a young bank cashier who was…

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Headline: The Coronet; the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-10 - 1923-09-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, 'The Ladder Jinx.' The Star: Today only, Mabel Normand in 'Molly O'.' Coming soon: 'Foolish Wives.'

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Headline: The Ladder Jinx: Last Day at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-10
Summary:

The unlucky experiences of Arthur Barnes, a young bank cashier who aroused the anger of the demon of ill-luck, kept a big house laughing at the Coronet last night. 'The Ladder Jinx' is a new sort of comedy and should not be missed. Tonight will be the last showing.

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-10 - 1923-09-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, 'The Ladder Jinx.' The Star: Today only, Mabel Normand in 'Molly O'.'

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-11 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Foolish Wives.' At 7.15, 'The Ladder Jinx.' The Star: At 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Pollyanna.'

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Headline: The Coronet; the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-11 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'Foolish Wives.' At 7.15, 'The Ladder Jinx.' The Star: At 5.30 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Pollyanna.'