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: 1917-05-07 - 1917-05-07
Summary:

Daniel Frohman presents Mary Pickford in 'Rags', story by Edith Barnard Delano, produced by Famous Players Film Co.; Pictures included

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-06
Summary:

The Wonder Man,' featuring Georges Carpentier, has attracted large houses to the Star Theatre. In addition, a drama entitled 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home' will be screened on Friday.

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

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Game of Wits.' Today 7.15 p.m., 'The Net.' Tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' a drama in 7 parts. Booking office for Hongkong residents now open at the Star Ferry Wharf. Daily 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-09
Summary:

From 9th to 12th June at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. (except Sunday matinee), the great drama in 7 parts, 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' an Artcraft super production. At 7.15 p.m., the serial film, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 3rd and 4th episodes. Matinee, Saturday at 2.30 p.m.,…

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

9th to 12th June at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Robert Harron in D. W. Griffith's 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' an Artcraft picture. No matinee of this picture on Sunday. Picture included.

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

From 9th to 12th June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (except Sunday matinee), the great drama in 7 parts, 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' an Artcraft super-production. At 7.15 p.m., the serial film, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 3rd and 4th episodes. Matinee, today at 2.30 p.m., '…

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

The Darlington Trio, who have had a successful season at the Lyric Theatre, Manila, are making their Hongkong debut at the Star Theatre. Besides, a sensational drama 'The girl who stayed at home' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-12 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' an Artcraft super-drama. A great success of the Darlington Trio, a novelty in vaudeville. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Radium Mystery,' the serial film, 3rd and 4th episodes. Tomorrow, Charles Ray in 'String Beans…

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

The Girl who stayed at Home' was screened at the Star Theatre last night. During the interval, the Darlington Trio gave a skillful exhibition of step dancing. Tonight, Paramount's 'String Beans' will also be given.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre beg to announce a carnival of big pictures for their grand anniversary week. Commencing Sunday, November 18, they will show a film each from the four big producers, United Artists, Metro, Pathe and Universal. They will increase their orchestra to twelve…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-20
Summary:

The Star is celebrating the Anniversary Week by putting on some unusually good pictures. Starting with 'Salome' last Sunday, it is now presenting 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' with Alice Terry at the head of a star cast. Other films promised for this week are Harold Lloyd in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-23 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Cinderella's Twin' and Larry Semon in 'Dew Drop Inn.' Coming, 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-23
Summary:

Hoot Gibson, the most popular 'Western' star in pictures, is the star of 'Dead Game,' the film to be shown at the Star tonight. The director of the film has seen to it that plenty of wholesome comedy is introduced, and with Gibson doing all kinds of hair-raising acts, a good…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Hoot Gibson in a rip-roaring Western picture, with lots of good comedy intermingled, is the attraction at the Star tonight. On Sunday, the Drury Lane melodrama 'Hearts are Trumps' is due. Alice Terry has the principal part, and Rex Ingram directed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Barber of Seville.' Tomorrow, 'Carmen.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Game' with Hoot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Today at 2.30, 'Rigoletto.' At 9.15, 'Carmen.' Tomorrow, 'Othello.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Dead Game' with Hoot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-23 - 1924-04-24
Summary:

Commencing Thursday, April 24th, special starring engagement of Mura and Koka Shipoff, the world-famous juvenile dancers in classical and characteristic dances. Picture programme includes Metro's superb presentation of Richard Ganthony's famous play, 'A Message from Mars.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

The two young dancers are Mura Shipoff and her brother Koka Shipoff. Everyone who saw her at the Hongkong Hotel roof-garden when she last visited Hongkong agrees that she is a brilliant artiste. The Colony will now have ample opportunity for seeing her again, as she opens a season in the Star…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-24 - 1924-04-25
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Mura Shipoff, the baby Pavlova, in classical and characteristic dances. Also Richard Ganthony's famous romantic play, 'A Message from Mars.' Prices: matinee $1.00 and 60 cents; soiree $1.50 and $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-24
Summary:

Marvellously light and dainty' – 'Post and gesture superb' – these are some of the tributes the South China Morning Post felt impelled to pay little Mura Shipoff when she last visited Hongkong and they augur well for the youthful dancer's success this evening when with her…