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: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The hero of George Barr McCutcheon's romantic novel, 'The Prisoner,' formerly titled 'Castle Craneycrow,' felt about as much for the girl's new solitaire as the prizefight manager in H. C. Witwer's 'The Leather Pushers,' who regarded engagement…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
Summary:

Miss Mura Shipoff had taken the boards in the Star Theatre last night. She won applause from the audience with her several little dances, Dance of Love, the Fisherman and the Pearl, the Valse Caprice, the Slender Rose, and the Dying Swan. The management also provided an excellent movie play to…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-26 - 1924-04-28
Summary:

Instantaneous success of Mura and Koka Shipoff, the world's great juvenile dancers. Picture programme includes today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'A Message from Mars.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Enid Bennett in 'Hairpins.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
Summary:

Another success was won by Miss Mura Shipoff and brother Koka Shipoff in the Star Theatre last night when they gave the second performance of their Kowloon season. All her dances last night were received with great appreciation, and warm applause greeted her masterly interpretation of Pavlova…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-07 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

Final presentation today at 5.30 and 9.15, your last opportunity to see this super-melodramatic Drury Lane Spectacle, 'The Hope.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Convict 13.' Commencing Sunday, a brand new sparkling western thriller, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ramblin' Kid'…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-09 - 1924-06-09
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, two corking good pictures, with more thrills than a Mexican Revolution, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ramblin' Kid' and Reg. Denny in 'The Leather Pushers.' Commencing tomorrow, Mack Sennett's latest and greatest comedy sensation, 'The Crossroads…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-09
Summary:

This evening the chief attraction is a fine open-air Western film called 'The Ramblin' Kid,' in which that engaging young cowboy Hoot Gibson plays the leading role as a restless soul ever seeking adventures. Coupled with 'The Rambling Kid' is another picture called…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-26 - 1924-07-26
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.' Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Crooked Alley' and 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-28
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, 2 big thrilling pictures, Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Dancing Cheat' and Reginald Denny in 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, your last opportunity to see Baby Peggy in the picture that stamps her the marvel of the cinema world, 'The Darling of New York.' Starting tomorrow, Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins' and Reg. Denny in 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, a big double show: Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins' and Reginald Denny in the last and final round of 'The Leather Pushers.' Starting Tuesday, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-01
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, a Paramount-Artcraft picture, William S. Hart in 'Sand.' Starting Tuesday, Ethel Clayton in 'The City Sparrow.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Ethel Clayton in 'A City Sparrow,' a Paramount picture. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Ethel Clayton, Paramount star, displays not only marked emotional talent as an actress, but also proves a delightful dancer in her latest big picture, 'A City Sparrow,' which opens at the Star Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included. The story is one of the sweetest ever told and…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, final presentation today, Ethel Clayton in 'A City Sparrow.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03
Summary:

Ethel Clayton's excellent Paramount film, 'A City Sparrow,' will be screened in that Star Theatre for the last time this evening. The story, which is woven around the life of a vaudeville dancer, provides some charming contrasts in pathos and humour. Ethel Clayton is supported by…