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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11 - 1923-04-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Wednesday to Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.' The Star: Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, double bill, Robert Warwick in 'An Adventure in Hearts' and 'A Sailor-Made Man.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-12 - 1923-04-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Wednesday to Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.' The Star: Thursday to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Alice Joyce in 'Cousin Kate,' 'The Rent Dodgers' and British Gazette.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-11 - 1923-05-11
Summary:

Friday and Saturday, Anita Stewart in 'Virtuous Wives.' Sunday only, 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-11
Summary:

For the rest of the week, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,' which has been screened with such pronounced success at the Star Theatre in Kowloon, is to be shown at the Coronet. The novel by Vicente Blasco Ibanez upon which the picture is based deals with the life story of an ardent…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-12 - 1923-05-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Virtuous Wives.' Today at 2.30, Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-12
Summary:

Complying with a universal request from Kowloon, kinema goers, Hongkong Amusement Ltd. has decided to put on Max Linder's extremely funny comedy 'The Three Must-Get-Theres' at the Star Theatre just for Sunday. It is an amusing burlesque of the Douglas Fairbanks version of '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at all shows, farewell performance of Professor Don G. Merle in forty minutes of mirth, magic and mystery. All the laws of gravity defied in the great levitation act. Picture programme includes Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-01 - 1923-11-01
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 1st, 2nd and 3rd twice daily, starting tonight at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., another big weekend treat, a big double show, extra special film feature, Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.' Extra added vaudeville feature, king of entertainments,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-01
Summary:

Don. G. Merle pays a farewell visit. He promises tricks for tonight that excel even his previous efforts. Star patrons should be in for a fine evening. The film is 'The Three Must Get There's,' featuring that irresistible fun-maker, Max Linder.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-02 - 1923-11-02
Summary:

Don G. Merle, the master magician, Paoli, the famous tenor and Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-02
Summary:

The Star sprang a novelty upon their supporters last night when Paoli the musical virtuoso took the stage. Paoli had not been featured in the preliminary announcement of the show, as his arrival in the Colony was delayed. The rest of the programme was good. Don Merle excelled himself in a series…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-03 - 1923-11-03
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Don G. Merle, the master magician and Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.' Special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., by Don G. Merle. Price: 60 cents and 30 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
Summary:

Don. G. Merle, the magician, makes his final bow at the Star tonight. Paoli, the musical genius, will also appear in selections from his repertoire, and as the film is Max Linder in 'The Three Must get There's,' a fine show is assured. The picture for Sunday is 'Tolable David…

15
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.'