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: 1923-11-23 - 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: 1923-11-27 - 1923-11-27
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lillian and Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-28 - 1923-11-28
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lillian and Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-28
Summary:

Signor A. Carpi is to present the Italian Grand Opera Company in a short season of popular favourites at the Star, beginning on Saturday. The programme includes 'Trovatore,' 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'Pagliacci.' 'Madame Butterfly and 'Carmen' are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-29 - 1923-11-30
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lillian and Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Tonight, Richard Barthelmess in 'The Love Flower…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-01 - 1923-12-01
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lillian and Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in Il Trovatore.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in Lucia. Tomorrow, La Boheme. The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Nut.…

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

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in Lucia. Tomorrow, La Boheme. The Grand: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.'…

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

The Coronet: Last two nights, tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in Forza def Destino. The Grand: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Through…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-06 - 1923-12-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Positively last nights, tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'Madame Butterfly.' Tomorrow, 'The Barber of Seville.' The Grand: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.'

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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: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn with Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…