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: 1923-08-22 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

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

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

Jinx.' Illustration included.

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

The 'Jinx.' Illustration included.

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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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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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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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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-07
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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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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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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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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.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-30 - 1924-01-30
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-30
Summary:

Marie Prevost, late of Mack Sennett's 'Bathing Beauties' and now a star in her own right, appears at the Star for the last time tonight in 'Don't Get Personal.' An announcement that will give universal satisfaction is that the inimitable 'Charlie' – there…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-31 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-01
Summary:

The inimitable Charlie made his re-appearance in Hongkong last night. 'The Pilgrim,' Chaplin's present fun vehicle, is every whit as diverting as its long succession of predecessors. Charlie Chaplin retains his own style, despite all efforts of others to out-do him. It only needs…

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

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Today at 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Captain Kidd.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'The Fourteenth Man.'

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

The Pilgrim,' another picture: but with Charlie Chaplin in the leading role. That is the reason that the house in Kowloon has been playing to record capacity for the last few days.