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: 1924-04-23 - 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.'