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: 1924-03-19 - 1924-03-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The Star: Tonight and tomorrow, Zena Keefe in 'Proxies.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-20 - 1924-03-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Chefalo and Palermo.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-01 - 1924-04-02
Summary:

Tonight till Wednesday, twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, Peter the great, the strongest man in all the world. Grand change of programme. New picture programme starting tonight at last, Paramount's first British made production made in England, all British cast, good old English story, '…

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-03 - 1924-04-03
Summary:

Today matinee only at 5.30, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light' and Philharmonic concert at 9.15. Commencing Friday, 'Potash and Perlmutter.'

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

Friday and Saturday, today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, the film sensation of the year, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The scream of the screen. Matinees 40 cents and 60 cents, nights 60 cents and $1.00. Illustration included.

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

Potash and Perlmutter,' unquestionably one of the most delightful pictures ever filmed, will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening when it is sure to draw large houses after its record success at the Coronet Theatre.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Today, children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., chapters 9 and 10 of 'The Eagle's Talons.' Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, the film sensation of the year, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
Summary:

That delightful comedy, 'Potash and Perlmutter,' is being shown at the Star Theatre this evening again, and among those who will present for the screening will undoubtedly be many who have already seen it once, but are anxious to see it again, so amusing is the story and so clever the…

10
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…

14
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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-28
Summary:

Only a Shop Girl,' the new film which comes to the Star Theatre this evening as the feature attraction for the next few days, is a good old fashioned drama adapted from a stage success 25 years ago. 'Only a Shop Girl' is perfect in every detail. Specially good is the scene in the…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-04 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, William Desmond in 'The Breathless Moment.' Starting Friday, Betty Compson in 'To Have and to Hold.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05 - 1924-09-05
Summary:

Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Adolph Zukor presents a George Fitzmaurice production, 'To Have and to Hold' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, a Paramount picture. An unusual picture at the usual prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

To Have and to Hold,' the film of adventure and scenic display which was recently shown at the Coronet Theatre will be screened in the Star Theatre this evening. 'To Have and to Hold' has been described as one of the best pictures that has come to the East for a long time.