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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-12
Summary:

Max Linder's comedy 'The Three Must-Get-Theres,' which was shown in Coronet before, is now coming to Star Theatre. It is an amusing burlesque of Douglas Fairbanks' film version of 'The Three Musketeers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-01 - 1923-09-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Louise Glaum in 'The Lone Wolf's Daughter.' Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'Playthings of Destiny.' Today at 2.30, 'Buffalo Bill,' epis. 4 & 5. September 3 Remarks: Tonight only, 'Playthings of Destiny…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-03 - 1923-09-03
Summary:

Tonight only, Anita Stewart in 'Playthings of Destiny.' Coming, 'The Three Musketeers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-03 - 1923-09-03
Summary:

Tonight only, Anita Stewart in 'Playthings of Destiny.' Coming, 'The Three Musketeers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks presents 'The Three Musketeers,' adaption and research under Edward Knoblock, direction under Fred Niblo, photograph under Arthur Edeson. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-17
Summary:

Tonight, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-17
Summary:

Tonight, it is Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' Prices; 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

Dumas' novel, 'The Three Musketeers,' is so well-known and widely read to everybody. A crowded house last night showed appreciation of the adventures of D'Artagnan and his three companions, and watched with great interest the foiling of Richelieu's plot to ruin his queen…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

The film version of Dumas' novel 'The Three Musketeers' is being screened at the Star Theatre with crowded houses.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

In accordance with the policy of showing all the best pictures in Kowloon, the 'Three Musketeers' is presented at the Star for the second time today. This film was Fairbanks' masterpiece and adapted from Dumas' novel.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-17
Summary:

Tonight, it is Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-19 - 1924-04-19
Summary:

Today's picture matinee at 5.30 p.m., Anita Stewart in Mary Regan. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Poor Men's Wives.' Prices 80 cents and 50 cents. Monday to Wednesday, special holiday programme, Bert Lytell in 'A Message From Mars.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-22 - 1924-04-23
Summary:

Commencing Thursday, April 24th, special starring engagement of Mura and Koka Shipoff, the world famous juvenile dancers in classical dances. Picture programme includes Metro's 'A Message From Mars' from Richard Ganthoy's famous play. Look out for Rudolf [sic] Valentino in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Paramount picture called 'To Please One Woman' is the attraction at the Star Theatre. The leading role is portrayed by Claire Windsor. While a Thursday, there will be a double programme from two dancers Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother and an excellent film…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-24 - 1924-04-28
Summary:

Mura Shipoff in classical dances. Also, Richard Ganthony's famous romantic play, 'A Message from Mars.' Price details included. April 26 & 28 Remarks: Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, Enid Bennett in 'Hairpins.'

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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.