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: 1923-05-31 - 1923-05-31
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'Smilin' Through.' The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate,' 'Shanghai Races' and 'The Star Boarder.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31 - 1923-05-31
Summary:

See Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Also showing Larry Semon in 'The Star Boarder' and 'Shanghai Races,' May 1923, by courtesy of the B. A. T. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

Business ties held prisoners in Hongkong, many people who would like to have gone up to Shanghai for the Spring races. These people will be able to discover from the unique film of the event which finds inclusion in the Star Theatre's new programme today. Taken for the British-American…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-31 - 1923-05-31
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'Smilin' Through.' The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate,' 'Shanghai Races' and 'The Star Boarder.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-01 - 1923-06-01
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 'Puppets of Fate,' 'Shanghai Race Meeting' and 'The Star Boarder.' Sunday at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'The Gold Diggers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-01 - 1923-06-01
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 'Puppets of Fate,' 'Shanghai Race Meeting' and 'The Star Boarder.' Sunday at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'The Gold Diggers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-02 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

Tonight only, Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Tomorrow at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'The Gold Diggers,' a story of New York high life. $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-02 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

Tonight only, Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Tomorrow at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'The Gold Diggers.' Monday, 'Anna Christie.' $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-04
Summary:

The British American Tobacco Company are taking pictures of happenings in the Orient and they will be shown at the Coronet and Star Theatre. A film was taken of the Shanghai Races. At the same performance a picture which has been delighting Kowloon audience, 'Puppets of Fate,' with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-05 - 1923-06-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Thursday and Friday, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'His Wife's Friend.' The Grand: Tonight at 7 and 9.15,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-05 - 1923-06-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Thursday and Friday, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'His Wife's Friend.' The Grand: Tonight at 7 and 9.15…

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

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Thursday and Friday, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'His Wife's Friend.' The Grand: Today at 2.30, tonight at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-06 - 1923-06-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Thursday and Friday, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'His Wife's Friend.' The Grand: Tonight at 2.30,…

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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: 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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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…