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: 1923-04-11 - 1923-04-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Wednesday to Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.' The Star: Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, double bill, Robert Warwick in 'An Adventure in Hearts' and 'A Sailor-Made Man.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-12 - 1923-04-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Wednesday to Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.' The Star: Thursday to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Alice Joyce in 'Cousin Kate,' 'The Rent Dodgers' and British Gazette.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-11 - 1923-05-11
Summary:

Friday and Saturday, Anita Stewart in 'Virtuous Wives.' Sunday only, 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-11
Summary:

For the rest of the week, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,' which has been screened with such pronounced success at the Star Theatre in Kowloon, is to be shown at the Coronet. The novel by Vicente Blasco Ibanez upon which the picture is based deals with the life story of an ardent…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-12 - 1923-05-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Virtuous Wives.' Today at 2.30, Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.'

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at all shows, farewell performance of Professor Don G. Merle in forty minutes of mirth, magic and mystery. All the laws of gravity defied in the great levitation act. Picture programme includes Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-01 - 1923-11-01
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 1st, 2nd and 3rd twice daily, starting tonight at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., another big weekend treat, a big double show, extra special film feature, Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.' Extra added vaudeville feature, king of entertainments,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-01
Summary:

Don. G. Merle pays a farewell visit. He promises tricks for tonight that excel even his previous efforts. Star patrons should be in for a fine evening. The film is 'The Three Must Get There's,' featuring that irresistible fun-maker, Max Linder.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-02 - 1923-11-02
Summary:

Don G. Merle, the master magician, Paoli, the famous tenor and Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-02
Summary:

The Star sprang a novelty upon their supporters last night when Paoli the musical virtuoso took the stage. Paoli had not been featured in the preliminary announcement of the show, as his arrival in the Colony was delayed. The rest of the programme was good. Don Merle excelled himself in a series…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-03 - 1923-11-03
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Don G. Merle, the master magician and Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.' Special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., by Don G. Merle. Price: 60 cents and 30 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
Summary:

Don. G. Merle, the magician, makes his final bow at the Star tonight. Paoli, the musical genius, will also appear in selections from his repertoire, and as the film is Max Linder in 'The Three Must get There's,' a fine show is assured. The picture for Sunday is 'Tolable David…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Between Christmas and the Chinese New Year, it is appropriate that the Coronet should screen two pictures featuring the Carnival spirit – the 'Merry-Go-Round' and 'Rosita.' It was quite apparent from its reception on Sunday that it would attract more than the average cinema…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, William Fox presents John Gilbert in 'The Yellow Stain,' directed by Jack Dillon. Starting tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'Rosita.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-16
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Rosita,' with special musical prologue. Note: regardless of the tremendous price paid for this extraordinary film spectacle, it will be shown at the regular Star prices. Matinees: 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., United Artists present Mary Pickford in 'Rosita.' Added attraction, Zigeuner Weiser (Gypsy melodies) by Felix Altura, violinist. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

It says much for the opinion of 'Rosita' that, after a successful run at the Coronet, the local cinema management has enough confidence in it to transfer the venue of the screening from the Coronet to the Star, in Kowloon. 'Rosita' is a great picture. Mary Pickford takes the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-16
Summary:

The folks of Kowloon have not been backward in taking advantage of the enterprise of the Star management in securing the transfer of 'Rosita' from the Coronet and as a result, good houses are being secured at every session. The great attraction is Mary Pickford in a new role, but the…