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: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Costume plays are usually dull enough affairs, with little life or movement. That they can be infused with life and colour is proved by the notable historical film now showing at the Coronet Theatre, 'Passion,' which not only presents some beautiful costumes but also unfolds a dramatic…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen Pola Negri's historical film entitled 'Passion,' for the last time this evening. The story revolves around the life of Madame du Barry. The film is filled with good acting, dramatic setting and superb settings.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

Passion,' starring Pola Negri, will be shown in the Star Theatre for the last time tomorrow night. Mr. William Heughun, the famous Scottish singer appears in Thursday night and the popular Quaints Co. beginning a Kowloon season on Friday night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

This week the Star Theatre again offers some more of those varied programmes which have become so popular with Kowloon residents – and, be it added for all the islands counter attractions, with many Hongkong residents as well. This evening the feature will be Pola Negri's picture '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Local cinema-goers have their last chance this evening of seeing Pola Negri in her great historical film 'Passion.' The picture is at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Local cinema-goers have their last chance this evening of seeing Pola Negri in her great historical film. 'Passion,' which is the story of Madame du Barry, the French milliner who became favourite of Louis XV and ruled a kingdom in his name, only to die at the guillotine during the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-06
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

Oliver Twist,' by Charles Dickens, has a screen version directed by Frank Lloyd with Jackie Coogan, Sol Lesser, Lon Chaney, Gladys Brockwell, Lionel Belmore as the stars, is coming to Queen's Theatre tomorrow. It is a First National attraction. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a First National attraction 'Oliver Twist' starring the child actor Jackie Coogan. The film is produced by Sol Lesser, directed by Frank Lloyd and is presented by a company of celebrities like Lon Chaney, Gladys Brockwell, Lionel Belmore. The film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

There comes tomorrow to the Queen's Theatre a picture heralded as a 'milestone on the highway of Art,' and which bears the highest recommendations in its own right. It is 'Oliver Twist,' starring Jackie Coogan, produced by Sol Lesser; directed by Frank Lloyd, and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-02
Summary:

When Will H. Hays congratulated Jack Coogan, Sr., on the character of the stories in which he was promoting his son, Jackie Coogan's artistic and financial welfare, he said, 'That's the kind of picture the world needs.' This picture is 'Oliver Twist' from First…