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: 1924-04-09 - 1924-04-09
Summary:

Orphans of the Storm' showed one side of the French Revolution, 'Passion' shows another!

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-10 - 1924-04-10
Summary:

Did you know that a little milliner once ruled a great kingdom? See Pola Negri in 'Passion.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-11 - 1924-04-11
Summary:

Not only is 'Passion' a great photodrama, but it is also a great historical record as well.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-18 - 1924-04-18
Summary:

Wesley Barry in 'Heroes of the Street.' Commencing Monday, Pola Negri in 'Passion.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-21 - 1924-04-23
Summary:

Today till Friday, Pola Negri in 'Passion.' Prices: 2.30, $1.00 and 15 cents; $1.50 and 80 cents; 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.15, $2 and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-21 - 1924-04-21
Summary:

Today till Friday, see Pola Negri in 'Passion.' Prices: 2.30, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-21
Summary:

Visiting the Coronet Theatre during the next few days, you can see the history of Madame du Barry presented with the greatest colour and realism, for this evening there comes to this popular cinema-house Pola Negri's great picture, 'Passion.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-22 - 1924-04-22
Summary:

See it tonight, 'Passion' with Pola Negri.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

The public has been so much misled in the past by the description, 'historical film,' when romance should have been indicated that possibly some people here will recoil from 'Passion' when they are told that Pola Negri film is largely the story of Madame du Barry, one of the…

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-24 - 1924-04-25
Summary:

Last two nights of Pola Negri in 'Passion.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-07
Summary:

The film magnificent, Pola Negri in 'Passion.' Prices: 5.30, 80 cents and 50 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and 80 cents. Illustration included.

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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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03 - 1924-07-03
Summary:

Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind,' one of the First National big 5 productions—'Man, Woman, Marriage,' 'The Kid,' 'The Oath,' 'Passion' and 'Sowing the Wind.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-13 - 1924-10-13
Summary:

On the way and due 5 days from today, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-14 - 1924-10-14
Summary:

Only 4 days from today, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-15 - 1924-10-15
Summary:

3 days from today and you'll be transported to the realms of romance by Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-16 - 1924-10-16
Summary:

2 days from today and then Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' will be seldom seen on the screen. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-16 - 1924-10-16
Summary:

Here is romance magnified, glorified and entrancing, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance.' Commencing Saturday, October 18.