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: 1920-04-05 - 1920-04-06
Summary:

One after another all the world's greatest photoplays, now showing 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Next change, Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the second big picture, the world-famous operatic star, Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows,' the tale of a woman at bay and of the man who paid the price. You've heard her on the Victor. See her on the screen. Super production prices. April 8 Remarks: Film…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

You've heard her on the Victor, see her on the screen, Geraldine Farrar, the world-famous operatic star in Goldwyn's gorgeous photoplay, 'Shadows,' a drama of Eastern days and Alaskan nights in 6 parts. Also another first-rate ‘Snub' comedy, 'Looking for Trouble…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09 - 1920-04-09
Summary:

Why wait until Saturday to see 'Shadows'? There are lots of folks who cannot get down on any other day; leave Saturday for them and book your seat at the Coronet tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09
Summary:

Here is a picture that should break all records in attendance. It fairly bristles with good features, the chief one being the star, Geraldine Farrar. 'Shadows' is at the Coronet. In addition to it, there is an interesting Pathe News, showing scenes from London, California and Paris,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-13 - 1920-04-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of 'Shadows.' Tomorrow night, the third big picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-27 - 1920-07-27
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Geraldine Farrar and Lou Tellegen in the mammoth picturization of a great romance, 'Flame of the Desert,' the throbbing drama of a Desert Wooing in seven pulsating parts. You know what the name Goldwyn means on a photoplay; you have never yet seen a mediocre Goldwyn…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'Foolish Wives.' Next week, 'Robin Hood.' After that, 'Orphans of the Storm,' 'Tess of the Storm Country,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' and 'Peacock Alley.'

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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: 1924-04-29 - 1924-04-29
Summary:

Commencing Thursday next at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.'