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: 1920-08-04 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Tonight, Shirley Mason in 'Passion,' a most interesting story in five parts, one of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-06
Summary:

Notwithstanding counter attractions, the attendance at the Hongkong theatre has been very large during the week, and as the 'Seven Deadly Sins' series is coming soon to an end, and a new production from William Fox is being now announced, it is expected that the patronage will be…

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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: 1924-07-03 - 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: 1924-11-07 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-25
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26 - 1924-11-26
Summary:

Only three days more, and then Hongkong will see the eagerly awaited 'Thief of Bagdad' with Douglas Fairbanks.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks is said to have put his last shirt on, or in, the production of his own film, 'The Thief of Bagdad' which is coming to the Coronet on Friday next. When shown at Drury Lane, it moved an eminent person to say: 'The Thief of Bagdad is one of the films that in one…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-27 - 1924-11-27
Summary:

Advance booking has already started for 'The Thief of Bagdad,' which will be shown daily at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 (Sunday at 6 sharp and 9.15). Starting Saturday November 29th. Prices $2.00 and $1.00.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28 - 1924-11-28
Summary:

Tomorrow at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices $2.00 and $1.00. Plot and illustration included.