A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: British Stars and Pictures: By 'Londoner' for the South China Morning Post - The Sacrifice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-05
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Headline: Ponjola': Well-Known Story on the Screen
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
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Headline: Ponjola': Splendid First National Film
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05
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Headline: Hair-Raising Realism
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
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Headline: There is Always a Good Show at The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-10
Summary:

Cynthia Stockley's 'Ponjola' will be screened at the conclusin of the record breaking run of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' May 10 Remarks: It's a First National attraction. Film plot included.

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Headline: There Is Always a Good Show at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-13
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anna Q. Nillson [sic] in 'Ponjola.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Convict 13.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-10 - 1924-05-13
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Anna Q. Nillson [sic] in 'Ponjola,' Buster Keaton in 'Convict 13.'

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Headline: Ponjola': Famous Novel Filmed - Coronet's Big Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-10
Summary:

From Victor Hugo's romance 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' to 'Ponjola,' Coronet has taken both of them wisely. First National's 'Ponjola' is starred by Anna Q. Nilsson and James Kirkwood. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet: 'Ponjola'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-10
Summary:

Having won instant success as a novel, 'Ponjola,' which comes to the Coronet Theatre as the feature attraction this evening, is likely to prove even more popular as a film. Anna Q. Nilsson is very captivating in the lead role. James Kirkwood is in the chief male role.

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Headline: Tomorrow Matinee at the Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-10 - 1924-05-10
Summary:

Jack Hoxie in 'The Man from Wyoming.' Also see Anna Q. Nillson [sic] in 'Ponjola.' Illustration included.

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Headline: No Wonder There Are Still Crowded Houses at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-12 - 1924-05-13
Summary:

It keeps you guessing! That is probably the reason why, apart from the brilliant acting of the all-star cast and the unfamiliar setting. 'Ponjola' is such excellent entertainment. And then there is also Buster Keaton in another side-splitting comedy, 'Convict 13.' May 12…

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Headline: Ponjola'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

Photoplays need not all be as magnificent as Victor Hugo's 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' 'Ponjola' is the screen version of Cynthia Stockley's novel of the same name, starring Anna Q. Nillson, as the current attraction of Coronet.

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Headline: Ponjola': Coronet Attraction
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening Victor Hugo's romance 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' which is followed by the screening of the film version of Cynthia Stockley's novel of the same name 'Ponjola.' The film stars Anna Q. Nillson [sic] and captures the author's strong…

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Headline: The Coronet: 'Ponjola'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

Predictions that Hongkong cinema-goers would find 'Ponjola' an enjoyable film was completely fulfiled during the weekend when this fine film version of Cynthia Stockley's novel drew large audiences to the Coronet Theatre. Anna Q. Nilllson [sic] and James Kirkwood take the leading…

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Headline: New Film Star: Acting with a Touch of Genius
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-11
Summary:

The Dirty Dog Morris' is a film version of a story by Guy de Maupassant, star by new screen comedian M. Rimsky; 'Infatuation' a French film starred by Ivan Mosjoukine, Natalie Limenko and Nicholas Koline are featured; 'Ponjola' a First National picture adapted by Cynthia…