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: 1914-09-19 - 1914-09-22
Summary:

Film screening of 'Atlantis' (8 parts, 12,000 ft); Debut of Prof. Nicolas Lenz & Company; Performance by Dora Lenz

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-23 - 1914-09-25
Summary:

Performances by Prof. Nicolas Lenz & Company and Dora Lenz; Also a fine selection of Moving pictures; Coming film: 'Within the Lion's Reach'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-26 - 1914-09-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wthin the Lion's Reach' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Performance by Prof. Nicolas Lenz & Company; Coming film: 'A Silent Messenger' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'Traitors to Their King' (8,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-28
Summary:

Within the Lion's Reach' is now being shown at the Bijou Theatre. Prof. Nicolas Lenz, Madame Pauline Lenz and Miss Dora Lenz's performances added to the variety of the excellent programme. Miss Dors Lenz will give the 'Sailors Hornpiper' on Saturday. Pathe's…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-29 - 1914-10-01
Summary:

Performance by Prof. Nicolas Lenz & Company; Coming film screeening of 'A Silent Messenger' (2 parts, 3,000 ft), Pathe's British and American Gazette;

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-02 - 1914-10-06
Summary:

Performance by Prof. Nicolas Lenz & Company; Film screening of 'The Myatery of the Old Mill' (3 parts, 5,000 ft)

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-14 - 1923-07-14
Summary:

Today at 9.15, the opening night of the great Nicola with his company of magicians.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-14 - 1923-07-14
Summary:

Nicola, the world's greatest magician and illusionist. One week only starting tonight. A big show at popular prices $3, $2 and $1. Illustration included.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-14
Summary:

Nicola the Great, the magician who packed the Theatre Royal for several weeks ten years ago, is here. He is to open at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, this evening with the latest novelties in magic and a variety show to boot. Nicola carries with him a troupe of singers and dancers. Interview…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-16
Summary:

An enjoyable entertainment of magic and mystery was given at the Star Theatre last evening by Nicola, the well-known magician. Variety was given to the programme by the clever dancing and singing of the Dainty Davee.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-19 - 1923-07-19
Summary:

Today at 1 p.m., Nicola will be hanged on the praya, near Blake Pier.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-19
Summary:

The great Nicola, who is at present performing at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, promises us an exciting few minutes when he will be strapped in a straight waistcoat and suspended.

13
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-20 - 1923-07-21
Summary:

Last few nights of the great Nicola. Grand children's matinee, Saturday at 5 p.m. Children half price.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-20
Summary:

The Great Nicola, who is now enjoying a very successful season at the Star Theatre, thrilled an enormous tiffin hour crowd near Blake Pier yesterday by freeing himself from his precarious position. Discarding his jacket and topee, Nicola was firmly tied up. Two Chinese firemen are going about it…

15
Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-21 - 1923-07-21
Summary:

Tonight (Saturday) and tomorrow night (Sunday), Nicola's escapes from a locked tank full of water, from a padlocked and sealed mailbag first being manacled.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-21
Summary:

Nicola has undertaken to execute two more sensational escapes. The evening, at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, he has promised to allow himself to be locked into a tank full of water from which he will have to escape in a little more than a minute. The second escape feat is to take place tomorrow…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-23 - 1923-07-24
Summary:

Owing to the enormous success of Nicola, the world's greatest magician, the management of the Star have arranged to extend his season for a few more nights! Grand change of programme. Prices: $1.00, $2.00 and $1.00. Illustration included.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-24
Summary:

The change of programme at the Star Theatre is much appreciated by admirers of Nicola, the famous conjurer, who has caused quite a sensation by his astounding clever tricks. Also, the Dainty Dares are as charming as ever in their splendid repertoire of songs.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-25 - 1923-07-26
Summary:

Last nights of Nicola at the Star.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-25
Summary:

Nicola is continuing to draw appreciative audiences to the Star. He is now presenting his great hypnotic scene. The Dainty Dares present some new songs and dances, whilst Pandolph Wagner is also a favourite with his lightning art act.