A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-11-04
Summary:

Canton, 3rd Nov. – There was some trouble at the first Nicola's performance here at the Tung Hing Theatre a few nights ago, when there was a large attendance of Europeans. They tried to cause a panic and their plans were frustrated by the police.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-24
Summary:

Several very interesting films including a funny play let by Max Linder and Pathe's International Gazette are being shown just now at the Bijou. Nicolas Lenz performed for the first time last night. Miss Dora Lenz danced. 'Within the Lion's Reach' will be shown next Saturday…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-14
Summary:

The famous magician and illusionist, Nicola, is appearing at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-14
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host magician and illusionist, Nicola, along with his original company. Nicola is visiting the colony after eleven years and this season at the Star Theatre will commence from tonight at 9:15 pm and continuing nightly until further notice.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-16
Summary:

A detail description of the performance of a magician, Nicola, at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-16
Summary:

Nicola, the magician and illusionist opened his season at Star Theatre on Saturday night with a packed house. The performance lasted for two hours and consisted impersonation of the famous conjurers from other lands and a number of new tricks. Nicola was assisted by a funny-man and a couple of…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-18
Summary:

Star Theatre continues to host magician and illusionist Nicola. Tomorrow, Nicola is going to perform his famous street stunt in which he will be in a straight-jacket and hanged by his feet in the air, undertaking to free himself from his bonds in the head downwards position. The display will…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-20
Summary:

Nicola's stunt near Blake Pier yesterday was rewarded with a crowded house at the Star Theatre. He again appears tonight with his clever company and tomorrow night he hopes to make his announcements.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-21
Summary:

Nicola performance has been a great success and he has decided to remain at the Star Theatre a little longer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-21
Summary:

Not satisfied with his extraordinary feat on the Praya yesterday, Nicola has undertaken to execute two more sensational escapes at the Star Theatre today.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-21
Summary:

Nicola's visit to the Kowloon has been a great success. He has decided to remain in the Star Theatre a short time longer. Adding to the diversity of his programmes, Nicola is giving a matinee performance today. A pleasant interlude in Nicola's programme is given by the Dainty Dares.…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-23
Summary:

On Saturday night Nicola presented his famous performance again at the Star, with the support from Randolph Wagnar and the Dainty Dares.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-23
Summary:

On Saturday night, in the Star Theatre, Nicola presented his famous trick in which he escapes from a large can filled with water into which he is locked by the members of the audience. Nicola's performance was decorated by Randolph Wagner, who was in charge of lighting effects and the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-24
Summary:

Nicola introduced a number of new mysteries into his programme at the Star Theatre last night, with the support from Dainty Dares and Randolph Wagnar. Picture of Nicola included.