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: 1914-09-21 - 1914-09-22
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great sensational drama 'Atlantis' in 8 parts - length 12,000 feet; performance by Prof. Nicolas Lenz & Company and Miss Dora Lenz.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-11 - 1923-07-26
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, the world's greatest magician and illusionist, Nicola, will appear at the Star. July 12 & 17 Remarks: Tickets $3, $2 & $1. Booking at Moutrie's. July 17, 23-24 Remarks: Illustration included.

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-24
Summary:

Star Theatre hosted Nicola last night who introduced many new tricks to his program. He presented his magic trick named 'a veritable masterpiece of magic' in which he suspended a lady, stretched out lengthways, in midair. Then by means of a wand and a hoop, he showed that the lady was…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a Paramount picture. Film plot included. December 31 & January 2 Remarks: Today & tomorrow at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with English & Chinese titles, 'Mr.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

The giant epic of the screen 'The Covered Wagon.' The Nicolai [sic] Koline in his latest creation 'The Parisian Rag-Picker' in seven reels.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, the latest French super production 'The Parisian Rag-Picker' in seven reels, featuring Nicolai [sic] Koline and Helen Darney. Starting Wednesday, the best super Jewel production 'Merry-Go-Round.' January 5 remarks: Today till Thursday, a marvellous…