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: 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.

3
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'

4
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)

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;

6
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)

7
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-10 - 1923-07-26
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., the great Nicola with his company of Magicians.

8
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.

9
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.

10
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.

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
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.

13
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.

14
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.

15
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-23 - 1923-07-24
Summary:

Owing to the enormous success, Nicola, the world's greatest magician. Prices: $3.00, $2.00 and $1.00. Illustration included.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-25 - 1923-07-26
Summary:

Last nights of Nicola at the Star.

17
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.…

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the greatest American picture, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a Paramount picture. To be shown simultaneously with the Coronet. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with Chinese titles, 'Mr.…

19
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Last chance to see Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Don't miss it. Starting Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Nicolas Koline in his latest creation, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker.' Usual prices. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., and…