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: 1923-01-04
Summary:

New Scala Theatre screened a 'super' production film entitled 'Passion.' This will be the first screening of a German film in London since the outbreak of the war in November. The film was screened in Germany under the name of 'Madame du Barry' [sic] featuring Mlle…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-10 - 1924-03-10
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Pola Negri in 'Gypsy Blood.' The Star: Today only, Douglas MacLean and Doris May in 'Let's Be Fashionable.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-11 - 1924-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Pola Negri in 'Gypsy Blood.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15, Anna Q. Nilsson and J. Warren Kerrigan in 'Thundering Dawn.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-13 - 1924-03-13
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Pola Negri in 'Gypsy Blood.' Tomorrow at all shows, Baby Peggy in 'The Darling of New York.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Prosper Merimee's novel entitled 'Gypsy Blood,' [sic] for the last time this evening. The film features Pola Negri as Carmen and claims of appropriate music from the opera.

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Headline: Laughter First!
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-31 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday, 2nd April, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last' at the World Theatre. April 4 Remarks: Photo included. April 5 Remarks: Beginning Sunday, 6th inst. Pola Negri in 'Mad Love.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-07 - 1924-04-08
Summary:

Mon and Tue, 7th and 8th April at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Pola Negri's 'Mad Love.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-17 - 1924-04-19
Summary:

Today till Sunday, Wesley Barry in 'Heroes of the Street.' April 19 Remarks: Monday, April 21st, Pola Negri in 'Passion.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-21 - 1924-04-25
Summary:

Today till Friday, Pola Negri in 'Passion.' Prices, 2.30 p.m., $1 & 50 cts.; 5.15 p.m., $1.5 & 80 cts.; 7.15 p.m., $1 & 50 cts.; 9.15 p.m., $2 & $1. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen Pola Negri's historical film entitled 'Passion,' for the last time this evening. The story revolves around the life of Madame du Barry. The film is filled with good acting, dramatic setting and superb settings.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-07
Summary:

Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Pola Negri in 'Passion.' Price details included. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Local cinema-goers have their last chance this evening of seeing Pola Negri in her great historical film 'Passion.' The picture is at the Star Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-14 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Today till Saturday at usual times and prices, Pola Negri in 'One Arabian Night,' the screen version of the famous spectacle 'Sumurun' by First National. It is NOT for children. May 15-17 Remarks: Illustrations included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-16
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening the First National production 'One Arabian Night' for two more nights. The film features Pola Negri. For this picture, an entire Oriental city, with palaces, bazaars, bridges etc. was specially constructed.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening Pola Negri's 'One Arabian Night' for the last time today. Mae Murray's 'Peacock Alley' is scheduled to follow. The Metro production is based on the story by Ouida Bergere.