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: 1923-11-23
Summary:

Cinderella Up-to-date' is a description that might be applied to the Coronet's picture tonight. Its advertised name is 'Cinderella's Twin,' with Viola Dana as the star. Film synopsis included. 'Cinderella's Twin' becomes the first-class picture through…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-06
Summary:

The story of Cinderella is said to be the most popular of all the tales we learn in childhood. Many variations upon the original have been made, and now, in 'Cinderella's Twin,' yet another modernized version is offered to the public. Viola Dana is the star in this film, which is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

In Viola Dana's latest success, which opens for a short season at the Queen's Theatre tonight, she depicts a tom-boy role. 'Love in the Dark' has many unexpected turns. This picture has the appealing tenderness of 'The $5 Baby,' the exquisite drama of 'Seeing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-01 - 1923-01-01
Summary:

See Viola Dana in 'Blackmail.' Picture included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-31 - 1923-08-01
Summary:

Tonight & tomorrow, Viola Dana in 'An Offshore Pirate.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Beginning today, for a run of three days, Queen's Theatre will be screening a Metro Pictures Corporation attraction 'Dangerous to Men' featuring Viola Dana. The film is an adaptation by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's stage drama 'Eliza Comes to Stay.' The charm…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-31 - 1923-07-31
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, Viola Dana in 'An Off-Shore Pirate.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-01 - 1923-08-01
Summary:

Tonight only, Viola Dana in 'An Off-Shore Pirate.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-05 - 1923-07-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Off-Shore Pirate' starring Viola Dana.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-31 - 1923-07-31
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, Viola Dana in 'An Off-Shore Pirate.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-01 - 1923-08-01
Summary:

Tonight only, Viola Dana in 'An Off-Shore Pirate.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11 - 1920-03-13
Summary:

A super-production at ordinary prices, Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in seven reels.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-05
Summary:

Today and tonight, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Seeing's Believing' starring Viola Dana.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-05
Summary:

Puppets of Fate,' with Viola Dana in the leading role, is the star film at the Coronet tonight.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-05
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Puppets of Fate' featuring Viola Dana.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-21 - 1924-07-21
Summary:

Viola Dana in 'The 14th Lover.' Phone C. 4636. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-01
Summary:

The attraction now showing at the Star Theatre is 'The Off Shore Pirate' featuring Viola Dana.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-05
Summary:

Seeing's Believing' a comedy is the attraction at Queen's Theatre for the last time. The film was starred by Viola Dana.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-29
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Metro attraction 'The Five Dollar baby' starring Viola Dana, today.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-21
Summary:

The Fourteenth Lover,' starring Viola Dana, will be shown for the last time at Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.