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: 1906-11-13
Summary:

For entering and stealing an umbrella from the servants' quarters of the Chung Hing Theatre, a Chinese was sentenced to three weeks' imprisonment and four hours' stocks.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-02-18
Summary:

Tuesday, February 12 – Tang I, an unemployed pleaded guilty to stealing a long coat from the Chung Hing Theatre. He got three weeks and four hour stocks.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-04-10
Summary:

The Cook of the Ko Shing Theatre on getting up in the morning at 4 o'clock found a man in the kitchen. The man could not account for his presence there and was given in custody. He told his worship that he was looking for a friend. He was sentenced to three weeks of hard labour and 6 hours…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-09
Summary:

Before the Chief Justice (Sir F Piggott) this morning a petition for a receiving order in bankruptcy was made by Wong Fung Skek [sic]. Mr. F. D. Almada appeared for Mr Otto Kong Sing, who represents the debtor, and stated that the liabilities were $9,820.01 and the assets amounted to $5,140,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-20 - 1911-05-22
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville; the Bijou red stockings quintette by 5 popular artists; electric fans throughout theatre.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-22
Summary:

The latest novelty at the Bijou Cinematograph is a 'Red Stockings Quintette,' who is responsible for many a bright quip. We understand that the management has secured the services of a talented Italian tenor, who will make his initial appearance on Tuesday night.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-10
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has engaged Mr Ralph Brown who is walking around the world to appear for two nights only, Wednesday and Thursday, in 'Something New.'

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-11 - 1911-10-12
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Performance by The Harmonious Huxhams tonight. Debut of Mr Ralph Brown for two nights only. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30 p.m. Harris and Vernon are coming.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-05 - 1913-02-10
Summary:

Film screening of 'Sin of Ingratitude', great success of Miss Elsa Willson and Miss Nellie Maher's performance

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-05 - 1913-02-11
Summary:

A stock of magnificent films just arrived: 'Sin of Ingratitude,' great success of Miss Elsa Willson and Miss Nellie Maher; matinees on Wednesday, Saturdays, and Sundays.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-11 - 1913-02-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Amulet', great success of Miss Elsa Willson's performance

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-12 - 1913-02-18
Summary:

A stock of magnificent films just arrived; performance by The Eminent and Well-known Baritone and E. Ossipoff; 'Sin of Ingratitude,' great success of Elsa Willson and Nellie Maher; matinees on Wednesday, Saturdays, and Sundays.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-14 - 1913-02-19
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Amulet', the great success of Miss Elsa Willson and Mr. E. Ossipoff

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-20 - 1913-03-04
Summary:

Performance by Miss Elsa Willson and Mr E. Ossipoff

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-20
Summary:

Before Mr. Hazeland, a Chinese was charged with the larceny of 7 pieces of clothing, valued at $7 from the Tai Ping Theatre. He was sentenced to one month's hard labour and 4 hours stocks.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-01 - 1913-03-04
Summary:

A stock of magnificent films just arrived; performance by Willson & Ossipoff; matinees details included.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

Louis Rohmeyer, who was walking around the world for a wager, was stolen $10. The criminal was brought into court by Sergeant Pitt and was sentenced one month's hard labour and 4 hours ' stocks. The 'pedestrian' stated in evidence that he engaged the defendant to convey him…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-11
Summary:

The American Amusement and Film Company is in a state of great perturbation, and have lost upwards of $8000 worth of cinematograph material. Mr. J. R. Armstrong and David Benjamin had come to Shanghai and started the concern. When Armstrong went to the office on the 4th, he found that every…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-03 - 1914-09-17
Summary:

Wanted to buy stocks of new Films, not screened before in the East. High prices paid for well conditioned films

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-07
Summary:

Mr. J. Blake, the manager, of the Victoria Theatre presented a splendid programme last evening at the third of a series of monthly performances in the aid of the War Fund. Performances by Mr. Causey, Mr. Harry Ralph, Pedlar Palmer, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Haycock, Miss Hilda Barry, McArdle, Mr.…