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: 1920-03-12
Summary:

The management of the Wo Ping Theatre was charged at the Police Court today, before Mr. N. L. Smith, with allowing actors to sleep on the premises. A fine of $25 was imposed.

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Headline: Wo Ping Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-22 - 1920-07-24
Summary:

The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5 and comedies. Music at both performances.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-22 - 1920-07-24
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5. Also comedies. Music at both performances.

4
Headline: Wo Ping Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-24 - 1920-07-24
Summary:

The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5. Vitagraph presents Antonio Moreno in 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-24 - 1920-07-28
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, Antonio Moreno in 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain' and Comedies. July 24 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain.' Also 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5 tonight at 7.15 and 9.15. The 3 p.m. show is specially…

6
Headline: Wo Ping Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-26 - 1920-07-28
Summary:

(Opposite Central Market) Tonight, Antonio Moreno in 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain' and comedies

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-08
Summary:

The building situated in Des Voeux Road Central, opposite the Central Market, at present occupied by the Wo Ping Theatre, the Palace Garage, and some Chinese shops, are to come down soon.

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-09 - 1920-12-09
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m. only, 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Prices 80 cents and 40 cents. Service men half price.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-11 - 1920-12-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., under the auspices of the Coronet, H. W. Ray presents Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.' Also Pathe Gazette and Rolin Comedy. String Band in attendance.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-29 - 1921-06-29
Summary:

The opening is postponed until Friday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-29
Summary:

The Wo Ping Theatre, opposite the Central Market, has been secured by Hongkong Amusement Ltd., as an addition to their already big list of cinemas. The place is being redecorated and reseated throughout. The first performance will take place on Friday and will include a film featuring Jack…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-01
Summary:

Kinema patrons are reminded that the first performance in the Wo Ping Theatre, which has been secured by Hongkong Amusements Ltd., as an addition to their already big list of cinemas will take place today and will include a film featuring Jack Dempsey, a Harold Lloyd Comedy and vaudeville act.…

13
Headline: The Wo Ping
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-02 - 1921-07-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, first 2 episodes of 'The Son of Tarzan' and Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy, 'Captain Kidd's Kids.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-07 - 1921-07-07
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Alf's Button.' The Kowloon: At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Godless Men.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-07 - 1921-07-07
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Godless Men.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-08 - 1921-07-09
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, episodes 3 & 4 of 'The Son of Tarzan.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Blanche Sweet in 'Simple Souls.' The Kowloon: At 9.15, Blanche Sweet in 'The Deadlier Sex.'

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-08 - 1921-07-09
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 3 and 4. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Blanche Sweet in 'Simple Souls.' The Kowloon: at 9.15, Blanche Sweet in 'The Deadlier Sex.'

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-09
Summary:

In taking over Woping Theatre, Mr. Ray, General Manager, Hongkong Amusements Ltd., announced that they are securing Chefalo and Palermo, the great magicians to perform for six nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30 & 7.15, episodes 1, 2, 3 & 4 of 'The Son of Tarzan' and episodes 1 & 2 of 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 1 and 2. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at 9.15,…