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: 1905-05-27
Summary:

For stealing an ear-pick from a Chinese woman at the Ko Shing Theatre on Wednesday night, a Chinaman was sentenced to three weeks' hard labour by Mr. G.N. Orme, at the Magistracy on Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-29
Summary:

At the Magistracy, a Chinese was charged with uttering a forged $5 bank note. On the 17th, the defendant went to the Hongkong Cinematograph and asked for five second class tickets, and tendered a forged $5 note.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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

The manager of the Wo Ping Theatre was summoned at the Magistracy yesterday for allowing actors to sleep in the theatre. Mr. E. L. Agassiz, defending, said that since the last action taken against the theatre the management had secured accommodation for 52 persons.

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Headline: Cinema Roughs
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-09
Summary:

On Saturday, a Chinese was charged at the Magistracy with assaulting one of the employees of the Tai Yat cinema at Yaumati. Mr. Ray, Manager of Hongkong Amusements Ld. said he had experienced great difficulty in checking the instruction of people without tickets in the Tai Yat Cinema.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-24
Summary:

Yeung Ko appeared on remand before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Magistracy yesterday afternoon on a charge of murdering Li Siu-fan, a comedian of the Chow Fung Nin theatrical company, at the Wo-Ping theatre on the night of the 16th. Details regarding the conversations of the case are listed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-25
Summary:

A big crowd gathered at the Magistracy, to see the trial of Yeung Ko on a charge of murdering Li Siu-fan, a clown of the Chow Fung Nin Theatrical Company at the Wo Ping Theatre. Conversations are listed in the article.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-26
Summary:

The trial of Yeung Ko on a charge of murdering Li Siu-fan, a clown of the Chow Fung Nin Theatrical Company at the Wo Ping Theatre continued.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-27
Summary:

At the Magistracy yesterday afternoon Mr. R. E. Lindsell committed Yeung Ko to the criminal sessions for trial on a charge of murdering Li Siu-fan, a clown of the Chow Fung Nin Theatrical Company at the Wo Ping Theatre

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-17
Summary:

The preparation for the foundations of the big building which is to occupy the Queen's Road-Pedder Street corner (Old Post Office site) is proceeding apace. However, this building will not occupy all of the sites. One of the owners, the purchaser of the Queen's Road frontage, where the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

Owing to the launch strike, the management of the Star Theatre in Kowloon was obliged to postpone the ceremony. It is noted that the new theatre carries on in Kowloon the history of the old Victoria Theatre, in Des Voeux Road, now demolished. The total cost of the building and ground was $110,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-01
Summary:

The opening ceremony took place at the Star Theatre, and some films were screened. A portrait of His Excellency the Governor was first thrown on the screen, followed by the several photographs of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales' visit to the Colony.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-06
Summary:

The Wonder Man,' featuring Georges Carpentier, has attracted large houses to the Star Theatre. In addition, a drama entitled 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home' will be screened on Friday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-07
Summary:

For the benefit of Hongkong residents, the Star Theatre's booking office at the ferry pier, Hongkong side, will be opened this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Hongkong patrons of this theatre get free ferry tickets for the return journey.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10
Summary:

The Darlington Trio, who have had a successful season at the Lyric Theatre, Manila, are making their Hongkong debut at the Star Theatre. Besides, a sensational drama 'The girl who stayed at home' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-13
Summary:

The Girl who stayed at Home' was screened at the Star Theatre last night. During the interval, the Darlington Trio gave a skillful exhibition of step dancing. Tonight, Paramount's 'String Beans' will also be given.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-14
Summary:

It is stated that the Star Theatre's popularity is daily visible by the regular attendance. And, the refreshment saloon is a great addition to the convenience of the public, so that during hot season one can still enjoy the show. Special pictures are forthcoming.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The Poppy Girl's Husband,' featuring William S. Hart, will be screened at the Star Theatre from today until the 19th. An attraction for Sunday is the engagement of little lady La Belle Cora in her novelty statuary and posing acts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-23
Summary:

The Way of a Man with a Maid,' a Lasky picture in which Bryant Washburn takes the leading role, is screened at the Star Theatre.