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: 1920-07-24 - 1920-07-24
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5. Tomorrow at 3, 7.15 and 9.15, Vitagraph presents Antonio Moreno in 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain.' The 3 p.m. show is specially arranged for those who are at a loose end on Sunday afternoon. An orchestra…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-26 - 1920-07-28
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, Antonio Moreno in 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain.' Also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-25
Summary:

Shortly after the commencement of the first performance at the Eastern Cinema on Monday evening an Indian constable was called to quell a disturbance created by a Chinese sapper who insisted on sitting in the second class with a third-class ticket. The row wound up in Police Court proceedings…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-08
Summary:

It is understood that the site decided upon for the new Fire Station for Hongkong is the piece of ground opposite the Central Market, which is now occupied by the Wo Ping Theatre and other buildings. The plan of the P. W. D. is to erect a spacious building which will in addition furnish office…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-06 - 1920-12-07
Summary:

A tidal wave of thrills sweeps through the fifteen episodes of 'The Man Might' [sic], the first three of which will be seen at the Woping Theatre, 87, Des Voeux Road, Central, opposite the Central Market, on December 7th, 1920 at 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. William Duncan in this Vitagraph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-06
Summary:

The man of might' is the fitting name of a serial in which William Duncan, Vitagraph's famous star and director, is the leading figure. It will be seen in the Wo Ping Theatre on 7th December, 1920. Film synopsis included. The Wo Ping Theatre is situated in Des Voeux Road, Central, just…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-07 - 1920-12-08
Summary:

Tonight at 7.30 and 9.30 p.m., William Duncan in Vitagraph's newest serial, 'The Man of Might,' episodes 1, 2 and 3 of 6 parts. Also Mack Sennett Comedy. Prices: 50, 40 and 30 cents. Half price of soldiers and sailors in uniform.

68
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-07
Summary:

It happens in the first episode of 'The Man of Might.' No Vitagraph serial would open without it – a fight between William Duncan and Joe Ryan, a fight such as thrilled millions who saw 'The Fighting Trail' and 'A Fight for Millions.' This will be seen in the Wo…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-09 - 1920-12-09
Summary:

Thursday to Friday, December 9 to 17, nightly at 9.15 p.m. only. Thursday and Friday 9th and 10th, Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy'; Saturday and Sunday, December 11th and 12th, Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows'; Monday, December 13th, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Girl from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-09 - 1920-12-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Man of Might' episodes 1, 2 and 3. At 9.15 p.m., (under Coronet management) Goldwyn presents Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Also Lloyd comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-10 - 1920-12-11
Summary:

December 10th and 11th at 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Man of Might' episodes 4, 5 and 6. At 9.15 p.m., (under Coronet management) Goldwyn presents Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Also Lloyd comedy and British Gazette.

72
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-13 - 1920-12-13
Summary:

December 13th and 14th at 7.15 and 9.15, Dustin Farnum in his latest serial, 'The Man of Might' episodes 7, 8 and 9 of 6 parts.

73
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-14 - 1920-12-15
Summary:

December 14th and 15th at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Vitagraph presents William Duncan in their newest serial, 'The Man of Might,' episodes 10, 11 and 12. Matinee, Wednesday, December 15th at 2.30 p.m., 'The Man of Might' episodes 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.

74
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-16 - 1920-12-18
Summary:

December 16th and 17th at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Vitagraph presents William Duncan in the final episodes of their serial, 'The Man of Might,' episodes 13, 14 and 15 (final). Important notice: there will be no more cinema performances at this theatre after the 17th December until further…

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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: 1921-06-29 - 1921-06-29
Summary:

Jack Dempsey (the world's champion heavy weight boxer) in a Pathe serial, 'Daredevil Jack,' the principal attraction tonight at the Woping Theatre, which starts its career today as an up-to-date picture house under the management of H. W. Ray. The theatre is the largest in town--…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-29
Summary:

Hong Kong Amusements Ltd., operating the Coronet, Kowloon, Eastern and Tai Yat theatres, obtained the possession of the Woping Theatre, opposite the Central Market and hitherto devoted to Chinese plays, and will run it from today on as an up-to-date cinema. Today's programme, at the Woping…

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Headline: Woping Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-01 - 1921-07-01
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Tarzan.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-01
Summary:

Detailed plot outline of the three pictures in three theatres: 'Godless Men' at the Coronet, 'Simple Souls' at Kowloon, starring Blanche Sweet, and 'The Son of Tarzan' at the Wo Ping. The fighting scenes in the 'Godless Men' will recall audiences the big…

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Headline: The Woping
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-02 - 1921-07-04
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., first two episodes of 'The Son of Tarzan.' Also Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy, 'Captain Kidd's Kids.'