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: 1911-10-23
Summary:

Military charities must have reaped a nice little sum on Saturday as a result of the concert in their aid at the Palace Theatre, Mount Austin Barracks.

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-11-21
Summary:

At the Theatre Royal on Saturday, the management of the Palace Theatre, Mount Austin, is producing one of their well-known variety entertainments. Performances by Mr. and Mrs. Worcester, Mrs. Walker and Mr. Donne.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-10
Summary:

Booking for the grand variety entertainment to be held at the Palace Theatre, Mt. Austin, on Saturday, is now proceeding at Moutrie and Co.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-16
Summary:

A variety entertainment programme takes place at the Palace Theatre, Mount Austin Barracks, on Saturday evening.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-20
Summary:

The entertainment at the Palace Theatre, Mount Austin, on Saturday night was a splendid success.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-10
Summary:

The next variety entertainment at the Palace Theatre, Mt. Austin, takes place on Saturday.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-19
Summary:

Variety entertainment will appear in the Palace Theatre, Mt. Austin on Saturday. Moutrie & Co., still have a few seats available for this entertainment.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-03
Summary:

The grand variety entertainment to be given at the Palace Theatre, Mt. Austin. The booking is in charge of Moutrie & Co.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-07
Summary:

Continued performances at the Palace Theatre, Mt. Austin.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-12
Summary:

The building erected on the site of the old Empire Cinema Theatre, has been completed, now being used as a Chinese Theatre. The entrance has been tastefully decorated in Chinese fashion for the opening performance which will take place in a few days. The name of the new concern is 'Wo Ping…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

The Wo Ping (Peace) Theatre, which is on the site of the old Empire Theatre opposite the Central Market, had its opening night on Monday, where it gave a free performance to a vast crowd of spectators.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-11
Summary:

At Cochrane Street on Friday morning, truck No. 202, drawn by several coolies, collided with a man connected with a theatrical company now performing at the Wo Ping Theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-23
Summary:

Enquiries at the Wo Ping Chinese theatre, opposite the Central Market, yesterday elicited no confirmation of the rumour that the theatre is to be demolished to give room for the construction of the new Fire Station. An official of the concern states that no definite arrangement has arrived at…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-14
Summary:

The pickpockets are assisted by hawkers in Chinese theatres was the allegation of Inspector Gran against an unlicensed hawker at the Magistracy on Saturday. The Inspector stated that defendant arranged with pickpockets to rob those who bought tickets from them at the Wo Ping theatre.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-19 - 1920-07-19
Summary:

Patrons of the Coronet are hereby informed that the remaining episodes of 'The Silent Mystery' will be screened at the Woping Theatre (opposite the Central Market), episodes 4 and 5, being shown there tonight at 7.15 and 9.15.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-19 - 1920-07-19
Summary:

Just the show for the hot weather! Vitagraph's great serial, 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain' was taken among the snow-capped peaks of California and Neveda. Come and cool off tonight, watching Antonio Moreno among the glaciers.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-19 - 1920-07-19
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Vitagraph presents Antonio Moreno and Carol Holloway in his new whirlwind serial, 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain' episodes 1 and 2. Orchestra at both performances. Best seats 30 cents.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-24
Summary:

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

20
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…