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: 1906-11-06
Summary:

A cook employed in the Po Hing Theatre in Yaumati, was arrested last night for blocking the exits of the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1907-12-02
Summary:

A play at Po Hing Theatre, Yau-ma-ti ended too soon last night, since three men in the audiences bombarded the stage with all kinds of missiles that came in handy. Policemen came later and arrested those people.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1908-07-18
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinema-Theatre is visiting Hong Kong. Their performance last night in a hall at No. 2 Zetland Street started shortly after eight. With the Manila String Band in attendance, and with Mr. Gongiles at the piano, the first performance was a song 'Honey Boy' by Miss Thelma.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-16 - 1908-07-16
Summary:

(2 Zetland Street, Queen's Road Central) Three performances nightly performed by clever artists, 1st session begins at 8, 2nd session begins at 9.15, 3nd session begins at 10.30.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-29
Summary:

Intent on securing his object, an electric bulb connected with the lighting installation of the Po Hing Theatre, Chinese underwent the risk of paying for his greed in being given an electric shock. He pulled down the wires in an indiscriminating way, and it was fortunate for him that an…