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: 1913-04-28 - 1913-04-30
Summary:

The first performance of the famous Edison Talking Pictures; the Kinetophone will be shown in Hongkong for a few days only; booking at Robinson's.

4
Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-17 - 1914-04-22
Summary:

The Antarctic,' a thrilling tale of human sacrifice and endurance, actual motion picture diary for a short season only from Apr 20 to 25, wonder of wonders, the actual motion picture, record of Captain Scott's thrilling adventures at the South Pole, astonishing scientific revelations,…

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-23 - 1914-04-24
Summary:

The Antarctic,' a thrilling tale of human sacrifice and endurance, actual motion picture diary for a short season only from Apr 20 to 25, wonder of wonders, the actual motion picture, record of Captain Scott's thrilling adventures at the South Pole, astonishing scientific revelations,…

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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…