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: 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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-17 - 1921-01-19
Summary:

Special and exclusive engagement of the world famed magicians, conjurers, Chefalo and Palermo from tonight (Monday) to Wednesday. With one and only matinee on Wednesday at 3; popular prices for all; book at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-30
Summary:

At the New Theatre tonight, the 'Merry Wizard Company' is opening a short season, the entertainment they provide being composed of an excellently varied programme of ventriloquism, sleight-of-hand, mental telepathy, singing, etc. After a tour of the United States and a stay of ten…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-02
Summary:

Commencing at 9 p.m., the Merry Wizard Company direct from the leading Vaudeville theatres of America, featuring Miss Mildred Sydney in mental telepathy 'She Reads Your Thoughts.' 'Abbott,' the unusual versatile entertainer.