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: 1906-10-23
Summary:

Mr. H. Hunter, the Hon. Treasurer acknowledges with thanks the following subscriptions for the Typhoon Relief Fund, including $150 from Po Hing Theatre.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-11 - 1916-08-11
Summary:

Change of Programme: Eclair presents 'The Evil Genius', London Film Ltd's 'Clancarty', 'In the Enemy's Lines', 'Panama Canal' (4th Series), 'The District Attorneys Burglar', 'Bloomer's Wedding' and 'The Baggage…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-12 - 1916-08-12
Summary:

Grand Weekend Programme: Eclair presents 'The Evil Genius', London Film Ltd's 'Clancarty', 'In the Enemy's Lines', 'Panama Canal' (4th Series), 'The District Attorneys Burglar', 'Bloomer's Wedding' and 'The Baggage…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-14 - 1916-08-14
Summary:

Tonight's Programme: Eclair presents 'The Evil Genius', London Film Ltd's 'Clancarty', 'In the Enemy's Lines', 'Panama Canal' (4th Series), 'The District Attorneys Burglar', 'Bloomer's Wedding' and 'The Baggage…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-14
Summary:

The management of the Po Hing Theatre has made arranged with Mr Chung Ling Soo and Company to appear at Kowloon for two nights. There will be two performances. Mr Soo opened at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night.

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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…

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-09 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

Come and see Constance Talmadge in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and Smiling Bill [sic] Parsons in 'Birds of a Feather' at the Coronet. July 9 & 10 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and 'Birds of a Feather.' Also Pathe's…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-12 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

At 7.30 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 3 and 4, 'The Fortunes of Fifi,' and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-25 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

Daily performances at 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Matinees on Sundays at 6 p.m. Change of programme every Tuesday and Friday. Prices of admission: At 5.30 p.m., Dress Circle 60 cents, Stalls 40 cents (Children, Sailors and Soldiers half price); At 7.15 p.m., Dress Circle 50 cents (Children, Sailors…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-04 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

Today, matinee 5.30 & at 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Let's Elope,' a Paramount picture. Performance by the famous Parisian Troupe, Majurel. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. July 6 Remarks: Tomorrow, the magnificent film,…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-07 - 1922-07-10
Summary:

Friday to Monday 5.30 & 9.15, Rubye De Remer in 'The Way Women Love.' No matinee of this picture on Sunday. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-11 - 1922-07-13
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday 5.30 & 9.15, Bryant Washburn in 'Putting It Over.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-14 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

Friday to Monday 5.30 & 9.15, Catherine Calvert in 'The Career of Katherine Bush,' a Paramount special. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-18 - 1922-07-20
Summary:

Tuesday, 18th to Thursday, 20th, 5.30 & 9.15, William S. Hart in 'Shark Monroe,' an Artcraft star attrction. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-21 - 1922-07-24
Summary:

Friday, 21st to Monday 24th, 5.30 & 9.15, Margerite [sic] Clark in 'Little Miss Hoover,' a Paramount picture. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-25 - 1922-07-27
Summary:

Tuesday, 25th to Thursday, 28th, 5.30 & 9.15, Ethel Clayton in 'Vicky Van' [sic]. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-28 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Friday, 28th to Monday 31st, Grace Darling in 'The Discarded Woman.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-03
Summary:

Tuesday 1st to Thursday 3rd, 5.30 and 9.15, Wallace Reid in 'The Roaring Road,' a Paramount picture. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.