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.

2
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.

3
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.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-05-27
Summary:

Report from 'Shanghai Mercury' – Great excitement was caused in the Apollo Theatre, Shanghai, on the night of May 20 when one of the patrons discovered a large water snake, which was proved to be harmless and was removed.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-03
Summary:

So successful has been the exhibition of the film 'Les Miserables' at the Apollo Theatre, Shanghai, and so great the demand for seats, that the management decided to continue the same programme for 3 nights. We understand this magnificent film will be shown in Hongkong at an early date…

6
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.

7
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…

8
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…

9
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.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-11
Summary:

Arising out of a disturbance at the Po Hing Theatre, Yaumati, on Monday night, a Sanitary Board coolie was charged at the Magistracy yesterday with disorderly conduct. At last, the Magistrate, Mr. R. E. Lindsell, warned the man to be careful in future.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-13
Summary:

A Chinese hawker with a name which means 'Big Dog' was knocked down by motor-bus No. 945 near Po Hing theatre at Yaumati yesterday.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

For assaulting a cushion money collector at the 'Po Hing' Theatre at Yaumati last night and failing to pay his cushion money a Chinese man, in the employ of the Yan Cheong shop, was fined $25 or one month's hard labour at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-27
Summary:

Extraordinary scenes of enthusiasm marked the showing of the film 'The Past Glories of Russia,' at the Apollo in Shanghai. The pictures of the late Tsar and the Grand Duke Nicholas were vociferously cheered, the audiences rising at various times either when the National Anthem was…