A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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1001
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-24
Summary:

Moving picture illustrating the plague of 1921 will be shown during the lecture at the Hongkong University. The topic 'The Manchurian Plague,' will be given by Dr. Wu Lien-teh, the Director of the Manchurian Plague Prevention Service.

1002
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-06
Summary:

The proprietor of the Ko Shing Theatre was fined $25 by Mr. E. W. Hamilton yesterday for allowing the gangways of the theatre to be obstructed by members of the audience. In particular, Lance Sergeant Hallam stated that he found the gangways on both sides blocked by sixty to seventy people.

1003
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

A representative of the Ko Shing Theatre was fined $100 by Mr. R. E. Lindsell yesterday for overcrowding the theatre on the night of March 31st. It was stated by Inspector Kent that the gangways in the theatre were blocked by about three hundred people and were absolutely impassable.

1004
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-01
Summary:

Dr. Wu Lien-teh is to read a paper on 'Modern Health Problems' at the University this evening under the auspices of the University Medical Society. There will be illustrations by cinematograph films.

1005
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-03
Summary:

Chinese Theatres – More places for amusement are now available for the Chinese in the Colony. The Chinese theatres which had suspended business for nearly a month are gradually re-opening. The Tai Ping Theatre is giving moving picture shows every night, and the Li Yuen Lok theatrical company, to…