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: 1922-10-25
Summary:

The fact that this is Mei Lan-fang's first visit to Hongkong and his great reputation were undoubtedly responsible for the large audience at the Tai Ping Theatre last night, when the famous actor and his troupe opened a short season here. Details are included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-09
Summary:

Mei Lan-fang and his company have decided to extend their season by fifteen days, making their stay at the Tai Ping Theatre one month. Last night the programme included 'Shin-nui-san-fa,' which was a special play staged for the entertainment for His Excellency the Acting Governor (the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-30
Summary:

Rowdy characters who endeavoured to go into the Kau U Fong Theatre yesterday without tickets resisted efforts made by the management to eject them and a fight occurred which necessitated the appearance of the police on the scene. Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

A number of Chinese trying to get into the Kau U Fong Theatre on Tuesday night without payment, a serious disturbance resulted. Central received a telephone call for help and a squad of police was dispatched to the scene. The trouble was soon quelled and three Chinese arrested.

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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…