A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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121
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-18
Summary:

The youth who was charged with the unlawful possession of three $100 notes again appeared. The defendant stated he was employed at the Ko Shing Theatre.

122
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-24
Summary:

An old man, who was attending a performance at the Tai Ping Theatre on Tuesday, took off his mandarin jacket and put it on the next seat which was empty. When about to leave he put out his hand for the jacket, but it was gone.

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

The Wo Ping (Peace) Theatre, which is on the site of the old Empire Theatre opposite the Central Market, had its opening night on Monday, where it gave a free performance to a vast crowd of spectators.

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-06
Summary:

A cinema performance given at the Y.M.C.A. on Thursday evening attracted a number of boys outside the premises. As they refused to move, the Indian watchman caught one of them and struck him with a stick, and for this he was summed yesterday.

125
Headline: Police Court
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-19
Summary:

The manager of the Wo Ping Chinese Theatre was summoned yesterday for issuing indecent advertisements of pills for the cure of certain women's ailments. The summons was issued at the instigation of a district watchman who saw the advertisements. The defendant had intended to transfer the…

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-21
Summary:

Mr. N. L. Smith (Magistrate) yesterday discharged the manager of the Wo Ping Chinese Theatre who was charged with issuing indecent advertisements of pills for the cure of women's ailments, because defendant's solicitor proved that his client has leased the theatre to another man and…

127
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-12
Summary:

There is a belief amongst the police that hawkers who sell tickets for the Wo Ping Theatre are in league with pickpockets. It is said that whilst the theatre-goers were engaged in buying the tickets, the thieves operated upon them, and with some degree of success as has been evidenced by…

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-25
Summary:

Shortly after the commencement of the first performance at the Eastern Cinema on Monday evening an Indian constable was called to quell a disturbance created by a Chinese sapper who insisted on sitting in the second class with a third-class ticket. The row wound up in Police Court proceedings…

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-25 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Devil's Passkey.'

130
Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-25 - 1921-07-25
Summary:

What's in a name? Shakespeare might not have treated this question as lightly if he had lived in Hongkong! Anyway, Hongkong Amusements Ltd. beg to announce that during their tenancy, Woping Theatre, which they have rearranged, redecorated and refurnished will be known as the Empire.

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-25
Summary:

The Devil's Pass Key' being shown at the Empire Theatre (formerly known as the 'Wo Ping') and the performance takes place at 5:15 and 9:15p.m. Film synopsis included.

132
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-25 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

Patrons are requested to visit the Empire, late Woping (opposite Central Market), tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Devil's Passkey.'

133
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-26
Summary:

Mind the Paint Girl' will be seen at the Empire Theatre. Anita Stewart, who delighted Hongkong some few months ago in 'In Old Kentucky' is shown in two characters in the film. Film synopsis included.

134
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-27 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

The Devil's Passkey,' von Stroheim's new wonder picture. Illustration and plot included.

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in Sir A. W. Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl.'

136
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-28
Summary:

A First National attraction, Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's famous stage play, 'Mind the Paint Girl' with Anita Stewart. Illustration included.

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-28
Summary:

A programme is promised at The Empire, described by Hongkong Amusements Ltd., a local film made by Pathe's cameraman at the time of the inauguration of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, 'The Sleepy Head.' Other films include 'Mind the Paint Girl.' Anita Stewart, who pleased everybody…

138
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

Patrons are requested to visit the Empire, late Woping (opposite Central Market), tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in Sir A. W. Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl.' Also, Humorist's Derby and Canton from the air. July 28 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The First National…

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-29
Summary:

The most awe-inspiring scenery recorded by the motion picture camera is seen in 'Blind Husbands,' the Universal photodrama of the Tyrolean Alps which comes at the Empire Theatre. The photodrama stars Eric Stroheim [sic] in the role that by his part will add to the hatred aroused by his…

140
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

Coming, Monday 1st August, 'Blind Husbands.' Illustration included.