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: 1905-05-27
Summary:

For stealing an ear-pick from a Chinese woman at the Ko Shing Theatre on Wednesday night, a Chinaman was sentenced to three weeks' hard labour by Mr. G.N. Orme, at the Magistracy on Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-13
Summary:

The manager of the Wo Ping Theatre was summoned at the Magistracy yesterday for allowing actors to sleep in the theatre. Mr. E. L. Agassiz, defending, said that since the last action taken against the theatre the management had secured accommodation for 52 persons.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-24
Summary:

Yeung Ko appeared on remand before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Magistracy yesterday afternoon on a charge of murdering Li Siu-fan, a comedian of the Chow Fung Nin theatrical company, at the Wo-Ping theatre on the night of the 16th. Details regarding the conversations of the case are listed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-25
Summary:

A big crowd gathered at the Magistracy, to see the trial of Yeung Ko on a charge of murdering Li Siu-fan, a clown of the Chow Fung Nin Theatrical Company at the Wo Ping Theatre. Conversations are listed in the article.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-26
Summary:

The trial of Yeung Ko on a charge of murdering Li Siu-fan, a clown of the Chow Fung Nin Theatrical Company at the Wo Ping Theatre continued.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-27
Summary:

At the Magistracy yesterday afternoon Mr. R. E. Lindsell committed Yeung Ko to the criminal sessions for trial on a charge of murdering Li Siu-fan, a clown of the Chow Fung Nin Theatrical Company at the Wo Ping Theatre

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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,…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-04 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

Friday 4th to Monday 7th, 5.30 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Knickerbocker Buckaroo.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. August 5 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-10
Summary:

Tuesday 8th to Thursday 10th, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'Boots,' a Paramount special. For Tuesday and Wednesday only, Mr. and Mrs. Aliseeff in classical dances. 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: 1922-08-11 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

Friday 11th to Monday 14th, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Enid Bennett in 'The Law of Men,' 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: 1922-08-18 - 1922-08-21
Summary:

Friday 18th to Monday 21st, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Ruby [sic] De Remer in 'Luxury.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. August 18-19 Remarks: 3 other ads on page 2, 4 and 7 per day.