A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-11 - 1920-12-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., under the auspices of the Coronet, H. W. Ray presents Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.' Also Pathe Gazette and Rolin Comedy. String Band in attendance.

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Headline: Cinema Roughs
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-09
Summary:

On Saturday, a Chinese was charged at the Magistracy with assaulting one of the employees of the Tai Yat cinema at Yaumati. Mr. Ray, Manager of Hongkong Amusements Ld. said he had experienced great difficulty in checking the instruction of people without tickets in the Tai Yat Cinema.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-29 - 1921-06-29
Summary:

Jack Dempsey (the world's champion heavy weight boxer) in a Pathe serial, 'Daredevil Jack,' the principal attraction tonight at the Woping Theatre, which starts its career today as an up-to-date picture house under the management of H. W. Ray. The theatre is the largest in town--…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-09
Summary:

A season of laughter and mystery commences at the Woping Theatre on Friday night, when Chefalo and Palermo play their return engagement for six nights. Mr Ray is to be congratulated on securing these famous magicians for his newly acquired Wo Ping theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-09
Summary:

In taking over Woping Theatre, Mr. Ray, General Manager, Hongkong Amusements Ltd., announced that they are securing Chefalo and Palermo, the great magicians to perform for six nights.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-13
Summary:

The versatility of Chefalo and Palermo will be further exemplified when they play their return engagement at the Wo Ping Theatre. Mr Ray announces that he will present this gigantic illusion at quite moderate admission prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-18 - 1921-07-19
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15 & 7.15, episodes 6 of 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 5 & 6 of 'Daredevil Jack,' and Chefalo. The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: At 9.15, James…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-18 - 1921-07-19
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 6. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5 and 6. At 9.15 p.m., Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: at 9.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-18 - 1921-07-19
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 6, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5 and 6; at 9.15 p.m., Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: at 9.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-20 - 1921-07-20
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15 & 7.15, episodes 6 of 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 5 & 6 of 'Daredevil Jack,' and Chefalo. The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: At 9.15,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-20 - 1921-07-20
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 6. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5 and 6. At 9.15 p.m., Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: at 9.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-20 - 1921-07-20
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 6, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5 and 6, and at 9.15 p.m., Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: at 5.30…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-21 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, episodes 7 of 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 7 & 8 of 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: Thursday, Friday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-21 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 7. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 7 and 8. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: Thursday, Friday and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-21 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 7, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 7 and 8. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: Thursday, Friday and Saturday…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

From 9th to 12th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home.' At 7.15 p.m. and matinee Saturday at 2.30, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 3rd & 4th epis. Matinee at Sunday 6 p.m., 'The Man of Honour.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-13 - 1922-06-15
Summary:

13th-15th June, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in the sentimental Paramount production, 'String Beans.' The Three Darlingtons in a complete change of programme. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Wonder Man.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

Tuesday 27th to Thursday 29th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., F. Ray Comstock presents Thurlow Bergen in 'The Lottery Man.' Tuesday, 27th at 7.15 p.m., 'A Song of Sixpence.' Wednesday, 28th & Thursday, 29th at 7.15 p.m., 'The London Mystery,' 1st & 2nd…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-19 - 1922-09-21
Summary:

Today to Thursday 21st, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'Greased Lightning.' Watch for Friday's programme. 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: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-21
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Busher,' Comedy & Gazette. The Italian Grand Opera Company tomorrow, 'Carmen.' Booking at Moutrie's and at Theatre. December 20-21 Remarks: On page 4 and 7, others ads. On 'Carmen' only.