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: 1921-08-18
Summary:

Li Siu-fan, a comedian of the Chow Fung Nin theatrical company, dies in the hospital. He was shot at the Wo Ping Theatre on Tuesday night.

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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: 1921-08-25
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: 1921-08-27
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-30
Summary:

The special sessions for the trial of Yeung Ko on a charge of having murdered Li Siu-fan, a clown of the Chow Fung Nin Theatrical Company at the Wo Ping Theatre, was formally opened yesterday and adjourned until the next Monday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-23
Summary:

The preliminary 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, commenced at the Magistracy yesterday afternoon. The article outlined the main conversations at the Magistracy in detail.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-17
Summary:

A big commotion was caused at the Wo-Ping Theatre (which has this week been transferred from the Hongkong Amusements Ltd. to a Chinese Company) last night, as the result of a shooting affray. One of the leading members of the Chow Fung Nin Theatrical Company, Li Siu-fan, was seriously injured.…

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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: 1921-09-15
Summary:

Accompanied by his wife, Yeung Ko, the accused man who was acquitted the murder of Li Siu Fan, left Hongkong for Macao by the steamer Chuen Chow. The victim of the murder was a comedian of the Chow Fung Nin theatrical company and was shot while performing at the Wo Ping Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-17
Summary:

New York, Jan 8 – The formation of two great development companies for China was announced last night by ex-premier Chow Tse-chi. He stated that the Universal Textile Company, capitalized at G.$9,000,000 and the Dragon Film Corporation G.$5,000,000 had been organized and incorporated in the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-16
Summary:

Hong Kong is promised a theatrical treat commencing on Saturday next, when 'The Cameos' will open a season of eight nights at the Victoria Theatre. The Company comprises nine star artists, and its members excel in burlesque and musical specialties. Its performances are said to be…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

Cantonese actor Sam Fung, who was considered a star some years ago has met his death at the hands of some bandits in the Shun Tak silk district.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-30
Summary:

Chu Chi-yak, a famous actor of the Wan Kau Lok Theatrical Company, was shot by several unknown assassins last Friday on the Tai Ping Maloo after playing in the Saikwan Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-24
Summary:

Wong Fung Shek came up for public examination at the bankruptcy court. He said that he put in $2,000 in the Salon-Cinema, but not as a partner. He also ran some cinematograph shows in Canton.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-09 - 1922-09-09
Summary:

This famous Shakespearean play will be performed by the Chung Tai Ping Theatrical Company at the Tai Ping Theatre on Sunday night the 10th instant.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-23 - 1925-03-31
Summary:

Starting Wednesday, March 25 at 9.15 p.m., Theatrical Enterprises present Madeline Rossiter and her new London company. Prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-06-09
Summary:

Re. Wong Fung Shek. Mr. F.X. Almada said he appeared for Mr. Otto Kong Sing. The debts amounted to $9,810.91 and the assets were $9,140, consisting of a set of cinematograph apparatus, furniture in the Salon-Cinematograph and a debt of about $700 due from the Hongkong Government. The application…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-29 - 1924-02-29
Summary:

One night only, Sunday, March 2nd at 9.15 p.m., farewell performance in the colony, R. B. Salisbury in conjunction with Theatrical Enterprises presents R. B. Salisbury Company, The Quaints, in their greatest of all comedies, Underground to Anywhere. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Prices…