A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-12-21
Summary:

A report is to be submitted to the annual meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall. There is a detailed description of the theatre's building and some of the performances. For instance, during the twelve months from 1st July, 1897, to 30th June 1898, the theatre was…

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Headline: The Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-12
Summary:

We have been taken to task for our suggestions the other day in regard to the future of Hongkong's Theatre. It will be remembered we commented on the many deficiencies and manifest discomforts of the Theatre Royal, yet confessed that the trustees, who even now find the City Hall something…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-28 - 1913-04-30
Summary:

The first performance of the famous Edison Talking Pictures; the Kinetophone will be shown in Hongkong for a few days only; booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-17
Summary:

The pictures of the Antartic of Captain Scott will be given at the Theatre Royal. The picture starts with Capt Scott bidding last farewell and ended with the last scene revealing their camping place. An interesting incident in the showing of the pictures in Shanghai was that Surgeon Atkinson and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the management of the Coronet presents 'My Four Years in Germany,' the authorised film version of the astounding revelations of the Kaiser's plot for world conquest by Ambassador James W. Gerard. Special musical programme. Prices: dress circle, $3.00; stalls…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-18
Summary:

Programme of arrangements: gymkhana at Happy Valley, lecture at the Theatre Royal by Mlle H. Van Der Flier, illustrated with motion pictures taken at the various battlefronts, cabaret on the Murray Parade Ground, pansy day and Chinese theatrical performance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Programme of arrangements, including gymkhana, lecture, cabaret and Chinese theatrical performance. On Monday, 1st December at the Theatre Royal by Mlle H. Van Der Flier, illustrated with motion picture taken at the various battle fronts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-29
Summary:

Monday 1st, December, at the Theatre Royal at 9.15 p.m., lecture by Mlle H. Van Der Flier, illustrated with motion pictures. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-01 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

Tonight, Monday, 1st December, at the Theatre Royal at 9.15 p.m., Lecture by Mlle. H. Van der Flier. The lecture will be illustrated by moving pictures of intense interest. The photographs were taken from an aeroplane and German shells are plainly seen bursting over the town. Booking at Moutrie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-08
Summary:

It is understood that the site decided upon for the new Fire Station for Hongkong is the piece of ground opposite the Central Market, which is now occupied by the Wo Ping Theatre and other buildings. The plan of the P. W. D. is to erect a spacious building which will in addition furnish office…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-18 - 1921-04-18
Summary:

The H. B. Waring Company opens its season at the Theatre Royal tonight, when 'The Witness for the Defence' will be staged. The company, which arrived here by s. s. Nile, comes with a big reputation, and its visit is being keenly anticipated. Miss MacFarlane, the advance agent of the…

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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: 1921-06-29
Summary:

Hong Kong Amusements Ltd., operating the Coronet, Kowloon, Eastern and Tai Yat theatres, obtained the possession of the Woping Theatre, opposite the Central Market and hitherto devoted to Chinese plays, and will run it from today on as an up-to-date cinema. Today's programme, at the Woping…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-29
Summary:

The Wo Ping Theatre, opposite the Central Market, has been secured by Hongkong Amusement Ltd., as an addition to their already big list of cinemas. The place is being redecorated and reseated throughout. The first performance will take place on Friday and will include a film featuring Jack…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-01
Summary:

Kinema patrons are reminded that the first performance in the Wo Ping Theatre, which has been secured by Hongkong Amusements Ltd., as an addition to their already big list of cinemas will take place today and will include a film featuring Jack Dempsey, a Harold Lloyd Comedy and vaudeville act.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-02
Summary:

To attract attention to the opening of Wo Ping Theatre as a cinema yesterday, the people who disguised as 'Akut the Ape,' the second principal character in 'The Son of Tarzan,' being performed at the theatre. Wo Ping has a seating capacity for 2,000 persons. It is the coolest…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-04
Summary:

At the Coronet: Hongkong's favourite comedienne, Madge Kennedy is starring tonight in a sparkling Goldwyn comedy, 'Friend Husband.' At the Kowloon: Pathe presents H. B. Warner in the magnificent photodrama, 'Felix O'Day.' At the Woping Theatre: for the last time,…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-12
Summary:

Miss Palermo shares the honours with Chefalo as a star in the Chefalo and Palermo show, which returns to Hongkong on July 15 for a six nights' engagement at the Woping Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

The Hongkong Amusements Limited are to be congratulated on their enterprise in connection with the newly acquired Wo Ping Cinema. The engagement for a short season of the famous magicians, Chefalo and Palermo, has done much to make known this new venture.