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.

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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.

4
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: 1922-12-22 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., 'Enlighten Thy Daughter,' Comedy and Gazette. Watch out special X'mas programmes. 27th/29th, Chefalo and Palermo. December 22 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' only.…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-26 - 1922-12-26
Summary:

Today 26th at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Thomas Meighan in 'The Prince Chap,' Comedy and Gazette. Watch out special X'mas programmes. 27th/29th, Chefalo and Palermo. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-27 - 1922-12-28
Summary:

Short season only, 3 nights at 9.15 p.m., from 27th to 29th Dec. Chefalo & Palermo in novelty acts. Booking at Moutrie's. Photo included.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-27 - 1922-12-30
Summary:

Today at 5.30 matinee (only), 'Women's Weapons.' At 9.15 p.m., the mighty monarchs of mystery, 'Chefalo & Palermo.' Bookings at Moutrie's and at Theatre.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-02 - 1923-01-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., last screening of Miss DuPont in 'The Rage of Paris,' Comedy & Gazette.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'L'Apache,' Comedy & Gazette. January 3 Remarks: On page 2, another ad. on 'L'Apache' only. Illustration included. January 6 Remarks: Tomorrow (Sun.) at 6 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Storm.'

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., House Peters in 'The Storm.' January 9 Remarks: Tomorrow, debut of Mdlle Toska in classical dances.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., special engagement of Mlle. Toska in classical dances. At 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'Square Deal Sanderson.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

Today, matinee at 5.30 p.m., and tonight at 9 p.m., the film of the season, 'Foolish Wives.' January 16 Remarks: Photo included. January 18 Remarks: special engagement of s.s. Laconia, London orchestra, will play tonight. January 19 Remarks: It's a Universal million dollar…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-24
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'His Official Fiancee,' Comedy & Gazette.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-25 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Counterfeit,' Comedy & Gazette. January 27 Remarks: Tomorrow (Sun.) at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Innocent Adventuress.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-29 - 1923-01-30
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'The Innocent Adventuress,' Comedy & Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-31 - 1923-02-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., 'The Teeth of the Tiger,' 'An Arsene Lupin Story' [sic], Comedy & Gazette.