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: 1921-08-24
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: 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: 1921-09-06
Summary:

The Supreme Court was packed with Chinese yesterday, when Yeung Ko was brought before Mr. Justice Gompertz at a special Criminal Sessions to answer to a charge of murdering an actor named Li Siu-fan at the Woping Theatre on August 16th.

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

The trail of Yeung Ko on a charge of murdering an actor named Li Siu-fan at the Woping Theatre was continued.

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

The trail of Yeung Ko on a charge of murdering an actor named Li Siu-fan at the Woping Theatre was continued.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-10
Summary:

The trial of Yeung Ko on a charge of murdering an actor named Li Siu-fan at the Woping Theatre was continued.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-13
Summary:

The trail of Yeung Ko on a charge of murdering an actor named Li Siu-fan at the Woping Theatre was continued.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-14
Summary:

The trail of Yeung Ko on a charge of murdering an actor named Li Siu-fan at the Woping Theatre was continued.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

England's greatest actor, Matheson Lang as Wu Li Chang in 'Mr. Wu.' Tonight at 9 p.m., tomorrow at 6 & 9 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-21
Summary:

At the Kowloon Theatre, Matheson Lang is appearing in the title role of the famous Mr. Wu Li-chang. This picture is a revelation. Film synopsis included.

35
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22
Summary:

Some enterprising Hongkong Chinese, headed by Messrs. Lai Man Wai, Loh Wing Chong, Luk Shing Pak, Taam [sic] Pak Lieh, and others, have completed plans for the promotion of a film manufacturing company to stage Chinese plays and take educational and other films for exhibition.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-01
Summary:

It is learnt that two thousand motion picture theatres located throughout China within the next three years is part of the programme of the Peacock Film Corporation, the syndicate formed by Mr. J. A. Thomas and his associates. This undertaking has at its back the du Pont, Brady and Duke…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The hero of George Barr McCutcheon's romantic novel, 'The Prisoner,' formerly titled 'Castle Craneycrow,' felt about as much for the girl's new solitaire as the prizefight manager in H. C. Witwer's 'The Leather Pushers,' who regarded engagement…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

With the opening of the Queen's Theatre, Hongkong at last has a theatre in keeping with her progress in other directions. In decoration, ventilation, lighting and general cosiness, this new hall on Queen's Road is far ahead of anything the Colony has of the same nature. The balcony and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-03
Summary:

Chinese Theatres – More places for amusement are now available for the Chinese in the Colony. The Chinese theatres which had suspended business for nearly a month are gradually re-opening. The Tai Ping Theatre is giving moving picture shows every night, and the Li Yuen Lok theatrical company, to…