A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-22 - 1916-08-23
Summary:

The Black Box,' 3rd episode of the great mystery serial; 'The Pocket Wireless' in 2 parts; 'The Life of Georges Carpentier' in 3 parts, a sporting drama featuring Georges Carpentier, the great french boxer, and showing all his big fights, training, etc.; 'Italian…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-22 - 1916-08-24
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) 'The Pocket Wireless' in 2 parts and 'The Black Box' (by Universal) are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. A drama in 3 parts, 'The Life of Georgi Carpentier' [sic],…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-09 - 1920-12-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Man of Might' episodes 1, 2 and 3. At 9.15 p.m., (under Coronet management) Goldwyn presents Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Also Lloyd comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-10 - 1920-12-11
Summary:

December 10th and 11th at 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Man of Might' episodes 4, 5 and 6. At 9.15 p.m., (under Coronet management) Goldwyn presents Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Also Lloyd comedy and British Gazette.

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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…

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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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Headline: The Wo Ping
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-02 - 1921-07-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, first 2 episodes of 'The Son of Tarzan' and Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy, 'Captain Kidd's Kids.'

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Headline: The Woping
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-02 - 1921-07-04
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., first two episodes of 'The Son of Tarzan.' Also Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy, 'Captain Kidd's Kids.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

The Devil's Pass Key' is the current attraction at the Wo Ping Theatre. Starring Una Trevelyn, Maud [sic] George, Mae Busch, Samuel de Grasse and Clyde Fillimore [sic]. Music was supplied by Coronet Orchestra. A fine tropical gazette showing the Australian cricketers at play, the…