Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.

Date | 1991.8.24 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Causeway Bay/(Street)/Lee Theatre |
people | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date | 1991.8.24 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Causeway Bay/(Street)/Lee Theatre |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date | 1991.8.24 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Causeway Bay/(Street)/Lee Theatre |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date | 1991.8.24 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Causeway Bay/(Street)/Lee Theatre |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date | 1991.8.24 |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date | 1991.8.24 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Causeway Bay/(Street)/Lee Theatre |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date | 1991.8.24 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Causeway Bay/(Street)/Lee Theatre |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date of Death | 1991.8.24 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Causeway Bay/(Street)/Lee Theatre |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date | 1991.8.24 |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date | 1991.8.24 |
Material Type | Image |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Causeway Bay/(Street)/Lee Theatre |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date | 1991.8.24 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Causeway Bay/(Street)/Lee Theatre |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date | 1991.8.24 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Causeway Bay/(Street)/Lee Theatre |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date | 1991.8.24 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Causeway Bay/(Street)/Lee Theatre |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date | 1991.8.24 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Causeway Bay/(Street)/Lee Theatre |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date | 1991.8.24 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Causeway Bay/(Street)/Lee Theatre |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date | 1991.8.24 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Causeway Bay/(Street)/Lee Theatre |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date | 1991.8.24 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Causeway Bay/(Street)/Lee Theatre |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
Lee Theatre, Causeway Bay
The Lee Theatre was built by the Lee clan in 1925. It was the first theatre that had a revolving stage in Hong Kong at that time. The Theatre was built for live performances and movies. There were three levels of seating for the audience. The ground floor had a winding corridor with boxes. There were altogether 1,267 seats in the theatre. The ceiling was of a French style. It had a round arch with a colourful dragon painted on it, giving the audience a feeling of elegance and a taste of antiquity. This was also the first theatre that was air-conditioned. Unfortunately, it was demolished in August, 1991.
Date | 1991.8.24 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Causeway Bay/(Street)/Lee Theatre |
People | Kong Kai Ming |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Sketches by Kong Kai-ming |
Source | Kong, Kai Ming. Landmarks of Hong Kong: Further Artistic Impression. (Hong Kong: The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, 1994), p.142 |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use is given by Kong Kai Ming |
Accession No. | LA005-295 |
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