A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Empire' Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-03 - 1911-01-04
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight! Debut of Miss Dolly Swift. Debut of Miss Queenie Laurance, an eminent English artiste. Miss Sadie Melrose, Miss Pearl Lovell and Mr Frank King. The grand film 'Macbeth.'…

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Headline: Empire Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-02
Summary:

The Empire Cinematograph Theatre was well filled last night. The moving pictures thrown on the screen were both instructive and amusing, including a historical film and comic films. Performance by Miss Dolly Swift and Mr. Denis Carney.

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Headline: Empire' Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-07 - 1911-04-10
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Grand success of Miss Irma de Lepomme. Performance of the comedian, Frank Foster. The new interesting film, 'Daily Life of the Human Ape on board of the U.S.…

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Headline: Empire' Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-11 - 1911-04-15
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. 'The Life and Passion of Christ' on Wednesday and Thursday. Magnificent films during Easter holidays. No performances on Good Friday.