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: 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.

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-13
Summary:

A very select programme of films was exhibited at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Sunday night and was thoroughly enjoy by the large attendance. In addition to the splendid film 'Massilina' there was a grand comic film 'How Max Linder travelled around the world' which…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-15 - 1911-02-15
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). The magnificent pictures in colour 'Flirt.' The comic picture 'How Max Linder travelled round the world.' The dramatic film 'Inez de Castro' [sic]. The high-class dramatic film '…

4
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-18
Summary:

The feature of the Empire is Verto, the well-known conjurer and illusionist, who is delighting audiences. Verto appears twice nightly and is assisted by La Belle Verto. The interludes are occupied with a nice selection of sensational and comic photo films, and the whole makes a well-rounded…

5
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-09 - 1918-09-10
Summary:

9th and 10th September, tonight 9.15 performance, screening 'A Soul Enslaved' in 7 parts, and comics. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class, 30 cents; second-class, 20 cents.

6
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-11 - 1918-09-12
Summary:

11th and 12th September, 9.15 performance, showing 'Little Brother of the Rich' in 7 parts, and comics. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class, 30 cents; second-class, 20 cents.

7
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-13 - 1918-09-16
Summary:

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th September, 9.15 performance, showing 'The Mystery Ship,' the Universal serial extraordinary and interesting comics. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class, 30 cents; second-class, 20 cents.

8
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-17 - 1918-09-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th September, showing 'The Man of Shame' in 7 parts, never shown in Hongkong, and various comics. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class, 30 cents; second-class, 20 cents.

9
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-24 - 1918-09-26
Summary:

September 24th, 25th and 26th, 9.15 performance, screening 'The Silent Command' in 5 parts. Also 'The Disputed Claim,' drama, and various comics. Full orchestra in attendance.

10
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-01 - 1918-10-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd October, 9.15 performance, the distinguished Universal favourite Hobart Bosworth in that dramatic masterpiece, 'Colorado,' by the eminent dramatist, Augustus Thomas, author of 'In Mizzoura,' 'The Embassy Ball,' 'Arizona,' 'The Meddler…

11
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-08 - 1918-10-11
Summary:

October 8th, 9th and 10th, 9.15 performance, screening 'Father and the Boys' in 7 parts, and various comics.

12
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-15 - 1918-10-17
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, showing 'The White Scar' in 7 parts and comics. Thursday, next matinee, by special request, 'The Man of Shame' in 7 parts.

13
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-22 - 1918-10-25
Summary:

October 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 9.15 performance, 'Thrown to the Lions,' a human-interest drama complete in 7 parts. And various comics. There will be a special matinee on Friday, 1st November on behalf of Portuguese Red Cross Society at 5.15 p.m.

14
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-26 - 1918-10-28
Summary:

October 26th, 27th and 28th, 9.15 performance, 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 15 and 16, and various comics. There will be a special matinee on Friday, 1st November on behalf of Portuguese Red Cross Society at 5.15 p.m.

15
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-29 - 1918-10-31
Summary:

Tonight, showing 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Liberty' and various comics. There will be a special matinee on Friday, 1st November on behalf of Portuguese Red Cross Society at 5.15 p.m.

16
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-01 - 1918-11-04
Summary:

November 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 9.15 performance, showing the last two episodes, 'The Mystery Ship,' episodes 17 and 18. Also Animated Weekly No. 146a and various comics.

17
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-05 - 1918-11-07
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Liberty' and various comics.

18
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-08 - 1918-11-09
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, showing two exclusive dramas: 'The Law of the Range' in 4 parts and 'A Daughter of the Jungles' in 3 parts. And comics.

19
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-12 - 1918-11-14
Summary:

November 12th, 13th and 14th, 9.15 performance, showing 5th and 6th episodes of 'Liberty' and various comics.

20
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-18 - 1918-11-18
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, showing a thrilling and interesting Broadway drama, 'The Primrose Path' in 7 parts and comics.