A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-12 - 1913-09-12
Summary:

photoplays and pictures sensational and comical; Performance from Conjurer Verto, the Illusionist; Price details included

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-13 - 1913-09-16
Summary:

Photoplays and pictures sensational and comical for 4 days only; Performance from Conjurer Verto, the Illusionist; Price details included

3
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.

4
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.

5
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.

6
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-16
Summary:

Last night screening of 'The White Scar' and 'The Man of Shame' is expected to screen soon.

7
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 11 and 12. Also 'The Two Trunks,' another comic picture, and Annals of the War No. 4 (interesting events of the European war).

8
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-18 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

Canyon Pictures presents Franklyn Farnum with Mary Anderson in Colonel Wm. N. Selig's super serial, 'Vanishing Trails' in 15 episodes. Various episodes of the above super serial will be screened at every Thursday's matinee at 5.15 p.m. This afternoon, the 18th inst., at 5.15…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Friday, 18th to Monday, 22nd August at 9.15 p.m., Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young (the queen of the screen) in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees 5.15 p.m., Friday and Saturday (18th and 19th), 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in 'The Vanishing Dagger.…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-22 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Friday, 18th to Monday, 22nd August, at 9.15 p.m., Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young (the queen of the screen) in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Today's matinees: 5.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The Vanishing Trails' 1st and 2nd episodes. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 1st, 2nd and…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Tuesday, 23rd to Thursday, 25th August, at 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Hired Man,' a Paramount star attraction in 5 acts. Also Paramount screen magazine and Mack Sennett comedies. Matinees at 5.15 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday (23rd and 24th), 'Eyes of Youth.' Thursday, 25th…

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-30 - 1921-09-01
Summary:

Tuesday, 30th August to Thursday, 1st September, 9.15 p.m., final shows of the world's champion fight, 'Dempsey vs. Carpentier.' Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Matinees at 5.15 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, 'Dempsey vs. Carpentier' fight; Thursday, 'Vanishing…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-03
Summary:

Friday, 2nd to Monday, 5th September at 9.15 p.m., Zane Grey's most powerful picture, 'Desert Gold' in 7 parts, starring E. K. Lincoln. Matinee programmes: Friday, 2nd and Saturday, 3rd, at 5.15 p.m., 'Dempsey vs. Carpentier' and 'Woman and the Law'; Friday,…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-05 - 1921-09-05
Summary:

Friday, 2nd to Monday, 5th September at 9.15 p.m., Zane Grey's most powerful picture, 'Desert Gold' in 7 parts, starring E. K. Lincoln. Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Vanishing Dagger' 5th and 6th episodes; 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails' 6th…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th September at 9.15 p.m., Triangle Film Corp. presents Margaret [sic] Blanche in 'A Place in the Sun.' Also Pathe's News and Comedies. Matinee programmes: Tuesday and Wednesday, 'Desert Gold'; Thursday at 5.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails…

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

Saturday, 10th to Monday, 12th September at 9.15 p.m., Augustus Thomas' famous American success, 'As a Man Thinks' starring Leah Baird. Matinee programmes: Friday, 9th and Sunday, 11th at 5.15 p.m., 'A Place in the Sun'; Saturday 10th at 5.15 p.m., 'To Honor and…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-10 - 1921-09-12
Summary:

Saturday, 10th to Monday, 12th September at 9.15 p.m., Augustus Thomas' famous American success, 'As a Man Thinks' starring Leah Baird. Matinee programmes: Friday, 9th and Sunday, 11th at 5.15 p.m., 'A Place in the Sun'; Saturday 10th at 5.15 p.m., 'To Honor and…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Ruffells' presents 'The Great Game,' a most wonderful drama in 6 parts featuring Bombardier Wells and an all-star cast. Also Pathe's latest news and comedies. Matinee programme: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing…

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-19 - 1921-09-19
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., a grand variety concert in honour of the visit of the Interport Lawn Bowlers from Shanghai. A great programme organized by Mr. A. B. Allan. Local talent, good artists. Admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-23 - 1921-09-26
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe special feature, Emmy Wehlen in 'Lifting Shadows.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Monday, 'The Great Game' featuring Bombardier Wells; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails' 12th and 13th episodes. Usual prices.…