A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-20 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

Performance from Conjurer Verto, the Illusionist; Screening of 'Sign of the Cross' (2,000 ft) played by late Mr. Wilson Barrett and 'The Kelly Gang' (in 2 parts, 4,000 ft)

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-20
Summary:

Verto, the clever illusionist and conjurer, appears tonight at the Empire Theatre,and will close his successful engagement tomorrow. The programme this week is the most interesting one and includes a 2,000 ft. film. The Sign of the Cross, as played by Wilson Barrett. Another feature picture is…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-20 - 1918-04-23
Summary:

20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd April, showing 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Red Ace.' Also Gaumont graphic and comics. Wednesday, 24th April, see another Broadway Universal feature, 'My Old Dutch' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-24 - 1918-04-26
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'My Old Dutch,' a dramatic Broadway feature in 7 parts. Also comics. Please note: owing to the uncertain arrival of steamers from New York, the next episodes of the 'Red Ace' will be discontinued until further notice.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-26
Summary:

In 'My Old Dutch' patrons of the Hongkong Theatre have an artistic treat. The Picture visualises the pathos and quiet humour of the old time favourite. It's filmed on Albert Chevalier's famous song.

6
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.

7
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.

8
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.

9
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-22 - 1918-11-22
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, showing a great Broadway Universal drama in 7 parts, 'The Man Inside' and comics. Sunday, November 24th, showing 'My Old Dutch' in 5 parts.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-23 - 1918-11-25
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, showing 'My Old Dutch,' a drama in 5 parts. Also 'Take My Picture,' Charlie Chaplin and Comics.

11
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).

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-07 - 1919-05-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th May, showing 'The Man of Shame,' photodrama in 5 parts, from the famous French novel 'Roger La Honte,' featuring Mr. Wilton Lackaye and Miss Rosemary Theby. Including Gazette and comics. Saturday 10th, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-07
Summary:

A new programme is announced for tonight at the Hongkong Theatre, which will include the magnificent drama 'The Man of Shame,' from the famous French novel Roger la Honte. The leading artists are Wilton Lacaye [sic] and Miss Rosemary Theby. Charlie Chaplin will be on the screen soon.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-09
Summary:

The sensational French drama 'The man of shame' featuring White Lecdy and Rosemary Theby, will be its last show in the Hongkong Theatre. Charlie Chaplin pictures will be screened at night, the 'Hungry Heart' will be repeated by request, and also comic pictures.