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: 1918-10-15 - 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.

5
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.

6
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).

7
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…

8
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.…

9
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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-25
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre announces a special matinee this afternoon when the theatre will be thrown open to all children and many toys and sweets distributed. Selected pictures will be screened and the orchestra will play special X'mas music.