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: 1918-11-15 - 1918-11-16
Summary:

November 15th and 16th, 9.15 performance, showing 'The Garden of Lies,' a gripping dramatic novelty, complete story in 6-parts and comics. Sunday next, 'The Primrose Path' in 7 parts.

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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.

3
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).

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-25 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Devil's Passkey.'

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-25
Summary:

The Devil's Pass Key' being shown at the Empire Theatre (formerly known as the 'Wo Ping') and the performance takes place at 5:15 and 9:15p.m. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-27 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

The Devil's Passkey,' von Stroheim's new wonder picture. Illustration and plot included.

7
Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-05 - 1921-08-05
Summary:

Blind Husbands' is having its last performances tonight. Kowloon theatregoers are informed that this picture will not be shown at Kowloon. Many patrons missed 'The Devil's Passkey.' Do not miss this one too.

8
Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-06 - 1921-08-09
Summary:

Today till Tuesday, another British comedy, Hepworth presents 'Once Aboard the Lugger' in 6 parts.

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Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-06 - 1921-08-06
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15, see Hepworth's all British comedy, 'Once Aboard the Lugger,' 6,000 feet of laughable comedy set in the loveliest part of rural England. You enjoyed 'Alf's Button'; you will be equally pleased with 'Once Aboard the Lugger.…

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

In 'Once Aboard The Lugger,' Eileen Dennes gives us a character as Mary, while Evan Thomas contributes to the part of George. The other cast included Gwynne Herbert and John MacAndrews. Film synopsis included.