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: 1918-09-27 - 1918-09-30
Summary:

27th, 28th, 29th and 30th September, 9.15 performance, screening 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 7 and 8. Also Animated Weekly No. 144 and various comedies. Today matinee, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Mystery Ship.'

2
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-12 - 1918-10-14
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 11 and 12. Also Animated Weekly No. 145 and various comedies. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 3 and 4. Manila string band in attendance.

3
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.

4
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.

5
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.

6
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-19 - 1918-11-21
Summary:

November 19, 20 and 21, 9.15 performance, showing 'Liberty,' 7th and 8th episodes and comics.

7
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-26 - 1918-11-28
Summary:

November 26, 27 and 28, 9.15 performance, showing 'Liberty,' 9th and 10th episodes, and comics.

8
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-03 - 1918-12-05
Summary:

December 3rd, 4th and 5th, showing 'Liberty' episodes 11 and 12 and comics.

9
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-17 - 1918-12-19
Summary:

December 17, 18 and 19, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing 13 and 14 episodes of 'Liberty' and comics.

10
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-24 - 1918-12-25
Summary:

Tonight, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing 15 and 16 episodes of 'Liberty' and comics.

11
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-31 - 1919-01-01
Summary:

Tonight, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing 'Liberty,' episodes 17 and 18, and comics.

12
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-07 - 1919-01-09
Summary:

Tonight, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing the last two episodes of 'Liberty,' episodes 19 and 20. Also comics.

13
Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09
Summary:

While two episodes of 'Liberty' will be shown at the Empire Theatre.

14
Headline: Eastern Theatre, Queen's Road East
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09 - 1920-04-10
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' episode 2, Luke comedies and the Tziganes, Russian gypsies in songs and dances.

15
Headline: Easter Theatre, Wanchai
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-12 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

7.30 and 9.30, 'The Red Glove' episodes 15 and 16. Also 'The Silent Mystery' episode 1 and Christie comedy.

16
Headline: The Easter Theatre, Wanchai
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-13 - 1920-07-16
Summary:

The Red Glove,' episodes 17 and 18. Also comedies.

17
Headline: The Easter Theatre, Wanchai
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

At 3, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 2 and 3, and comedies.

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Headline: During the Time That the Coronet Is Closed For Repairs
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

Patrons are requested to visit the Empire, late Woping (opposite Central Market), tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in Sir A. W. Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl.' Also, Humorist's Derby and Canton from the air. July 28 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The First National…

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Headline: The Empire Theatre: An Excellent Programme
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

The film version of Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl' will be seen at the Empire Theatre, starring Anita Stewart. An unusually British Gazette showing Wonderful Derby scenes, views from air, views of Canton will also be included. While tomorrow Mary Pickford, will be…