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: 1910-04-27
Summary:

The Empire Cinematograph theatre continues to draw good houses. Fekete gives a clever performance. The pictures are also good.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-06
Summary:

The Empire on Saturday was also crowded to its fullest extent, the Donnelly's, a decidedly clever troupe of artists, being the draw. The pictures were also excellent and some of them amusing. The place is sustaining its reputation, being the pioneer cinematograph and vaudeville show in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-16
Summary:

On Friday night there will be another change of programme in connection with the Empire Cinematograph Theatre when a beautiful film entitled 'Faust' will be exhibited for the first time in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-18
Summary:

Although but rarely privileged to see and hear any of the great Italian operas in Hongkong, the public have an opportunity of seeing an excellent representation of 'Faust' in the truly magnificent film which is being exhibited at the Empire Theatre. The film is of great length and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-18
Summary:

At the Empire tonight a film, no less than 2000 feet long, entitled 'Faust' will be exhibited and also at the matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-04-01
Summary:

The Empire will have a selection of new pictures for the matinees on Saturday and Sunday, which usually draw full houses, special rates for children being charged.