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: 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
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.

5
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.…

6
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.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-02
Summary:

Wednesday and Thursday, two days only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Ethel Clayton in 'Pettigrew's Girl.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Friday 3rd for one day only, by special request of our patrons, 'Why Change Your Wife.'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-14 - 1922-11-16
Summary:

Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'The Third Kiss,' a Paramount Artcraft special. Also Comedy and Gazette.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-17 - 1922-11-17
Summary:

Friday 17th to Monday 20th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in the powerful Paramount drama, 'The Avalanche.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-23 - 1922-11-23
Summary:

Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. present Tora Teya in 'Bonds that Chafe.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-24 - 1922-11-25
Summary:

Friday 24th to Monday 27th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Marguerite Clark in 'Luck in Pawn,' an Artcraft comedy drama. Also Comedy and Gazette. Saturday at 2.30 p.m., 7 and 8 episodes of the new serial 'Woman in Grey.'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-27 - 1922-11-27
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Marguerite Clark in 'Luck in Pawn,' an Artcraft comedy drama. Also Comedy and Gazette. 7.15 p.m., war scenes in Philippine Islands.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-28 - 1922-11-30
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Swedish Biograph Co. presents Lars Hanson and Karin Molander in 'Chains.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-04
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the great star Dorothy Dalton in 'Market of Souls,' 6 parts, sensational Artcraft drama. Also Comedy and Gazette.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-05 - 1922-12-07
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Love Burglar.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-08 - 1922-12-11
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., William S. Hart in the sensational drama of the west, 'Wagon Tracks.' Italian opera, open on 13th inst. Also Comedy and Gazette.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Today (Tuesday) 12th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. presents 'Sunshine and Shadow.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Italian Opera: opens tomorrow. Wednesday at 9.15 p.m. with 'La Boheme.'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m. only, the Swedish Biograph Co. presents 'Sunshine and Shadow.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Italian Opera: opens tomorrow. Wednesday at 9.15 p.m. with 'Rigolette.'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-20
Summary:

Today 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Busher.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Watch for our Xmas programmes.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., the powerful drama, 'Enlighten Thy Daughter.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Watch our special Xmas programmes. 27th to 29th, return visit of the Powder Puffs.