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: 1913-09-18
Summary:

The feature of the Empire is Verto, the well-known conjurer and illusionist, who is delighting audiences. Verto appears twice nightly and is assisted by La Belle Verto. The interludes are occupied with a nice selection of sensational and comic photo films, and the whole makes a well-rounded…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-20 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

Performance from Conjurer Verto, the Illusionist; Screening of 'Sign of the Cross' (2,000 ft) played by late Mr. Wilson Barrett and 'The Kelly Gang' (in 2 parts, 4,000 ft)

3
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-20
Summary:

Verto, the clever illusionist and conjurer, appears tonight at the Empire Theatre,and will close his successful engagement tomorrow. The programme this week is the most interesting one and includes a 2,000 ft. film. The Sign of the Cross, as played by Wilson Barrett. Another feature picture is…

4
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-09 - 1918-09-10
Summary:

9th and 10th September, tonight 9.15 performance, screening 'A Soul Enslaved' in 7 parts, and comics. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class, 30 cents; second-class, 20 cents.

5
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-11 - 1918-09-12
Summary:

11th and 12th September, 9.15 performance, showing 'Little Brother of the Rich' in 7 parts, and comics. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class, 30 cents; second-class, 20 cents.

6
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-13 - 1918-09-16
Summary:

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th September, 9.15 performance, showing 'The Mystery Ship,' the Universal serial extraordinary and interesting comics. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class, 30 cents; second-class, 20 cents.

7
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.

8
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-24 - 1918-09-26
Summary:

September 24th, 25th and 26th, 9.15 performance, screening 'The Silent Command' in 5 parts. Also 'The Disputed Claim,' drama, and various comics. Full orchestra in attendance.

9
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-01 - 1918-10-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd October, 9.15 performance, the distinguished Universal favourite Hobart Bosworth in that dramatic masterpiece, 'Colorado,' by the eminent dramatist, Augustus Thomas, author of 'In Mizzoura,' 'The Embassy Ball,' 'Arizona,' 'The Meddler…

10
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-08 - 1918-10-11
Summary:

October 8th, 9th and 10th, 9.15 performance, screening 'Father and the Boys' in 7 parts, and various comics.

11
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.

12
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-22 - 1918-10-25
Summary:

October 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 9.15 performance, 'Thrown to the Lions,' a human-interest drama complete in 7 parts. 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.

13
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-26 - 1918-10-28
Summary:

October 26th, 27th and 28th, 9.15 performance, 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 15 and 16, 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.

14
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.

15
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-01 - 1918-11-04
Summary:

November 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 9.15 performance, showing the last two episodes, 'The Mystery Ship,' episodes 17 and 18. Also Animated Weekly No. 146a and various comics.

16
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.

17
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-08 - 1918-11-09
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, showing two exclusive dramas: 'The Law of the Range' in 4 parts and 'A Daughter of the Jungles' in 3 parts. And comics.

18
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.

19
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.

20
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.