A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-05-03
Summary:

Mr Falanto, the great Italian baritone, still continues to delight large audiences at the Empire Theatre nightly where his splendid singing is greatly enjoyed. A fine collection of films is also being shown amongst them being the grand new dramatic coloured film entitled 'Pride' which…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-05 - 1911-09-05
Summary:

Saturday, 16th September, in aid of military charities. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-06 - 1911-10-06
Summary:

Boxing contest for the Middleweight Championship. Preliminaries of Terry Martin vs. Leon Pauley. Tomorrow, Saturday at 9 p.m. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-09 - 1911-10-09
Summary:

Saturday, 21st October, in aid of military charities. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-23 - 1911-12-02
Summary:

(Next to Skating Rink) Saturday, 2nd December, 1911. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and commencing at 9 p.m. Main events from 6 to 20 rounds. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's. Late trams are served.

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Headline: Palace Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-11 - 1912-05-11
Summary:

A grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 18th May, 1912, in aid of military charities. Commencing at 9:15 p.m. Price details included.

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Headline: Palace Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-14 - 1912-05-14
Summary:

A grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 18th May, 1912, in aid of military charities. Commencing at 9:15 p.m. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.

8
Headline: Palace Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-06-15 - 1912-06-21
Summary:

A grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 22nd June, 1912 at 9:15 p.m. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's & Co.

9
Headline: Palace Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-08-01 - 1912-08-09
Summary:

Grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 10h August, 1912 at 9:15 p.m., in aid of military charities. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's & Co.

10
Headline: Palace Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-09-14 - 1912-09-20
Summary:

The last grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 21st September, 1912 at 9:15 p.m., in aid of local and military charities. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's & Co.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-22
Summary:

The Empire Theatre and the Chinese tea-shops, ad joining (which before was a skating rink), are being pulled down. The lease of the land on which they stand expires at the end of this month.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-09 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

Come and see Constance Talmadge in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and Smiling Bill [sic] Parsons in 'Birds of a Feather' at the Coronet. July 9 & 10 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and 'Birds of a Feather.' Also Pathe's…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-06
Summary:

The proprietors of the World Theatre, which is now nearing completion next to Sincere's, have been very fortunate in securing from the local Government the site that previously housed the Imports and Exports Officer. Within three whole months a new kinema, which is much larger than Victoria…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-12 - 1921-07-14
Summary:

Thursday 14th, grand free opening day, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., an all-comedy programme will be introduced. See the 'Bonds of Love.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-12 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

The band of the 2nd Wilts. 9.15 p.m., Thursday 14th, by kind permission of Col. Wyndham and Officers.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-15 - 1921-07-18
Summary:

Moon Raiders' [sic] in 18 episodes, commencing at 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m. This Day, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. See the 'Bonds of Love.' Telephone No. 1337.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre announced that seats will be reserved for any who would like to visit the theatre on Monday. 'The Bonds of Love' will be the main attraction.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-19 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Theda Bara in 'The Devil's Daughter' in 5 parts. Also Pathe's News and Comedies. At 2.15, 5.15 and 7.15 p.m. only, The Great Bracken's in their sensational wire and wonderful juggling acts. Popular prices: 9.15 p.m., $1.00…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-22
Summary:

Friday 22nd to Monday 25th, 'The Great World Championship Fight,' and Comedies. Popular prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-23 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

Enormous success of the 'Dempsey Willard Fight' at the 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances. 7.15 p.m., Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th, The Men of the American Fleet will be entertained by the Government.