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: 1911-02-17
Summary:

A very nice set of pictures of the recent terrible catastrophe of the Taal volcano in the Philippine Islands are to be exhibited at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre tonight for the first time in Hongkong. Dennis Carney and Miss Dolly Swift continued their great performances.

102
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-17 - 1911-02-20
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight! Beautiful pictures of the Taal Volcano in the Philippines on January 30. New programme of pictures. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.

103
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-21 - 1911-02-22
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. The magnificent dramatic film 'Rigoletto.' Miss Dolly Swift and Mr Dennis Carnly. Coming: The Donnelly Trio in songs, dances and sketches. On Friday night, the grand film '…

104
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-23 - 1911-02-23
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. The magnificent dramatic film 'Rigoletto.' Performances by Miss Dolly Swift and Mr Dennis Carnly. Debut of the Donnelly Trio on Friday night. The inn (or…

105
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-24
Summary:

At the Empire Theatre tonight the Donnelly family make their debut when a large audience will no doubt give them a great reception. The great film 'The Inn' or 'The drink' is also to be exhibited.

106
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-24 - 1911-02-27
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight! Debut of the Donnelly Family. The inn (or the drink) after 'L'assomdir.' Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.

107
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-28
Summary:

The grand skating carnival in connection with the Victoria Skating Rink takes place tonight. Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors are giving no less than four valuable prizes for which the ladies have a chance of competing; While in Empire Theatre, a very fine and interesting film entitled…

108
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-28 - 1911-02-28
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Performances by Donnelly Family, Mr Dennis Carnly and Miss Dolly Swift. The grand and interesting film 'Scotland's Newspapers.' Matinees on…

109
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-01 - 1911-03-02
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Performances by Donnelly Family and Mr Dennis Carnly. The grand and interesting film 'Scotland's Newspapers.' The grand coloured film '…

110
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-03 - 1911-03-06
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Performances by Donnelly Family and Mr Dennis Carnly. The grand and interesting film 'Scotland's Newspapers.' The grand film 'The Centurion…

111
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-07 - 1911-03-09
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Grand change of programme tonight. The grand picture 'Eugenie Grandet' after a romance of H. Balzac. The interesting film, 'The Whole Process of…

112
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-10 - 1911-03-10
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Grand change of programme tonight. The grand picture, 'From Victoria to Brighton.' Also the coloured picture, 'Christmas in All Lands.'…

113
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-11 - 1911-03-15
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Performance by Kitty Donnelly. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.

114
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.

115
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-16 - 1911-03-20
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. For Friday and a few nights only, the grand dramatic and fantastic film, 2000 feet long, 'Faust.' Performances by The Donnellys, Kitty Donnelly and…

116
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…

117
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-21 - 1911-03-23
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. The grand dramatic film, 'Honour' tonight. Performances by The Donnellys and Kitty Donnelly.

118
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-24
Summary:

A very fine film entitled Athaliah, Queen of Judah, is to be shown at the Empire tonight for the first time. Synopsis included.

119
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-24 - 1911-03-27
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. A coloured art film 'Athaliah' tonight. Performances by The Donnellys and Kitty Donnelly.

120
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-28 - 1911-03-28
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Debut of Miss Irma Lepomme. The great historical 'Athaliah,' a coloured art film by Pathe Freres, 2000 feet. Last week, the performance of The Donnellys…