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…

2
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.

3
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.

4
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.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-25 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

Patrons are requested to visit the Empire, late Woping (opposite Central Market), tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Devil's Passkey.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-26
Summary:

Mind the Paint Girl' will be seen at the Empire Theatre. Anita Stewart, who delighted Hongkong some few months ago in 'In Old Kentucky' is shown in two characters in the film. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

Patrons are requested to visit the Empire, late Woping (opposite Central Market), tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in Sir A. W. Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl.' Also, Humorist's Derby and Canton from the air. July 28 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The First National…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

The film version of Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl' will be seen at the Empire Theatre, starring Anita Stewart. An unusually British Gazette showing Wonderful Derby scenes, views from air, views of Canton will also be included. While tomorrow Mary Pickford, will be…

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-01 - 1921-08-05
Summary:

Patrons are requested to visit the Empire, late Woping (opposite Central Market), today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Blind Husbands.' At 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episode 10. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episode 11 and 'Bumping Into Broadway.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-04
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph display specially arranged for children, at the Helena May Institute on Monday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-20
Summary:

Following the success of the kinema show arranged by Mrs. Severn and Mrs. Pollack for the children of Helena May Institute members and their friends, the management of Kowloon Theatre announces that it will give a special matinee for children every Monday afternoon. This afternoon will see…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Performance at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, December 1st at 5:30 p.m., which has been specially arranged for the children of members of the Institute and their friends.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-01 - 1923-03-01
Summary:

There will be no cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, March 2nd, as previously arranged.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-22 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display at the Helena May Institute tomorrow afternoon, Friday, 23rd March at 5.30 p.m., Members of the Institute, their children and friends may attend. A charge of 50 cents will be made for admission.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-25
Summary:

Admission 50 cents; family ticket for 4 people $1.50.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-01 - 1923-11-01
Summary:

Tickets 50 cents each, a family ticket for 4 people $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-07 - 1924-02-28
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph show for children at the Helena May Institute on Friday, the 8th inst. At 5.30. The Machine has been kindly lent by Pathe Orient.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-06 - 1924-03-06
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute on Friday, March 7 at 5.30. Pathe university machines will be used.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Moving pictures of Hongkong, taken for the British Empire Exhibition, will be exhibited at the Helena May Institute on Monday, May 5 at 9.15 p.m., Tuesday, May 7 at 9.15 p.m., Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9 at 5.30 p.m., Adults $1.00; children 50 cents. Pay at the door.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-30 - 1924-10-30
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, October 31 at 5. Tickets 50 cents each, family ticket for three people, $1.