A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Sale of Work
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-12
Summary:

The sale of work on the grounds of St. Andrew's Church on Saturday afternoon and evening should result in a substantial little fund for purposes other than those for which provision is made by collections, included in which are missionary objects, the Boy Scouts, etc. The sale was continued…

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

Close on 2,000 people attended the special matinee in connection with the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Monday afternoon. Miss Queenie Laurance made her debut. And Miss Dolly Swift will make her debut tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-07
Summary:

The Empire Cinematograph continues to provide excellent fare for its many patrons. Performances by Miss Pearl Lovell.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-26
Summary:

A monster programme has been arranged for the Empire Cinematograph Theatre from the performances of Miss Thelma Wood, Misses Queenie Laurance, Dolly Swift, Sadie Mahrose and Messrs Gus Hayward and Dennis Darney. Tomorrow night the grand dramatic film entitled Lieut Rose, R. N., and the Arabian…

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

The Empire Cinematograph Theatre was crowded at each performance during the Chinese New Year holidays and the programmes presented were greatly appreciated. Performances by Mr. Dennis Carney, Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Sadie Melrose. One of the most attractive films and certainly very amusing is the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-02
Summary:

The Empire Cinematograph Theatre was well filled last night. The moving pictures thrown on the screen were both instructive and amusing, including a historical film and comic films. Performance by Miss Dolly Swift and Mr. Denis Carney.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-06
Summary:

A good bill of fare is being nightly provided at the 'Empire.' Miss Dolly Swift, Mr. Denis Carney and Mr. Gus Hayward all perform great shows. The pictures cannot be said to be entirely new to the Colony, but some of them are extremely amusing and one of the most striking is '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-10
Summary:

Tonight and a few following nights, patrons of the 'Empire' Cinematograph Theatre have a treat in store for them in the shape of the large new film portraying the powerful story of love and tragedy having for its central figure Messalina, the wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-13
Summary:

A very select programme of films was exhibited at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Sunday night and was thoroughly enjoy by the large attendance. In addition to the splendid film 'Massilina' there was a grand comic film 'How Max Linder travelled around the world' which…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-02-14
Summary:

Large crowds are attending the Bijou Theatre. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Mr. Stephenson. The pictures are always up to the standard. The comic film 'How Max Linder Toured Around the World' is specially good. The Empire Cinematograph theatre has also had crowded houses. One…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-20
Summary:

Large audiences gather nightly at the 'Empire' for relaxation. Miss Dolly Swift's songs and dances and Mr. Denis Carney's performances are appreciated. A little more variety into the films would unquestionably be appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-23
Summary:

At the Empire Theatre tomorrow the Donnelly troupe will make their debut. Tonight a splendid new film 'Drink' (after Zola's famous novel of that name) will be shown for the first time. The film is no less than 2,500 feet long.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-24
Summary:

The Donnelly troupe will make their debut at the Empire Cinematograph tonight. A dramatic film 2,500 feet long is also to be exhibited. The picture takes fully an hour.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-02-24
Summary:

A complete change of programme will take place tomorrow at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. New songs by Miss Vera Ferrace and Mr. Stephenson and fresh pictures on the biorama are billed; The Empire will exhibit for the first time Pathe's coloured film entitled 'The Inn or The Drunk.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-02-27
Summary:

The Empire Cinematograph was crowded on Saturday when the Donnelly's made their bow to the Hongkong public.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-01
Summary:

Quite a number of new films was put on the screen last night at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre and heartily enjoyed by the spectators. The Donnelly Family won admiration from all in their songs and dances. Miss Dollie Swift made her farewell appearance and Mr. Denis Carney gave a very smart…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-03
Summary:

Under the auspices of the Odd Volumes Society, Mr. J. B. Suttor, Commercial Commissioner for New South Wales will lecture at the City Hall on Thursday, at 5:15 p.m., on Australian life. The lecture will be illustrated by cinematograph pictures, specially taken for the New South Wales Government…