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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-11-16
Summary:

The Empire Theatre should be packed on Saturday night next when Jack Blackmore will be pitted against Professor Yamato.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-12
Summary:

At the Empire Theatre on Saturday, Verto, a mystifying conjurer and illusionist direct from Australia is appearing as a special turn. He is introducing some of his 'hanky panky pastimes,' which are about as equally amazing as the other magical evolutions he accomplishes during his…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-13
Summary:

Verto performs at the Empire Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-13
Summary:

Conjurer Verto's appearance at the Empire theatre has been postponed until Monday evening. Two performances are to be given nightly until Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-16
Summary:

The star visit of the Verto Co., to the Empire Theatre is proving most successful. Verto lives up to his reputation as a most mystifying conjurer and illusionist. His 'hanky panky past times' are well worth seeing for their cleverness alone, La Belle Verto has a charming turn in her…

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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…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-05
Summary:

Mr Lew Marks, manager of Empire Theatre, applied for exemption on the ground that Mr M. E. Bandman had placed him entirely in charge of the Government tour of the official war films 'Britain Prepared,' 'The Battle of the Somme' and 'The Battle of the Ancre,' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06
Summary:

The Empire Theatre has been reopened under new management and the premises have been renovated to assure the comfort of patrons. It is announced that commencing from tonight the Universal serial film 'The Mystery Ship' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-27
Summary:

At the Empire Theatre the episodes of the 'Mystery Ship' will be screened at Saturday Matinees. The first two episodes will be screened on Saturday next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-01
Summary:

The Empire Theatre has been taken over by a new lessee and was thoroughly renovated. The management has been entrusted to an experienced gentleman, and a full orchestra, under Professor Montez, has been engaged. A contract has been entered into with a well-known cinema-film company for a regular…

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-16
Summary:

Last night screening of 'The White Scar' and 'The Man of Shame' is expected to screen soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-28
Summary:

A special matinee is to be given at the Empire Theatre on Nov. 1st in aid of Portuguese Prisoners of War. An interesting programme has been arranged.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-02
Summary:

A special matinee was given where the proceeds will be devoted to the fund for Portuguese Prisoners of War at the Empire Theatre under the auspices of Mr. J. Almeida.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-04
Summary:

Mr J. A. de Almeida requests us to acknowledge the receipt of the donations for the fund of the Portuguese Prisoners of War and to thank all those who assisted him in selling tickets.

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Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09
Summary:

While two episodes of 'Liberty' will be shown at the Empire Theatre.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-28
Summary:

Almost before anyone realised what was happening, the well-known Empire Theatre, facing Des Voeux Road and the Praya opposite the Central Market, has disappeared. Also the small shops and the tea house adjoining formerly used as a skating rink and for various purposes at different times. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-30
Summary:

It is reported that a new theatre to be erected on the site of demolished Empire Theatre.