A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 241 - 259 of 259
241
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-24 - 1911-05-24
Summary:

Empire day, 24th, a performance by the 'Collins Sisters.'

242
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-25 - 1911-05-29
Summary:

The 'Empire' Cinematograph Theatre, Des Voeux Central

243
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-05 - 1911-06-05
Summary:

Jugglers, acrobats, and clowns performances by the Japanese Variety Co., beginning Monday, the 5th of June; 1st performance 7 p.m. admission: 30 and 20cents; 2nd performance 9.15 p.m. admission: boxes & dress circle $1.00, 1st class front seats 50, 2nd class back seats 30.

244
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-06
Summary:

Commencing last night a very clever Japanese troupe of acrobats, etc., is showing at the Empire Cinematograph Hall.

245
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-06 - 1911-06-08
Summary:

Japanese juggles from The Empire Variety Co. with 9 programmes at Empire Cinematograph Hall. Two performances a day with cinema-pictures. Price and schedule details included.

246
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-07
Summary:

The Japanese troupe of acrobats gave an interesting exhibition at the Empire Cinematograph on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance and the several items were heartily applauded.

247
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-07
Summary:

The Empire Variety Company are showing at the Empire Cinematograph Hall. The nine artists give two performances daily at popular prices, the breathing intervals being made interesting with moving pictures.

248
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

After the coronation tea to be held at the R. E. Theatre the children of the garrison are to be entertained by Messrs Ramos and Ramos, at the Victoria Theatre. This is in addition to the entertainment for the army and navy at the Empire Cinematograph.

249
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-23
Summary:

A Chinese company is drawing crowded houses nightly at the Empire theatre.

250
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-07-17
Summary:

A remarkable feat was achieved by the two local cinematograph shows on Saturday, when they were able to produce, just twenty-one days after the great event, the films of the Coronation procession which took place in London on the 22nd June last. The Bijou was the first to show the films at the…

251
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-07-29
Summary:

The famous Han Ping Chien troupe of magicians, jugglers and acrobats are to perform for three nights only at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre, commencing on Wednesday night next.

252
Headline: At the Theatres
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-07
Summary:

A special matinee is to be held at the Victoria Theatre this afternoon when the film of the Hongkong Coronation festivities will be exhibited by special request. On Wednesday, and for two succeeding nights, the film of the Coronation in London will be shown for the last time, while on Thursday…

253
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-17
Summary:

We wish to remind our readers of the Boxing Tournament at the Empire Theatre tomorrow night.

254
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-13
Summary:

Bombay is just now the favoured of the gods as far as entertainments go, observes an Indian paper. The Follies are at the Empire Theatre, the Bandmann Opera Company, old and new style, both seem to have taken a liking to the – ahem! – the second city of India. Performance by Mr Matheson Lang,…

255
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-12-29
Summary:

The Mikado's Imperial Troupe of magicians have been engaged at the Empire cinematograph, and are attracting large houses nightly.

256
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-30
Summary:

A letter of disclaimer from the Solicitors for the Spanish Procuration, stated that neither the Spanish Procuration or the Procurator of the Dominican Missions, is interested in the Victoria Theatre and the Empire Cinematograph as licensees.

257
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-22
Summary:

Over $100 was taken at the Empire Cinematograph on Tuesday night in aid of the Canton Flood Relief Fund.

258
Headline: Pickpocket
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-14
Summary:

A Chinese was charged with larceny from the person in the Empire Cinematograph Theatre. Mr. A. M. Preston appeared for the defence and the case will come up for hearing on Saturday.

259
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-17
Summary:

A Chinese was charged with having attempted to steal money and a silver cigarette case from the pocket of the complainant at the Empire Cinema.