A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-04
Summary:

The magnificent film depicting the memorial service procession in Shanghai is an honour of His late Majesty King Edward VII is at present being shown at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre and patrons would do well to pay an early visit to this popular hall of entertainment before the film is…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-20
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A scheme has been arranged for a cinema entertainment to take place at the Royal Artillery Theatre. It is to be added that the proposed entertainments are supported by the Pathe firm. The first performance included Pathe's 'The Fatal Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-25
Summary:

With reference to the recent announcement of the Cinema performances for the troops and their friends at the Royal Artillery Theatre, it should be stated that 'The Fatal Ring' is being presented by the permission of the management of the Victoria Theatre. Successful entertainments will…