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: 1904-06-09
Summary:

The Tai Ping theatre West Point was entered twice last week by thieves, and last night a third visit was paid to it. The police were on the lookout on this occasion and arrested the intruder with a clock in his possession. At the Magistracy today he was sentenced to three months' goal by Mr…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-06-27
Summary:

The promoters of the Variety Entertainment at the Metropole Theatre on Saturday night have no reason to complain of the attendance. There is a detailed description of the performers including McCormick, Arthur James, Walter Keene, Tom Morcomb, Gertie Maisie, J. Christie. Noted that the American…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-07-17
Summary:

A complete change of programme introducing new artistes will be given at the Metropole Theatre on Saturday night. There are some descriptions of the performances. Noted that the Bioscope will display another series of animated pictures just received from London.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-08-22
Summary:

The proprietors of the Metropole Theatre have entirely renovated the interior of the building and have supplied comfortable seats in place of the chairs lately used. New scenery has also been procured, and a number of new performers appeared on Saturday night including Miss Gertie Masie, Mr Jim…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-06-30
Summary:

There was a crowded house at the Tai Ping Theatre and a coolie who was anxious to see the show could not obtain a good seat, who eventually sat on the stage. He was later removed from the stage by the management, however, the coolie resisted and threw a stone at the man who had ejected him. He…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-12
Summary:

At a meeting held in the Tai Ping Theatre on Sunday. Mr Lau Chu Pak, who presided, spoke on the necessary for a hall being provided for the Chinese, which might be used as a lecture room, a school for teaching classical Chinese, or a place where distinguished visitors could be entertained.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-12-03
Summary:

Under the distinguished patronage of H.K. Governor (Sir Frederick, Lugard K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O.) a Chinese theatrical performance is being given nightly in the Tai Ping Theatre in aid of the funds of the Hongkong University. During the performance Chinese refreshments were served. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-02
Summary:

The popular Victoria Cinematograph where large audiences have been delighted nightly since its inception some two years ago, is to be transferred on Monday to the handsome new building of the Empire Cinematograph Theatre. Messrs Ramos and Ramos are to be congratulated on their latest achievement…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-04
Summary:

Patrons of the Victoria Cinematograph are reminded of the grand opening tonight of the new Empire Cinematograph Theatre a few doors away from the old building.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-05
Summary:

Patrons of the popular Victoria Cinematograph flocked in large numbers to the new Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Monday evening, on the occasion of the grand opening. The proprietors, Messrs Ramos and Ramos, certainly hand arranged a very excellent programme. In addition to the new and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-09
Summary:

Miss Addie Leigh made a great hit at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Friday evening on the occasion of her debut. Miss Winnie Ryan and Mr J. Terrars are performing tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-11
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos contemplate opening a skating rink on the ground adjacent to new Empire Cinematograph Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-11
Summary:

The Empire Cinematograph Theatre maintains its reputation as a first-class music hall and every night the house is crowded. Performance by Miss Maggie Frazer, Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan and Signor J. Tarrars.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-16
Summary:

Some magnificent and very amusing films are being shown at present at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre, and provoke hearty laughter.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-22
Summary:

At the Empire Cinematograph Theatre tonight the celebrated Hungarian eccentric violinist, Fekete, will make his debut. Some splendid films are now being shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-29
Summary:

At the Empire Cinematograph Theatre tonight Miss Maggie Frazer and Little Percy bid farewell to their numerous admirers. A grand programme is being arranged and new films will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-04
Summary:

At the Empire Cinematograph Theatre tonight, Miss Kitty Delavale, serio and comic, will make her debut. New films will be shown and the programme is prepared. Also performances by Miss Maggie Frazer and Little Percy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-05
Summary:

Miss Kitty Delavale met a great reception at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Wednesday night when she made her first appearance after a most successful sojourn in Shanghai. The films were comical and very amusing. Miss Winnie Ryan and Miss Addie Leigh were very popular.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-06
Summary:

Miss Madge Morris and Mr James Harray will make their debut at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Monday evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-18
Summary:

The management of the Empire Cinematograph Theatre announces that Professor A. Lewis, and Miss Lewis will make their debut this evening.