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: 1910-09-09 - 1910-09-10
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Miss Addie Leigh in classical songs. Grand success of the celebrated soubrette, Miss Maggie Frazer and Miss May Lewis. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-12 - 1910-09-14
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Tonight! For three nights only. Grand attraction. 'Bag Pipe Selections.' Pipe Major. 'W. Burnside.' Late piper to Lord Stewart Vane Tempest. Selections of Scotch and Irish competition tunes.

123
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-15 - 1910-09-15
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony. Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Maggie Frazer and Miss May Lewis. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.

124
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-16
Summary:

An extraordinary grand programme for tonight, tomorrow night and the following night will be given at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre as well as Saturday and Sunday. Amongst the new films is the magnificent coloured picture 'The Minstrel.' Performances by Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Maggie…

125
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-16 - 1910-09-20
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Extraordinary grand programme for three nights only. The magnificent coloured film 'The Minstrel.' Artiste duet entitled 'Thinking' by Miss Addie Leigh and Miss Maggie…

126
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-17
Summary:

Despite the performance from the singers, Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Maggie Frazer and Miss May Lewis, Empire Cinematograph Theatre provided the screening on Friday. The pictures were distinctly interesting particularly the coloured film entitled 'The Minstrel.' This programme is to be…

127
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-18
Summary:

Little Sadie is delighting large audiences every evening at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre. Miss Myria James, Mr Sam Gales and Miss Winnie Ryan also meet good reception.

128
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-20
Summary:

The bill at the Empire Theatre during the past week has been a particularly pleasing one, and as a result, more than usually good houses have been the result. The very dainty song specialty of Misses Addie Leigh and Maggie Frazer, entitled 'Thinking,' continues to elicit commendation,…

129
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-21 - 1910-09-28
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand programme of magnificent films. Great success of the eminent soprano, Miss Addie Leigh, in high-class and select music. The celebrated soubrettes, Miss Maggie Frazer and Miss May Lewis…

130
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-22
Summary:

A large audience marked on Wednesday evening Hongkong's appreciation of the superior programme offered by the Empire Theatre. They were treated to a surprise not on the bill, in the presentation by Miss Addie Leigh, in response to a special request, of Paolo Tosti's 'Goodbye,…

131
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-23
Summary:

The 'star' feature of this evening's programme at the Empire Theatre will be Miss Leigh's presentation of Paoli Tosti's ever beautiful 'Goodbye.' Attractive pictures will be shown.

132
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-27
Summary:

The 'standing room only' stage had been reached at the Empire Theatre when Miss Addie Leigh made her bow to the audience on Saturday evening in the 'star' number of the programme. Tosti's 'Good-bye,' and this and her 'Annie Laurie,' repeated by…

133
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-29 - 1910-09-30
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand programme of magnificent films. Great success of the eminent soprano, Miss Addie Leigh, in high-class and select music. The celebrated soubrettes, Miss Maggie Frazer.

134
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…

135
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.

136
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-03 - 1911-01-04
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight! Debut of Miss Dolly Swift. Debut of Miss Queenie Laurance, an eminent English artiste. Miss Sadie Melrose, Miss Pearl Lovell and Mr Frank King. The grand film 'Macbeth.'…

137
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-05 - 1911-01-07
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Queenie Laurance, Miss Sadie Melrose, Miss Pearl Lovell and Mr Frank King. Coming! The eminent comedian, Mr. Dennis Carnly.

138
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.

139
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-09 - 1911-01-09
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of all artistes, Miss Doll Swift and Miss Sadie Melrose. Last and farewell performance of Miss Pearl Lovell and Mr Frank King. Coming: Mr Dennis Carnly.

140
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-10 - 1911-01-10
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of all artistes, Miss Doll Swift and Miss Sadie Melrose. Coming: Mr Dennis Carnly.