A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-03-22
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph will soon remove into the new and spacious building of the 'Empire Cinema Co,' opposite the Central Market. A special selection of artists will be assembled for the opening, including the Howard Family, Little Master Percy, Little Sadie Gale, and also Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-08 - 1910-04-08
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Debut of Miss Addie Leigh and Miss Winnie Ryan. Grand success of Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy. Magnificent films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-09 - 1910-04-11
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy. Debut of Mr Jos Terrara on Monday. Magnificent films.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-11
Summary:

The full house at the Empire Cinematograph on Saturday was justified by the excellent programme provided. Miss Maggie Fraser and little Percy had a rousing reception.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-12 - 1910-04-12
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy. Mr Jos Terrara, a celebrated tenor. Magnificent films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-13 - 1910-04-21
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy. Magnificent films. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-16
Summary:

The Empire Cinematograph is drawing large audiences nightly. Performances by Miss Maggie Fraser, Signor Ferrara, Miss Addie Leigh, Little Winnie Ryan and Little Percy. Quite a new series of films was exhibited, one of which was exceedingly realistic. We refer to 'Nana's Mother,'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-22 - 1910-04-28
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy. Tonight! Debut of the celebrated Hungarian violinist, Fekete.

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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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Publication Date: 1910-04-29 - 1910-04-30
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy. Tonight! Debut of the celebrated Hungarian violinist, Fekete. Coming: Two eminent artistes, Jim…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-02 - 1910-05-03
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy, will remain until May 4. Coming: Two eminent artistes, Jim Harvey and Madge Morris.

12
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: 1910-05-19
Summary:

A great reception was accorded little Miss Lewis at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Wednesday evening. Professor Lewis is also good with his conjuring acts while the films are new and up-to-date.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-07
Summary:

The wonderful juvenile artiste Little Sadie, who so greatly pleased the patrons of the Empire Cinematograph not long ago, has returned to the Colony and will appear this evening. Miss Myra James and Mr Sam Gales will also appear.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-11 - 1910-07-12
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Laura and Diamond. Coming: Miss Maggie Frazer and Little Percy. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-15 - 1910-07-18
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Laura and Diamond. Coming: Miss Maggie Frazer and Little Percy. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-19 - 1910-07-22
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Reappearance of Miss Maggie Frazer and Little Percy. Grand success of Miss Laura Diamond. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-22
Summary:

A lot of new and interesting films are being shown at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre and are much appreciated. Performances by Miss Maggie Frazer and Little Percy and Miss Laura Dymond.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-23 - 1910-08-09
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Reappearance of Miss Eva Hughes. The eminent soubrette and dancer, Miss Maggie Frazer. The infantile actor, Little Percy. Grand success of Miss Laura Diamond. Grand matinees on Saturdays and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-08-09
Summary:

Excellent fare is being provided nightly at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre where Miss Eva Hughes, Miss Maggie Frazer, and Little Percy as well as Miss Laura Diamond delight the large audiences by their singing and dancing. A number of good pictures are also being shown.