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: 1913-09-16
Summary:

The star visit of the Verto Co., to the Empire Theatre is proving most successful. Verto lives up to his reputation as a most mystifying conjurer and illusionist. His 'hanky panky past times' are well worth seeing for their cleverness alone, La Belle Verto has a charming turn in her…

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-18
Summary:

The feature of the Empire is Verto, the well-known conjurer and illusionist, who is delighting audiences. Verto appears twice nightly and is assisted by La Belle Verto. The interludes are occupied with a nice selection of sensational and comic photo films, and the whole makes a well-rounded…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-01
Summary:

The Empire Theatre has been taken over by a new lessee and was thoroughly renovated. The management has been entrusted to an experienced gentleman, and a full orchestra, under Professor Montez, has been engaged. A contract has been entered into with a well-known cinema-film company for a regular…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-28
Summary:

Almost before anyone realised what was happening, the well-known Empire Theatre, facing Des Voeux Road and the Praya opposite the Central Market, has disappeared. Also the small shops and the tea house adjoining formerly used as a skating rink and for various purposes at different times. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-02
Summary:

Last night a large and enthusiastic audience saw 'Blind Husbands' at both performances at the Empire (late Woping) Theatre. In this, the author, von Stroheim depicts the villain, Lieat. Aric von Steuben, so well. Film synopsis included.