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: 1911-11-16
Summary:

The Empire Theatre should be packed on Saturday night next when Jack Blackmore will be pitted against Professor Yamato.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

The first public performance given in Hongkong of Mr. T. Edison's invention – The Kinetophone, took place in the Theatre Royal last night. The new invention, in its remarkably life-like presentation of sounds and actions synchronising, is wonderful but by no means perfect. It displayed six…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-30
Summary:

The Theatre Royal was crowded last night at the second demonstration of Thos. A. Edison's latest invention, the 'Kinetophone.' The demonstration consisted of 6 pieces: 'Julius Caesar'; Chimes of Normandy'; 'An Indian Girl's Revenge'; 'Jack's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-01 - 1913-05-02
Summary:

Programme for tonight in Theatre Royal including Descriptive Lecture, 'The Politician,' 'Jack's Joke,' 'The Old Guard,' 'The Chimes of Normandy,' 'The Redemption' and 'The Edison Minstrels.' Price details included. Matinees on…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-01 - 1913-05-05
Summary:

Under patronage of H. E. the Governor, change of programme tonight; 'Descriptive Lecture,' 'The Old Guard,' 'The Politician,' 'The Chinese of Normandy,' 'Jack's Joke,' 'Her Redemption'; the Edison minstrels; prize details and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-22
Summary:

Considering the excellence of the pictures unfolding the undying story of Captain Scott, at the Theatre Royal, there was but a poor attendance last night. The educational value of the pictures cannot be overrated and no European, particularly those of British nationality, should miss seeing the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-29
Summary:

The most awe-inspiring scenery recorded by the motion picture camera is seen in 'Blind Husbands,' the Universal photodrama of the Tyrolean Alps which comes at the Empire Theatre. The photodrama stars Eric Stroheim [sic] in the role that by his part will add to the hatred aroused by his…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

The film 'Blind Husbands,' the Universal photodrama of the Alps, which is to be shown at the Empire Theatre on Monday. Eric Stroheim [sic], who depicted the repulsive role of a Hun officer in 'The Heart of Humanity' is the starring villain of 'Blind Husbands.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-01 - 1921-08-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Blind Husbands.' At 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episode 10, 'Daredevil Jack' episode 11 and 'Bumping Into Broadway.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-01 - 1921-08-05
Summary:

Patrons are requested to visit the Empire, late Woping (opposite Central Market), today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Blind Husbands.' At 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episode 10. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episode 11 and 'Bumping Into Broadway.'