A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Canton's Fine Response
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-07
Summary:

His Majesty's Consult-General at Canton has forwarded to the Prince of Wales' Relief Fund a sum of £250. It also includes $272,30, the proceeds of a cinematographic performance given in aid of the Fund by the Cosmopolitan Amusement Co. in the Canton Club Theatre on October 20.

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Headline: Tientsin Going Ahead: Big Theatre Scheme
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-24
Summary:

The latest scheme is to convert the Empire Theatre, Pavilion and its subsidiary enterprises into a Limited Liability Company, says the 'N. C. D. Mail.' Many are interested in the scheme as it aims at controlling the Cinema business in North China.

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Headline: Tientsin's Biggest Fire: Empire Theatre and Café Destroyed
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-06
Summary:

Tientsin, November 25 – The Empire Theatre and Café, Tientsin's Palace of amusement and centre of gathering, was totally destroyed by fire during the early hours of this morning. Besides the valuable films in current use at the Empire and Kwangming Theatres, all the stock films and films…

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-01-19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-19 - 1923-01-26
Summary:

The very best and up-to-date cinematograph machines made by Hahn Goerz. Sole agents in China: Hall, Law and Co. Telephone Central 3217, 10, Des Voeux Road, C.