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: 1910-04-02
Summary:

The popular Victoria Cinematograph where large audiences have been delighted nightly since its inception some two years ago, is to be transferred on Monday to the handsome new building of the Empire Cinematograph Theatre. Messrs Ramos and Ramos are to be congratulated on their latest achievement…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-02
Summary:

Invitations were issued by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of the new 'Empire' Cinematograph Theatre opposite Central Market, for the opening performance in the new building on Monday next. The old wooden building of the late Hongkong Cinematograph has already been removed and…

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

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, proprietors of the 'Victoria' Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, conceived the idea some time ago of erecting a theatre worthy of the Colony, and they secured the site on which stood the old Hongkong Cinematograph, opposite the market. Portion of this site was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-05
Summary:

Patrons of the popular Victoria Cinematograph flocked in large numbers to the new Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Monday evening, on the occasion of the grand opening. The proprietors, Messrs Ramos and Ramos, certainly hand arranged a very excellent programme. In addition to the new and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-05
Summary:

The new Empire, opposite the Central Market, made an auspicious opening last night in presence of a 'full house,' the guests of the proprietors. Each lady guest, upon entering, was presented with a bouquet. The programme was a specially selected one for the occasion. Performances by Mr…

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

Messrs Ramos and Ramos contemplate opening a skating rink on the ground adjacent to new Empire Cinematograph Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-28
Summary:

The grand skating carnival in connection with the Victoria Skating Rink takes place tonight. Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors are giving no less than four valuable prizes for which the ladies have a chance of competing; While in Empire Theatre, a very fine and interesting film entitled…

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Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-11
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos have received another fine collection of films which will be exhibited during the Easter holidays. Amongst the pictures are those entitled 'The Statue'; 'The Tax Receiver'; 'Pygmalion'; 'Phedra'; 'Isis'; 'Semiramis…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

After the coronation tea to be held at the R. E. Theatre the children of the garrison are to be entertained by Messrs Ramos and Ramos, at the Victoria Theatre. This is in addition to the entertainment for the army and navy at the Empire Cinematograph.