A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06 - 1918-09-07
Summary:

6th, 7th and 8th September, 9.15 performance, 'The Mystery Ship,' the serial extraordinary, 1st and 2nd episodes. Also 'The Animated Weekly' No. 142, 'The Little Band of Gold' in 2 parts, Keystone. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class,…

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06 - 1918-09-06
Summary:

September 6th, 7th and 8th, 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. performance, the Universal presents Ben Wilson with Neva Gerber in 'The Mystery Ship,' the serial stupendous in 18 episodes, 36 parts. Never shown before in Hongkong. Full orchestra in attendance. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06
Summary:

The Empire Theatre has been reopened under new management and the premises have been renovated to assure the comfort of patrons. It is announced that commencing from tonight the Universal serial film 'The Mystery Ship' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber will be screened.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-13 - 1918-09-16
Summary:

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th September, 9.15 performance, showing 'The Mystery Ship,' the Universal serial extraordinary and interesting comics. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class, 30 cents; second-class, 20 cents.

5
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-01 - 1918-10-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd October, 9.15 performance, the distinguished Universal favourite Hobart Bosworth in that dramatic masterpiece, 'Colorado,' by the eminent dramatist, Augustus Thomas, author of 'In Mizzoura,' 'The Embassy Ball,' 'Arizona,' 'The Meddler…

6
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…

7
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-18 - 1918-11-18
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, showing a thrilling and interesting Broadway drama, 'The Primrose Path' in 7 parts and comics.

8
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-22 - 1918-11-22
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, showing a great Broadway Universal drama in 7 parts, 'The Man Inside' and comics. Sunday, November 24th, showing 'My Old Dutch' in 5 parts.

9
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-10 - 1918-12-16
Summary:

Tonight, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, for a few nights only, grand artists variety company, consisting of the largest selection of European and British Indian performers the world can produce. The finest first-class artists ever seen in the East. Also Miss Blomerius and Miss Shegaewa. Price 60…

10
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-13 - 1918-12-14
Summary:

7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing 'Mystery of the Double Cross' episodes 5 and 6. Also 'Max, Victim of the Black Hand,' a comedy by Max Linder, and comics. Special matinee on Friday and Saturday, 13 and 14 December 1918, grand artists variety company.

11
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.'…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-01 - 1921-08-01
Summary:

Stroheim's wonder-play, 'Blind Husbands,' a Universal-Jewel production deluxe. Plot and illustration included.

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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.