A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-03-24
Summary:

Before Mr. Justice Gompestz, at the Summary Court this morning, Mr. W.K. Hinds of Messrs, Brutton and Hett, made an application to recover certain goods from the proprietor of the Salon Cinema-Theatre, Mr. Alex Almazoff. At this point, about half a dozen solicitors tried to speak at the same…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-03-25
Summary:

Arising out of the cases now before the Summary Court, in which the defendant is Alex Almazoff, of the Salon-Cinema, who is sued by about half a dozen tradesmen for goods, etc., supplied to the new theatre, and in which Mr. Howell has been appointed the receiver for the money taken at the door…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'Seven Pearls' and a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'Simon the Jester,' taken from the novel by W. J. Locke, featuring Edwin Arden, Irene Warfield and Alma Tell will be screened. New comics and British and American Gazettes will be screened next week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-30 - 1920-07-02
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Alma Rubens in 'Firefly of Tough Luck.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-30 - 1920-07-02
Summary:

Tonight, Triangle presents Alma Ruebens [sic] in 'Firefly of Tough Luck,' 3 parts.

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-30
Summary:

A new Triangle production in five parts, entitled 'Firefly of Tough Luck,' featuring Alma Rubens in the leading role, is to be seen at the Hongkong Theatre until Friday night.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-30 - 1920-07-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Alma Ruebens in 'Firefly of Tough Luck.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-01
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is now screening a Triangle production in five parts, 'Firefly of Tough Luck,' featuring Miss Alma Reubens [sic]. The additional comedies given at intervals are exceptionally amusing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-27 - 1920-11-27
Summary:

William S. Hart in his great masterpiece, 'The Cold Deck' in 5 thrilling reels supported by Mildred Harris and Alma Rubens. Next change of programme, Mary Pickford in 'The Founding.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-27 - 1920-11-30
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 27th to Tuesday, 30th November at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Cold Deck' in 5 reels, supported by Mildred Harris, Alma Rubens and Sylvia Bremer [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-22 - 1921-06-22
Summary:

Queues half a mile long were observable everywhere where this film was shown! It is 'Alf's Button.' Leslie Henson as Alf and Alma Taylor as the girl. Showing tonight and tomorrow at the Kowloon, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Coronet. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-23
Summary:

A very large audience thoroughly enjoyed a splendid programme at Kowloon Theatre. The chief attraction was 'Alf's Button,' an entertainment picture portraying well-known favourites including Leslie Henson and Alma Taylor. The film will be shown at the Coronet on the weekend.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-06 - 1921-12-08
Summary:

Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Alma, Where Do You Live?' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'King of Circus' 14 and 15 episodes, featuring Eddie Polo. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-06 - 1921-12-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th at 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m., 'Alma, Where Do You Live?' starring Ruth McTammany & George Larkin. 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Pollo [sic] in 'King of Circus' [sic], 14 & 15 epis. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-06
Summary:

Alma Where Do You Live' is presented at the World Theatre on Tuesday. The film version stars, Ruth McTammany portray the role of Alma, originally made famous by Kitty Gordon and George Larkin. The charm of the stage play has been retained in the Monopol Pictures Co. production. Film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-06 - 1921-12-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ruth McTammany and George Labkin [sic] in 'Alma, Where Do You Live?' a picturization of the well-known Broadway play success. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances: 14 and 15 episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic] featuring Eddie…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-07
Summary:

In the screen version of the old musical comedy 'Alma, Where Do You Live,' the management has secured a film which should prove a great attraction at the World Theatre for the next two nights.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-16
Summary:

The 'Scandinavian Mary Pickford' arrived in Hongkong. She is Mrs. Hans Gade, wife of the managing director of the Scandinavian shipping Gazette of London, Hamburg and Copenhagen. For several years she took leading parts in numerous Danish films screened by the Northern Film Co. Her…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-27 - 1922-11-27
Summary:

Here we are back again, Leslie Henson and Alma Taylor in 'Alf's Button.' Note: the screening of 'The Three Musketeers' is unavoidably postponed.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-27 - 1922-11-27
Summary:

Leslie Henson & Alma Taylor in 'Alf's Button,' the funniest British comedy and the most popular is showing for one day only.