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: 1921-06-22 - 1921-06-23
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Lost City' episodes 9, 10 and 11. Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Coronet Review. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Alf's Button' and 'The Shanghai Olympic.'

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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.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-22
Summary:

A splendid programme is being presented at Kowloon Theatre tonight. The opening film is the ever-popular Coronet Review, which contains pictures of the Far Eastern Olympic, including very full accounts of the South China football team. The principal item is an all-British production, 'Alf…

4
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.

5
Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-24 - 1921-06-25
Summary:

At the Coronet, 'Alf's Button.' At the Kowloon, Mollie King in 'Women Men Forget.' June 25 Remarks: The Coronet also showing 'The Shanghai Olympic.'

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

The Coronet: 'Alf's Button' is showing today for positively one day only. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight's picture, 'Godless Men.' Revised prices at Kowloon Theatre. Reserved seats, 60 cents at 5.30, $1.00 at 9.15; unreserved, 40 cents at 5.30, 60 cents at 9.15.

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

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Godless Men.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'A Sailor Made Man' is still an attraction at the Coronet Theatre. However, it will have to give place to 'The Girl in the Taxi' tomorrow. Besides, at the Star Theatre, Charles Ray's 'Greased Lightning' will be shown from tonight till…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-20 - 1922-09-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday, 'The Girl in the Taxi.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'The City of Comrades.'

10
Headline: Hongkong's Two
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, original cast in 'The Girl in the Taxi.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, tomorrow at 5.45 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'A Sailor-Made Man.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-22
Summary:

The only entirely European cinema in the Far East will show all the big pictures from now on! Just cast your eye over this list: tonight and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'A Sailor-Made Man'; Sunday and Monday, 'The Girl in the Taxi'; Tuesday only, 'Carolyn of the Corners…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-23 - 1922-09-23
Summary:

See 'The Girl in the Taxi.' Illustration included.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-23
Summary:

The four-reel Harold Lloyd 'A Sailor-made Man' is being screened at the Kowloon Theatre tonight. Besides, 'The Girl in the Taxi' will be there tomorrow and the next day.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-25 - 1922-09-25
Summary:

Kowloonites! You are missing a big treat if you miss 'The Girl in the Taxi.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-08 - 1922-11-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Thursday, Norma Talmadge in 'Love's Redemption.' Kowloon Theatre: For one day only, 'Alf's Button.' Special dance tomorrow.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-08 - 1922-11-08
Summary:

Tonight, 'Alf's Button.' Tomorrow, special dance. Jazz band of Empress of Canada. Tuesday, November 14, first fancy dress dance of season.

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

The Coronet: Today only, 'Alf's Button' and Chaplin comedy. Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, 'Out of the Storm' in 7 reels. Tomorrow, cabaret dance.