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: 1909-12-30
Summary:

The Salon Cinema Theatre, Wyndham Street, is now in working order. The building had been thoroughly renovated and made fireproof in all its parts. All seats have a clear view of the stage, and to effect this improvement the walls have been considerably raised, also the floor at the entrance.…

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Publication Date: 1910-02-01
Summary:

The Salon-Cinema Theatre is as usual drawing crowded houses nightly. The managing director, Mr. Alex Almazoff, and the manager Mr. W. Schmidt, are working hard at popularising the hall as a place of entertainment. They have now engaged Mr. Carl Wallner, who is from the Royal Entertainers.…

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Publication Date: 1910-02-04
Summary:

Before Mr. Justice Gompestz in the Summary Court this morning, a number of cases were mentioned in which Mr. Alex Almazoff, of the Salon Cinema-Theatre is the defendant. Mr. P.W. Goldring, who appeared for the defendant, stated that there was a different cause of action in each case.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-02-05
Summary:

In respect to Alex Almazoff, of the Salon-Cinema Theatre, who was represented by Mr. Goldring, no fewer than four cases were called at the Summary Court yesterday. Mr. Goldring said that the claims were in respect to contracts, etc., and it was a very intricate case. Liability was denied by the…

5
Publication Date: 1910-02-09
Summary:

Before Mr. Justice Gompestz, at the Summary Court this morning, the case was again mentioned in which Mr. Alex Almazoff, of the Salon Cinema-Theatre, is being sued by several parties for sums aggregating over $1000. This case was adjourned.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-02-10
Summary:

At the Summary Court, yesterday, before Mr. Justice Gompertz, the cases were again called against Alex Almazoff, of the Salon Cinema Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-02-19
Summary:

The cases in which Alex Almazoff of the Salon-Cinema Theatre, Wyndham Street, was summoned by four people in respect to work done at the theatre and goods supplied, came on for hearing yesterday in the Summary Court, before Mr. Justice Gompertz.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-03-16
Summary:

The claims against Alex Almazoff of the Salon Cinema Theatre were mentioned before Mr. Justice Gompertz in the Summary Court. There were four plaintiffs, each represented by a solicitor, and Mr. Leo D'Almada, who appeared for the defendant, said his client consented to judgement. The claims…

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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…

10
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…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-22
Summary:

At the Summary Court, Ah Fun claimed the sum of $120 from Arthur Dreyfuss. The defendant knew Mr. Almazoff, whose business was that of the Salon Cinema theatre.

12
Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-27
Summary:

One of the finest dramas yet presented by the Exclusive Features Inc., 'Where is my Father?,' a beautiful play from the pen of the novelist Alex Dumas, is being screened in Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17 - 1922-10-19
Summary:

Today to Thursday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Where Is My Father,' founded on the romance by Alex. Dumas, and 'The History of a Dog,' in 7 reels. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17 - 1922-10-19
Summary:

Today to Thursday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Where Is My Father,' founded on the romance by Alex Dumas. Also 'The History of a Dog' in 7 reels. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15 - 1924-03-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 'Potash and Perlmutter,' which means 'to laugh,' presented by Samuel Goldwyn with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. March 22 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-19 - 1924-03-22
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, 'Potash and Perlmutter,' with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. Usual prices. Illustration included. March 22 Remarks: Last performances today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6, 7.30 & 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-19 - 1924-03-19
Summary:

Samuel Goldwyn presents 'Potash and Perlmutter,' with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. $1.50 gold in New York. Usual prices here. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-21 - 1924-03-21
Summary:

Enormous success! 'Potash and Perlmutter,' with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. Illustration included.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-22 - 1924-03-22
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 and tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., Samuel Goldwyn presents 'Potash and Perlmutter,' with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-22 - 1924-03-22
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 and tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of 'Potash and Perlmutter,' with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. Illustration included.