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 - 1921-06-22
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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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.

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-08
Summary:

Today, for the last time, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Rex Beach's story, 'The Iron Trail' featuring Wyndham Standing, Thurston Hall and Alma Tell. The film tells the story of the building of a railroad through Alaskan wilderness and is decorated with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-23
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan-Paramount production, 'Humouresque' featuring Alma Rubens and Vera Gordon. Also J. M. Barrie's famous play, 'The Little Minister,' a superb Paramount picture featuring Betty Compson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-27 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

From the celebrated story by Fannie Hurst, Cosmopolitan Productions presents 'Humoresque,' featuring Alma Rubens, a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-30 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of Betty Compson in J. M. Barrie's play, 'The Little Minister,' a Paramount picture. Also showing Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some,' scenes of Wusih and Topical Budget No. 672.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Commencing Monday, September 1st, Cosmopolitan Productions' 'Humouresque' featuring Alma Rubens, a Paramount-Artcraft picture with special musical setting. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

Today till Friday, Vera Gordon and Gaston Glass in the Cosmopolitan production, 'Humoresque,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture, the greatest mother picture ever made and a wonderful classic of screen art. As pathetic as 'The Miracle Man,' as humorous as 'Potash and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-01
Summary:

The author: Fannie Hurst; the director: Frank Borzage; the picture: 'Humoresque'; the cast: Vera Gordon, Alma Rubens, Gaston Glass, Dore Davidson; the producers: Paramount, Cosmopolitan; the music: complete orchestration especially arranged; the place: the Coronet; the dates:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

Picture-goers should not miss this great picture. The one rare photoplay that touches the innermost, 'Humoresque' the laugh on life with a tear behind it. It's real life. It deals with things that might happen to any of us, portrayed by Vera Gordon as the mother, Alma Rubens as…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, January 15 to 17 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National presents Lewis Stone, Alma Rubens, Irene Rich, Constance Bennett and Norman Kerry in 'Cytherea' in 9 reels. Patrons will note that recent First National releases, 1924 and 1925 productions, will be…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

First National presents Lewis Stone, Alma Rubens, Irene Rich, Constance Bennett and Norman Kerry in the great exotic romance 'Cytherea,' nine big reels with sequences in natural colour. Patrons will note that recent First National releases will be shown exclusively at The Coronet.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, January 15 to 17 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, First National presents Lewis Stone, Alma Rubens, Irene Rich, Constance Bennett and Norman Kerry in the great exotic romance 'Cytherea,' nine big reels, with sequence in natural colour. Patrons will note that recent…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-16
Summary:

Lewis Stone and Alma Rubens make an ideal pair in 'Cytherea,' which was shown for the first time at the Coronet last night. The story is based on the novel by Joseph Hergersheimer. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-16
Summary:

Judging by the reception accorded at the Coronet, Hongkong approves 'Cytherea,' in which an old favourite in Dewis [sic] S. Stone plays a prominent part, ably assisted by Irene Rich and Alma Rubens. Romance and adventure are delightfully interwoven in the story, whilst the acting is…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-29 - 1925-04-29
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan Corporation presents 'Enemies of Women' by Vincente Blasco Ibanez, with Lionel Barrymore, Alma Rubens and an all-star cast, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-11 - 1925-05-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5 and 7.05, John [sic] Barrymore in the greatest of Blasco Ibanez's stories, 'Enemies of Women.' Tonight at 9.30, under the distinguished patronage of his excellency, the governor presents 'The Epic of Everest.' May 14-16 Remarks: '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-14 - 1925-05-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Enemies of Women,' the greatest of Blasco Ibanez's stories in 11 splendid reels, with Gladys Hulette, Alma Rubens and Lionel Barrymore, a Cosmopolitan production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration included.