A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-07
Summary:

Mr. J. Blake, the manager, of the Victoria Theatre presented a splendid programme last evening at the third of a series of monthly performances in the aid of the War Fund. Performances by Mr. Causey, Mr. Harry Ralph, Pedlar Palmer, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Haycock, Miss Hilda Barry, McArdle, Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-10
Summary:

Friday's Relief Fund performance at the Victoria Theatre included Mr. Harry Ralph and Mr. W. Bassett Cawaey. Mr. Ralph's 'A Voyage of Disaster' monologue was humorous and successful. Performances by Taylor, Haylock, Millar, Palmer, Bombardier McArdle, Douglas and Barry.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-20
Summary:

Another very successful patriotic concert was given last night at the Victoria. The Band of the 74th Punjabis played some splendid selections, and one of the bandsmen, Allah Dah, gave a piccolo solo. Miss May Clarke, the Carsons, Mr. Harry Relph, professor Gonzalez, Mr. George Grimble and Mr.…

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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: 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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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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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: 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.

15
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: 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…

17
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…

18
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-19
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, queen of cinema crookdom [sic] since 'The Virgin of Stamboul,' will appear in 'Outside the Law,' which will be shown at the World Theatre. Tod Browning wrote and produced the film as a Universal-Jewel, at an expenditure of a quarter of a million dollars. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

Los Angeles, Feb 3-5, the British producer of many well-known films, William Desmond Taylor is murdered. He was shot dead at his house. The police confirmed that robbery was not the motive. It is anticipated that a woman to whose advances Taylor failed to respond, employed a professional gun-man…