A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 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 The film version stars, Ruth McTammany portray the role of Alma, originally made famous by Kitty Gordon and George Larkin.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: 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: 1925-04-20
Summary:

Alma Rubens was born in California and makes her feature pictures in New York City. It was there that she appeared in such notable successes as 'Under the Red Robe,' 'Enemies of Woman,' and in 'The Rejected Woman,' her latest starring vehicle in which she will be…

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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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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: 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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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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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: 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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Headline: Upside Down'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-12
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Upside Down,' featuring Taylor Holmes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-31 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

See Estelle Taylor as Rosita Mendel in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-01 - 1924-02-02
Summary:

See Estelle Taylor as Rosita Mendez in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Estelle Taylor will be seen as Mary, Queen of Scots in 'Dorothy Vernon.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-02 - 1924-01-04
Summary:

Showing today, 'Peg o' My Heart' with Laurette Taylor.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-17 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Starting Sunday, 'The Rejected Woman,' with Alma Rubens and Conrad Nagel, a Distinctive picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-16
Summary:

Alma Rubens and Conrad Nagel will be seen in 'The Rejected Woman,' which comes to the World Theatre on Sunday next.