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: 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: 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.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

Los Angeles, Feb 3- 5 – The mysterious murder is reported of William Desmond Taylor, a British ex-serviceman and producer of many well-known film plays. On the other hand, Fatty Arbuckle may face a third trial.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-07
Summary:

Los Angeles, Feb 5 – Mrs. Robbins, a former wife of Mr. William Desmond Taylor the British film producer whose murder is recorded in yesterday's telegrams, says she is unable to throw any light on the mystery of his death. It is noted that the real name of Taylor was William Cunningham…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-08
Summary:

Los Angeles, Feb 6 – The police have detained two men, a cinema actor and a cameraman, in connection with the murder of Mr. Taylor, the British film producer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

Wm. D. Taylor's production, 'The Soul of Youth,' story of Julia Crawford Ivers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Coronet: William Desmond Taylor presents 'The Soul of Youth,' 7 parts. Also Rolin comedy and Pathe Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon in 'The Blood Barrier.' Tomorrow, Sunday, 'The Girl in the Web.'

9
Headline: Engaged
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19
10
Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-26
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-26
12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-21 - 1922-07-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William D. Taylor's 'The Furnace' in 7 reels, with a cast of celebrities including Agnes Ayres, Milton Sills and Theodore Roberts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger,' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Usual prices.…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-21 - 1922-07-21
Summary:

Commencing Friday 21st, William D. Taylor's 'The Furnace,' 7 parts, with a cast of celebrities, including Agnes Ayers, Milton Sills and Theodore Roberts. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-21
Summary:

The Furnace,' produced by William D. Taylor, will be screened at the World Theatre commencing today. In particular, this picture is an adaptation by Julia Crawford Ivers of the new novel. 'The Furnace,' by the English writer, 'Pan,' shortly to be published.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-22 - 1922-07-22
Summary:

William D. Taylor's special production, 'The Furnace,' in 7 reels, with a cast of celebrities, including Agnes Ayers, Milton Sills and Theodore Roberts, a Realart Pictures production. Illustration included.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-22 - 1922-07-22
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William D. Taylor's 'The Furnace' in 7 reels, with a cast of celebrities, including Agnes Ayers, Milton Sills and Theodore Roberts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Sunday, matinee at 6…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-25 - 1922-08-25
Summary:

Mary Miles Minter in 'The Little Clown,' a picture for old and young--a circus and a picture in one. Jack Mulhall, Winter Hall, Helen Dunbar, Neely Edwards, Wilton Taylor, Lucien Littlefield and many others in support of this popular young star, and a real circus. Illustration included…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-12 - 1922-09-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Triangle special presentation, Taylor Holmes in 'Upside Down.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-12
Summary:

Taylor Holmes comes to the World Theatre for the presentation of his latest screen success 'Upside Down,' a comedy made from the Harper's Basaar story, 'Lovely Reason' by Geo. Agnew Chamberlain. Moreover, Mr. Holmes has established himself on the screen as a star such…

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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.