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: 1923-06-30
Summary:

Judging by the advance reports in 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' Mr. Ray has secured a film for the Coronet well above the standard of most productions which the industry turns out. Marshall Neilan has been responsible for a number of fine films such as 'Go and Get It.' The title…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-10
Summary:

Tonight & tomorrow, Wesley Barry in 'Bob Hampton of Placer.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-10
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Wesley Barry in 'Bob Hampton of Placer.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

The Star is showing 'Bob Hampton of Placer' today. The title role is taken by James Kirkwood, and another favourite in the picture is Wesley 'Freckles' Barry.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

Commencing today, Star Theatre is screening 'Bob Hampton of Placer' featuring James Kirkwood and Wesley 'Freckles' Barry. The picture portrays the American frontier life in the old days. General Custer's famous stand against the Indians is one of the most spectacular…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

Bob Hampton of Placer,' the best film Marshall Neilan has so far produced is showing at the Star, commencing today. This film contains some wonderful spectacular scenes. Wesley 'Freckles' Barry takes the leading role. The title role is taken by James Kirkwood. Others in the cast…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-10
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Wesley Barry in 'Bob Hampton of Placer.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-10
Summary:

Bob Hampton of Placer' is the attraction at the Star. The film starred Wesley Barry as the lead.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-28
Summary:

Star Theatre announces a special attraction, which is a film entitled 'Around the World in a Ford,' which will be personally explained by Captain Wanderwell with his sister Aloha Wanderwell.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-28
Summary:

For three days, beginning Thursday, Star Theatre will be screening 'Around the World in a Ford' which will be personally explained by Captain Wanderwell, with his sister Aloha Wanderwell. The couple is making their trip around the world for a wager and has travelled not less than 42…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-28
Summary:

Everybody has read about the Wanderwells, the daring couple who are touring the world in a Ford car. Consequently, there will be widespread interest in the news that Captain Wanderwell and his sister are to appear at the Star Theatre for a three days' season beginning next Thursday when…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-28
Summary:

Captain and Miss Wanderwell who arrived in the Colony last Thursday with their 'Trusty Fords' on their jaunt around the world, have been persuaded to remain over until Tuesday next in order to give us the opportunity of seeing their cinema films taken in the different countries they…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-28
Summary:

Coming soon the Wanderwells and their wonderful film, Wandering 'Around the World In a Ford.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-29 - 1924-07-31
Summary:

3 days starting Thurs. July 31, Captain & Miss Wanderwell in conjunction with their wonderful travel film, 'Around the World in a Ford,' in 8 reels. See them in person, hear them lecture. July 31 Remarks: Extra added comedy, Larry Semon in 'The Sawmill.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-29 - 1924-07-31
Summary:

Twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, 3 days starting Thursday, July 31, Captain and Miss Wanderwell in conjunction with their wonderful travel film, 'Around the World in a Ford,' 8 exciting, thrilling reels, 2 hours of educational pictures. See them in person. Hear them lecture. July 31…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-29
Summary:

Miriam Cooper is the star in 'Kindred of the Dust,' the feature attraction at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. The remarkable film 'Around the World in a Ford' will be shown in the Star Theatre for a three days' run. When Captain Wanderwell and his sister, Miss Aloha…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-29 - 1924-08-02
Summary:

Twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, starting Thursday, July 31, Captain and Miss Wanderwell in conjunction with their wonderfull travel film, 'Around the World In a Ford,' in 8 reels. See them in person, hear them lecture.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-30 - 1924-07-30
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Kindred of the Dust.' Starting Thursday, the Wanderwells and their wonder film. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

Captain Wanderwell and his sister Aloha Wanderwell will run a lecture in the Star Theatre tomorrow, will his cinema film 'Around the World in a Ford.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

Having seen the battered but sturdy old Fords in which Captain Wanderwell and his sister Miss Aloha Wanderwell are making their trip around the world, local people will naturally be interested in the film which the couple is to show at the Star Theatre tomorrow when they are also to lecture upon…