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: 1924-06-11
Summary:

The Star Theatre will offer the performance from Dick Norton's well-known Globe Trotters. A photoplay entitled 'My Lady's Latchkey,' starring Katherine MacDonald will also be included in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-11
Summary:

Tomorrow, Star Theatre will be staging Holt and Sawyer, performers from Dick Norton's 'Globe Trotters.' One of the best items the couple is bringing to Kowloon is the comedy attraction 'The Midnight Revue.' Star Theatre management has also decided to screen 'My Lady…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-12
Summary:

The Star Theatre should again be a Mecca for pleasure seekers today when a new attraction is offered. This is the special engagement of Holt and Sawyer, versatile performers from Dick Norton's Globe Trotters. Among their brightest items is the latest comedy creation, 'The Mid-night…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-13
Summary:

Tonight, Star Theatre will be presenting a special programme of Holt and Sawyer, performers from Dick Norton's 'Globe Trotters.' They have come directly from Carlton, Shanghai. Last night, the duo gave their first performance which was supplemented by the screening of a '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-13
Summary:

Kowloon audiences are now enjoying the treat the Star Theatre is offering in the special engagement direct from the Carlton, Shanghai, of Holt and Sawyer, two clever Dick Norton performers who are submitting an admirable programme of dance, melody and mirth. Supplementing their show is an…

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Headline: Compensation
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
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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: 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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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-31
Summary:

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

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

Star Theatre will be presenting a lecture of Captain Wanderwell and Miss Aloha Wanderwell who have set on an adventurous journey of touring the world in a Ford car, at both the matinee. The couple will be talking about the numerous adventurous experiences they had during the tour. Moreover, the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-01
Summary:

At the Star Theatre last night, there was a fair house only when, the pictures of the travels of Capt. Wanderwell and his sister, Miss Aloha, were screened. During their long journey they have obtained some exceptional pictures of great events in many parts of the world and by the time the trip…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-01
Summary:

This evening Captain Wanderwell and his sister, Miss Aloha Wanderwell will again give in the Star Theatre the remarkable film 'Around the World in a Ford' which they presented last night. Not the least interesting part of the entertainment is the lecture which Captain Wanderwell…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

A City Sparrow,' the new Paramount film which portrays Ethel Clayton as an Apache dancer will be screened in the Star Theatre for the last time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Ethel Clayton appears in the novel role of an Apache dancer in her new Paramount picture, 'A City Sparrow,' which will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. This marks a distinct departure of Miss Clayton, who has been appearing recently in stories of married life, notably, '…