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

Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, the Wanderwells lecturing on their wonderful travel film, 'Around the World in a Ford,' exclusive showing at the Star, a complete cinema of their interesting trip around the world. Extra added comedy, Larry Semon in 'The Sawmill.'

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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-02 - 1924-08-02
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, final and farewell performance in the colony, the Wanderwells lecturing on their interesting travel film, 'Around the World in a Ford.' Commencing Sunday, the world's greatest mystery film, 'Bavu.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Little Old New York.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Subject of all the town talk will be the Star's next big attraction, 'Little Old New York.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-19 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'Little Old New York,' better than 'Enemies of Women.' Prices: 5.30, $1 and 80 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, 'The Signal Tower.' The Star: Starting today, 'Little Old New York.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00.

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Headline: Ar the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.30 p.m., Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'Little Old New York,' adapted by Luther Reed from the stage play by Rida Johnson Young, settings by Joseph Urban, directed by Sidney Olcott. Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Such is the claim made in respect of the picture now being shown at the Star Theatre. 'Enemies of Women' attracted its thousands; 'Little Old New York' should be equally persuasive in its appeal to those who are moved by gorgeous settings and thrills. Marion Davies is the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Monday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Court,' 'Easy Street' and 'The Immigrant.' The Star: Starting today, 'Little Old New York.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'Little Old New York,' adapted by Luther Reed from the stage play by Rida Johnson Young. Added attraction, 'The Evolution of Dixie.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-24 - 1924-11-24
Summary:

Today till Thursday, 'Little Old New York' and 'The Evolution of Dixie.' 5.30 p.m., $1.50 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-25 - 1924-11-25
Summary:

Delighting everyone who sees! That is a just description of 'Little Old New York,' which is showing at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. The management regrets that the length of the film—11 reels—prevented the orchestra from responding to the enthusiastic demands for an encore after 'The…