A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-29 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Special children's matinee: 2.30 p.m., Topical Film, 'Buffalo Bill' episodes 12 and 13 and Harold Lloyd in 'Amongst Those Present' [sic].

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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: 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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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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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: 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: 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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-02 - 1924-08-04
Summary:

Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, the Wanderwells' 'Around the World in a Ford.' Sunday at 6 and 9.15, 'Bavu.' Coming soon, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' August 4 Remarks: Another ad. on 'Bavu' only.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-05 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

The Coronet: November 5th to 10th, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also our own Topical and Prizma colour. The Star: Today only, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' with special music.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

The Coronet: November 5th to 10th, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also our own Topical and Prizma colour. The Star: Today to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas Meighan in 'White and Unmarried.' Also Prizma music film and our own Topical.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Monday, Tom Moore and Isobel Elsom in 'The Harbour Lights.' The Star: Today till Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Son of Kissing Cup.' Also Century Comedy and our own Topical.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Signal Tower.' Also Inkwell Comedy and our own Topical. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Little John Revue Co. Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices $2 and $1. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Beau Revel.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Rudolf [sic] Valentino in 'Moran of the Lady Letty.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

The popularity of the film and 'super-production' like Douglas Fairbanks latest 'The Thief of Bagdad,' has an impact in London for building more supercinemas. In the last two years the New Tivoli and the Shepherd's Bush Pavilion, both magnificent, have been opened. In…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, short engagement of Miss Refa Miller, charming singer of dainty songs. Also Tom Mix in a thrilling drama of Hudson Bay, 'North of the Yukon,' Century comedy, Felix cartoon and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-04
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William Russell in 'The Lady From Longacre' and Charles Chaplin in 'The Cure.' Also our own Topical film and Prizma Colour. March 4 Remarks: Commencing Thursday, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last!'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-13 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., monster programme at popular prices, the great Fox comedy, 'Six Cylinder Love.' Also Charles Chaplin in 'The Vagabond' and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Today at 5.30, tomorrow at 6 p.m., William Desmond in 'Riding Pretty.' Also Topical film and comedy. Usual prices.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-16 - 1925-06-17
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ridin' Kid from Powder River.' Also a good comedy entitled 'The Fight' and our own Topical. June 17 Remarks: Tomorrow till Saturday, Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-18 - 1925-08-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Robert Warwick in 'Thou Art the Man.' Also Felix the Cat, Mermaid Comedy and our own Topical.