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: 1924-07-30
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: 1924-07-28
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: 1924-07-31
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: 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-13 - 1918-12-14
Summary:

William Fox has placed upon the screen in 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' A special Fox Kiddie Wonder Picture - with 1,300 children and a giant 8 ft. 6 in. tall- for children from 5 to 90 years. Direct from its New York run at the Globe Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-22
Summary:

The whimsicalities of Harold Lloyd evoked roars of laughter from a crowded house at the Star last night. Harold in this film becomes a doctor, with a novel notion of treatment in the cases he is called upon to deal with. Film plot included. 'Doctor Jack' can be prescribed as a sure…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Dr. Jack' starred by Harold Lloyd, will be shown at the Star tonight. Plot and production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-04
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's 'Dr. Jack' is being shown at the Coronet Theatre all week. It is believed that he is the most popular comedian in the world, next perhaps to Charlie Chaplin. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-04
Summary:

For kinema-goers, it is hard to say whether Harold Lloyd or Charlie Chaplin is better. 'Dr. Jack' is an enjoyable film showing at the Coronet today.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-03
Summary:

Dr. Jack,' in which Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis take the main parts, is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-03
Summary:

All this week, Coronet Theatre is going to screen a romantic comedy entitled 'Dr. Jack' featuring Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-02
Summary:

Dr. Jack,' featuring Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis, will be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre all this week. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-03
Summary:

Harold Lloyd is giving great delight to Coronet audiences in 'Dr. Jack' which is being screened all this week. Mildred Davis is the heroine.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Harold Lloyd, as Doctor Jack, the 'Sunshine Doctor,' will be in consultation in Wanchai of the next four days. He is booked to appear at the Grand there. Lloyd has a whole bagful of new and screamingly funny tricks in this picture. He has a good cast with him.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Tonight, Star Theatre will be screening a comedy, entitled 'Doctor Jack,' featuring Harold Lloyd. The film doesn't have a great deal of the story. Rather it is completely made for comical purposes, with Lloyd as the 'sunshine' doctor showing his wonderful cures and novel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-20 - 1921-04-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Jack and Jill,' an Artcraft special.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-20 - 1921-04-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Pickford in 'Jack and Jill,' an Artcraft special.

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Headline: The Woping
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-05 - 1921-07-06
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

It requires no great wisdom to be able to predict that the Star will be crowded for the next two days when it is mentioned that Harold Lloyd in 'Doctor Jack' is the big attraction. There are lots of people who never otherwise go inside a cinema who throw aside all other engagements…

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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.'