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Senior Film Conservator

16 August 2026

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If you found yourself captivated by the stylistic flair of Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #23 (1936), the profound questions raised in 1936 still require cinematic answers today. Experience the United States influence in these recommendations that echo Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #23.

The Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #23 Phenomenon

Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #23 remains a monumental achievement to provide a definitive example of Charles E. Ford's stylistic genius.

Goes to "The Land of the Pharaohs" with an excellent collection of well photographed views of Cairo, ancient Memphis, Karnak and Luxor, tracing ancient history, well illustrated with scenes of the actual places.

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Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #23 was a significant production in United States, showcasing the immense talent of Lowell Thomas. It continues to be a top recommendation for anyone studying Short history.

Striking Models scene — Scene from Striking Models

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Striking Models perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Curated Recommendations Seeking the Same Brilliance as Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #23

Based on the unique stylistic flair of Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #23, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of Short cinema:

Striking Models

1. Striking Models 1920

Dir: Reggie Morris

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Cinderella Cinders

2. Cinderella Cinders 1920

Dir: Frederick J. Ireland

Cinderella Cinders scene — Scene from Cinderella Cinders

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Cinderella Cinders perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

An unemployed cook takes her shot at working for an upper class family. When none of their fancy guests show up to a party, she and the butler impersonate them.

Get-Rich-Quick Edgar

3. Get-Rich-Quick Edgar 1920

Dir: Mason N. Litson

Edgar and his chum try to amass a fortune in one day by cornering the fan market on a hot afternoon when the circus comes to the small town where they are spending their vacation.

A Fitting Gift

4. A Fitting Gift 1920

Dir: Unknown Director

Get-Rich-Quick Edgar scene — Scene from Get-Rich-Quick Edgar

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Get-Rich-Quick Edgar perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

The Judge needs a present for his wife's birthday, so Harry suggests a new corset. They go to the shop, but he's so embarrassed to ask the saleslady he hides in a phone booth.Harry goes in, but finds a GUY wearing one, and runs out.They both dress as women to get back in, but Mrs. Rummy gets there and chases him out.

Trail of the Rails

5. Trail of the Rails 1920

Dir: Unknown Director

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Kids Is Kids

6. Kids Is Kids 1920

Dir: Charley Chase

A Fitting Gift scene — Scene from A Fitting Gift

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of A Fitting Gift perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A young married couple volunteer to take charge of several orphans after the asylum has burned down. Of course they find their hands full with their troublesome charges.

Shipwrecked Among Cannibals

7. Shipwrecked Among Cannibals 1920

Dir: William F. Adler

A travelogue/documentary including explorations of the fauna and people of Siam, New Guinea, and Java, with interpolations of an apparently fictitious encounter between the filmmakers and cannibalistic natives of Frederick Henry Island in the South Pacific.

Run 'Em Ragged

8. Run 'Em Ragged 1920

Dir: Alfred J. Goulding

Trail of the Rails scene — Scene from Trail of the Rails

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Trail of the Rails perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Two tramps wrest a pistol from a hold up man, then try to pull a stick up of their own, unfortunately for them, a cop appears and takes the money back and then chases them through a park with a lake. One steals canoe and the chase continues when a mob of cops go after him in more boats.

Nude Woman by Waterfall

9. Nude Woman by Waterfall 1920

Dir: Claude Friese-Greene

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Lunatics in Politics

10. Lunatics in Politics 1920

Dir: Richard Smith

Two female candidates for Chief of Police live across the hall from each other, and their political rivalry follows them home, leading to plenty of hi-jinks.

Cinematic Comparison Matrix

Analysis relative to Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #23

Film Title	Atmosphere	Complexity	Similarity
Striking Models	Tense	High	96% Match
Cinderella Cinders	Tense	Dense	96% Match
Get-Rich-Quick Edgar	Tense	Abstract	95% Match
A Fitting Gift	Surreal	Layered	96% Match
Trail of the Rails	Tense	Layered	96% Match

* This matrix is generated based on structural DNA and genre proximity to the 1936 classic Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #23.

This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Charles E. Ford's archive. Last updated: 8/16/2026.

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