A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-24 - 1916-01-26
Summary:

On Jan 25, the powerful dramas 'A Life Redeemed' in 2 parts; 'Mid Racing Beasts' with comic and interesting pictures; on Jan 26, a night with the HK police reserve, performance by the Big Brass Band and Skirl 'O'; see 'Wiffles the Victim of Jealousy' and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-14 - 1919-07-15
Summary:

Come tonight positively as a fine treat is promised. The string band form S. S. 'Ecuador' will be in attendance. 'The Terror of the Range' will be screened for the first time. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-14 - 1919-07-14
Summary:

Another picture full of exciting events in which the interest is never allowed to flag is 'The Terror of the Range,' which the Victoria Theatre is showing tonight. In addition to this, The Manila String Band from the S. S. 'Equador' will perform.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-15
Summary:

There was a good house at the Victoria Theatre last night to witness the first episodes of a thrilling new film entitled 'The Terror of the Range.' The management, enterprising as ever, has engaged the string band of Ecuador whilst that vessel is in port and besides playing for the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-18 - 1919-07-18
Summary:

Today: 'The Narrow Path.' Tomorrow: 'The Terror of the Range.' Sunday: Entire Comic Programme with Max Linder and Lonesome Luke.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-21 - 1919-07-23
Summary:

New episodes of 'The Terror of the Range.' Harold Lloyd in 'Ask Father.' Matinee: 'The Narrow Path.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-22
Summary:

The second episode of that thrilling picture drama 'The Terror of the Range' was produced before a full audience at the Victoria Theatre last night. The picture in its second episode loses nothing of its interest and will no doubt be followed to the end by all who witnessed the first…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-23 - 1919-08-06
Summary:

An English Vaudeville company 'The Prize Packets' is opening out at the Victoria. Booking at Anderson's. July 24, 26, 28, 29 and 30 remarks: Pathe's British Gazette, Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'A Sammy in Siberia.' Matinee: 'The Terror of the Range' (1st…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-23 - 1919-07-23
Summary:

As most of our patrons could not come last Saturday, we are re-screening on Thursday matinee: 'The Terror of the Range' (1st and 2nd episodes).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

Goldsmith at the Victoria Theatre 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's. August 2 remarks: Matinee: 'The Terror of the Range' (5th and 6th episode). Tomorrow: 'An Artist's Daughter.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-04
Summary:

A very fine programme has been arranged by the Victoria Theatre for tonight, when 'The Prize Packets' will re-appear after a lapse, for three more nights. Tonight's bill is very long and 'meaty,' and there is no doubt that the same crowded houses, that were the rule when…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-07 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, another fine picture 'The Test' with a very strong plot. A Harold Lloyd comedy 'The Dutiful Dub.' Matinee: 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's. August 8 remarks: Matinee: The final episode of 'The Terror of the Range'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

Gee, This is Fine' is what you will exclaim when you see at the Victoria. Pearl White in the 'Lightning Raider,' one of the biggest pictures Pathe's ever produced. August 26 remarks: Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-26
Summary:

The much-advertised picture 'The Lightning Raider,' one of the best of Pathe's productions, in which Pearl White, the worldwide known cinema star, takes the principal part, will be screened at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday night and is certain of success.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-28 - 1919-08-30
Summary:

Pathe's peerless serial star, Pearl White with Warner Oland in 'The Lightning Raider,' episode 1st: 'The Ebony Blook,' episode 2nd: 'The Counter Plot.' Matinee: 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 15, 16 and 17). Booking at Anderson's. August 29…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-29
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management asks us to announce that, owing to the Empress of Russia being delayed at Manila, the two artists, Mr. Baroen and Miss Rosetti, who were to appear tonight at the Victoria, will not do so. Consequently, the musical programme will not be included in their bill.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-05 - 1919-09-12
Summary:

The Lightning Raider' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. Many of the most modern scientific inventions are utilised in these two episodes starring Pearl White. On Sunday, you will also witness the guards triumphal march through London. There is a most interesting British Gazette.…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-06
Summary:

For tomorrow night a treat has been arranged by the enterprising management of the Victoria Theatre. The third and fourth episodes of 'The Lightning Raider,' featuring Pearl White, will be released and the string band from the s. s. Venezuela will play a critical selection of music.…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-13 - 1919-09-19
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in his million dollar picture 'Shoulder Arms.' September 17 remarks: George Bevan [sic] in 'Marcellini Millions.' September 19 remarks: Matinee: fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Lightning Raider.'

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-20 - 1919-09-23
Summary:

Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' episode 7 and 8. 'Look Out Below,' a funny Lloyd comic. Matinee: 'The Broken Oath,' a fine drama.