A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-07 - 1919-04-10
Summary:

All comedy programme. Douglas Fairbanks in 'Flirting with Fate,' Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink,' Fatty Arbuckle in 'His Wife's Mistakes.' British Gazette No.497. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-07 - 1919-04-07
Summary:

He is Douglas Fairbanks. She is Jewel Carmen whom you liked so much in 'When a Man Sees Red.' The play is 'Flirting with Fate.' And it's on tonight at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-07 - 1919-04-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme: Douglas Fairbanks in 'Flirting with Fate'; Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink'; Fatty Arbuckle in 'His Wife's Mistake'; British Gazette No. 497. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-07 - 1919-04-07
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks, with Jewel Carmen, whom you liked so much in 'When a Man Sees Red.' The play is 'Flirting with Fate.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-07 - 1919-04-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme. Douglas Fairbanks in 'Flirting with Fate.' Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' Fatty Arbuckle in 'His Wife's Mistake.' British Gazette No. 497. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-07 - 1919-04-07
Summary:

Then his stepmother leaves him a million, and his girl relents. But he can't find the gunman and he does not want to die. He is Douglas Fairbanks. You are acquainted with his quality; she is Jewel Carmen, whom you liked so much in 'When a Man Sees Red.' The play is 'Flirting…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-08
Summary:

Two crowded houses last evening thoroughly enjoyed the good fare provided at the Coronet. The programme included British Gazette, Fatty in 'His Wife's Mistake,' Douglas Fairbanks in 'Flirting with Fate' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.'

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-25
Summary:

Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider.' It is one of the biggest pictures Pathe's ever produced, featuring Pearl White. You must not blame us if you don't succeed in securing seats on Thursday day; you should book straight away at Anderson's or be early at the Theatre.…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 191908-26
Summary:

Thursday night, Pearl White with Warner Oland in 'The Lightning Raider,' Pathe's supreme effort in photoplay production. Book straightaway at Anderson's. Photo and film plot included. August 26 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-26
Summary:

Will be presented a superlative serial, 'The Lightning Raider' with Pearl White, the idol of all picture lovers, in the principal role. It is a beautiful film in every respect and Pathe's most supreme effort. Don't wait till Thursday for getting a seat. Ensure against…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-26
Summary:

The much advertised picture 'The Lightning Raider,' one of the best Pathe's productions, will be screened at Victoria Theatre on Thursday night. The management expects a big rush.

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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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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-28 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

It is too important to be forgotten. Tonight the Victoria Theatre management are screening Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider.' It is a superlative Pathe's serial and the best that Pearl White, the queen of the screen, has ever taken part in. Tonight you will see one of the most…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-28 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Pathe's peerless serial star, Pearl White with Warner Oland in 'The Lightning Raider,' episodes 1 and 2. Today's matinee: 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 15, 16 and 17. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-28 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Pathe's peerless serial star, Pearl White with Warner Oland in 'The Lightning Raider,' 1st episode: The Ebony Block; 2nd episode: The Counter Plot. Today's matinee, 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 15, 16 and 17. Booking at Anderson's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-29 - 1919-08-29
Summary:

Tonight, besides the screening of 'The Lightning Raider,' there will appear two genuine artistes, Miss Blanche Rossetti, a wonderful soprano, and Mr. Baroen, a famous 'cellist, who have Wo Laurels in Australia and the East. Programme details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-29 - 1919-08-29
Summary:

The premier house for good entertainment. Tonight's dual attraction, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' and a programme of music by well known ‘cellist and songstress. Booking at Anderson's.

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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.…