A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-08 - 1913-01-10
Summary:

All new pictures, 'Two Sets of Keys' (comic by Prince), 'A Generous-Hearted Woman' (drama), 'The Barber's Wife' (comic), 'A Helping Hand' (comic), 'A Day Off' (comic); performances by Barrola, Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-12 - 1918-10-15
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Stolen Treasure,' a fine dramatic story complete in 7 parts, and various comics. Look out for the romantic serial, 'The Secret Kingdom' 1st and 2nd episodes. Six parts will be screened on Saturday next, 19th October.

3
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-16 - 1918-10-18
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Hand of Law,' a mysterious detective drama complete in 4 parts and various comics. Don't forget! Saturday, 19th instant, screening the 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-23 - 1918-10-25
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Man from the Dead,' a most powerful detective drama complete in 8 parts, produced by the Victory Film Co. Note: please note that the 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' will be shown at this Theatre on Saturday, the 26th inst.

5
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-26 - 1918-10-29
Summary:

Tonight, showing 'Turn of the Road,' a most exciting and attractive love drama complete in 7 parts, produced by the Vitagraph Film Co. and Keystone comics. Note: owing to steamer's late arrival, 'The Secret Kingdom' will be shown on Saturday, the 2nd prox.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-30 - 1918-11-01
Summary:

Tonight, showing the most notable Australian film, 'The Loyal Rebel' in 7 parts. Note: the 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' have arrived today and will be shown on this Saturday, the 2nd November.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-02 - 1918-11-05
Summary:

Tonight, a beautiful serial 'The Secret Kingdom,' 1st and 2nd episodes. This serial is unlike those of its predecessors, it contains a complete coherent story, sensational and attention drawing from beginning to end. It is entirely devoid of absurdities. Don't forget! Saturday,…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-06 - 1918-11-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening the 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom.' And various comics. Don't forget! Saturday, 9th November, showing another beautiful serial 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' featuring the famous Pathe Star, Miss Mollie King.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-09 - 1918-11-12
Summary:

Tonight, screening a beautiful serial 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' 1st and 2nd episodes, a beautiful serial of love, thrills and perils, featuring the famous Pathe star, Miss Mollie King. Don't forget! Wednesday 13th November, showing 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Secret…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-13 - 1918-11-16
Summary:

Tonight, showing 5th and 6ths episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom,' and L-KO splendid comedies. Don't forget! Saturday 16th November, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' 'Max Linder Joins the Colours' and 'Wiffles and the Tell-…

11
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.…

13
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.

14
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…

15
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.

16
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.

17
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…

18
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…