A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-16
Summary:

The second of the Carlie Chaplin Million Dollar series is billed to be shown at Victoria Theatre, entitled 'A Dog's Life.' The first is 'Shoulder Arms' and the third is 'Sunny Side.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-17 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Get ready for the roar on May 19th, 'A Dog's Life.' Booking at Anderson's. Prices $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-23
Summary:

Tonight, Charlie Chaplin's first million-dollar picture, 'A Dog's Life.' Note: the million-dollar Chaplin series are absolutely the latest Chaplin productions produced by himself under his famous contract with the First National Exhibitors' Circuit Co. of New York. We…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-21
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 9.15 p.m., the biggest attraction on the screen today, Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Also Toto in 'Nipped in the Bud.' Tuesday and Wednesday, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Mark of Cain.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-22 - 1919-05-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Bride and Groom' [sic] and 'Hands Up' episode 4. Booking at Anderson's. May 24 Remarks: Today's matinee at 2.15 and 5.15 p.m., 'Hands Up' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-28
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 9.15 p.m., 3 nights only, great Pathe Gold Rooster production, A. H. Woods presents Peggy Hyland in 'The Other Woman' in 5 parts. Also American Gazette 36. Wednesday, matinee 28th, May at 5.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-26
Summary:

Tonight the Victoria Theatre is showing 'The Other Woman,' a five-part Pathe production based on A. H. Woods' drama. In addition, there are Pathe's Gazette and Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-27
Summary:

Owing to the insistent demands of patrons of the Victoria Theatre, the management is screening on Wednesday at the matinee 'A Dog's Life' in which Charlie Chaplin figures. 'The Other Woman' was screened last night. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-29 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9.15 p.m., 'Hands Up,' episodes 5 and 6. Also a fine comedy, 'Battle Royal.' Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., by special request Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Prices as usual. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-31
Summary:

Those who enjoyed Mr Frank Keenan in the two Pathe offerings, 'More Trouble' and 'Loaded Dice' have a treat and a big surprise in store for them, as 'The Bells' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. It was first shown in Rialto Theatre, New York. Film synopsis…

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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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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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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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-30 - 1919-08-30
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider,' episodes 1 and 2. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Take a Chance.' Sunday's matinee, William Farnum in 'Samson.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-06 - 1919-09-06
Summary:

Tomorrow night, the string band from the S. S. Venezuela will be in attendance during the screening of the third and fourth episodes of 'The Lightning Raider.' In these episodes you will see Pearl White in a new series of thrills.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-06 - 1919-09-06
Summary:

Tomorrow night, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider,' episodes three and four, a new species of thrill. Also most interesting budget of world news. Sunday's matinee, 'Stranded in Arcady,' a five-part photoplay featuring Vernon [sic] Castle. String band from Venezuela in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-06
Summary:

A very well-arranged programme is announced by the Victoria Theatre management for tomorrow night. The screening of 'The Lightning Raider,' which was disturbed by 'The Globe Trotter' taking the house, will continue regularly in future. The film is featuring Pearl White and…