A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 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…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-06
Summary:

The third and fourth episode of Pearl White's Pathe serial 'The Lightning Raider' will be screened in Victoria Theatre, and the Manila string from the s.s. 'Venezula' will be in attendance. Plot summary of the episodes included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-20
Summary:

The new programme that the Victoria Theatre management is showing tonight is a very fine one. There is one of the most excruciating comics in which Harold Lloyd has taken part, entitled 'Look out Below.' Also the 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Lightning Raider' depict Pearl…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-22
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre had a packed house on Saturday night when episodes 7th and 8th of 'The Lightning Raider' were screened. Harold Lloyd seems to be making a great name for himself amongst photoplay lovers for 'Look Out Below.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-09
Summary:

In the 12th episode of Pathe's new serial 'The Lightning Raider' featuring Pearl White, which was shown at the Victoria Theatre last night, there is a thrilling incident where an automobile is dashed over a high cliff. Episode plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-16
Summary:

Kismet,' in which Otis Skinner takes the chief role, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today as the special China New Year attraction. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-17
Summary:

One of the most arresting things about the Robertson Cole production of 'Kismet,' with Otis Skinner playing his celebrated role of Haji the Beggar, which the Coronet management are screening as their special China New Year attraction is the wealth of colour, beauty and detail which…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-20
Summary:

Kismet,' a film version of the famous play, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre for the last time today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-20
Summary:

Kismet' is showing in Coronet today for last time, starring by 'Otis Skinner.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-24
Summary:

Good Women,' the new Robertson-Cole Super-Special production adapted to the screen from the story by C. Garnier Sullivan, is now brought out as a picture. The film is directed by Gasnier, who also directed 'Kismet' before. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-02
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29
Summary:

The Griffith film, 'One Exciting Night,' which critics declare shows a completely new side of the big producer, is to be seen in Hongkong very shortly. It is described as a 'Mystery Picture' – in a double sense too, for the plot concerns a mystery, and details of the story…