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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
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Headline: Carol Dempster
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
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Headline: All About Dick
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09
13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

D. W. Griffiths latest production 'The Love Flower,' is now at the Coronet. The film starred Richard Barthelmess and Carol Dempster. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

For its final performance in the Colony, the Forbes Russell Company presented one of its greatest successes in 'The Naughty Wife.' Last night, the audience at the Star found it greatly to its taste. Performers include Miss Lewis, Frederick Burtwell, Guy Buckley and Billie Sinclair.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

The Coronet is playing up to its reputation for good pictures. Tonight it offers David Griffith's latest, 'The Love Flower.' The theme deals with the wonderful love of a daughter for her heart-broken father. Herbert Rawlinson [sic] has the main part. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The new film at the Coronet, featuring Richard Barthelmess and Carol Dempster, is a powerful drama, presented in the masterful David Wark Griffith fashion. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The Coronet is playing up to its reputation for good pictures. Tonight it offers David Griffith's latest, 'The Love Flower.' The theme deals with the wonderful love of a daughter for her heart-broken father. The film is from the pen of Ralph Stock, the famous author of 'The…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
Summary:

The Lover Flower,' a romance made by D. W. Griffith, will be shown for two more days in the Coronet. On Monday, Jack Pickford's 'Garrison's Finish' will be next.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17