A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 1919-08-29
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.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-06
Summary:

For tomorrow night a treat has been arranged by the enterprising management of the Victoria Theatre. The third and fourth episodes of 'The Lightning Raider,' featuring Pearl White, will be released and the string band from the s. s. Venezuela will play a critical selection of music.…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-20
Summary:

A very fine programme is being shown form tonight at the Victoria Theatre. The new episodes of 'The Lightning Raider' are just as engrossing as their predecessors and a very funny Harold Lloyd comedy 'Look Out Below' will also be screened. Altogether the bill is varied and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-27
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre tonight, besides new episodes of 'The Lightning Raider' the programme will consist of bright songs, duets and dances contributed by that English company 'The Prize Packets.' The Company has been drawing good houses since Thursday and there is every…

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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
10
Headline: Carol Dempster
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
11
Headline: All About Dick
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-14
Summary:

Tomorrow, Coronet Theatre will be screening David W. Griffith's production entitled 'The Love Flower.' The film features Richard Bartholmess [sic].

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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: 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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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
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the D. W. Griffith production entitled 'The Love Flower,' for two more days. On the other hand, tomorrow, Star Theatre will be screening 'Salome.'