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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 1921-08-30
Summary:

One Hour Before Dawn,' in which H. B. Warner will be starred at the Coronet Theatre next Thursday will baffle a man's brain and defy a woman's intuition.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-31
Summary:

One Hour Before Dawn' will be screened at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-01
Summary:

The power of suggestion plays an important part in 'One Hour Before Dawn,' Mansfield Scott's mystery drama which introduces H. B. Warner to the Pathe program, is at the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-02
Summary:

The film play that is worth seeing is 'One Hour Before Dawn,' featuring H. B.Warner and Frank Leigh, at the Coronet. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-02
Summary:

An in-depth review of 'One Hour Before Dawn,' starring H. B. Warner. The film was shown in Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-30
Summary:

Dice of Destiny,' this evening's special Coronet Theatre holiday attraction, written by John Moroso and directed by Henry King, producer of 'One Hour Before Dawn.' H. B. Warner as the leading role. Plot and review included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-31
Summary:

Coronet Theatre presented a special holiday program yesterday. It showed the adventurous and romantic film 'The Dice of Destiny.' The film is written by John Moroso, a well-known newspaper writer, and directed by Henry King, producer of 'One Hour Before Dawn.' H.B. Warner has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-31
Summary:

The Dice of Destiny,' written by John Moroso and directed by Henry King (the producer of 'One Hour Before Dawn'), was screened at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. In the film, H. B. Warner acts as the principal role. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21