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: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-02
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-23
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-10
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Headline: Mary Pickford
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-30
Summary:

Youth to Youth' is the current attraction at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. The film was starred by Billie Dove and Cullen Landis. 'Suds,' starred by Mary Pickford, will be shown at the Coronet till Sunday

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-30
Summary:

Few have questioned Mary Pickford's right to be American's sweetheart. A judicious selection has ensured the best of her film productions for Hongkong screens and she has aspired to the top of the tree here. In 'Suds,' which will be exhibited at the Coronet till Sunday, she…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
Summary:

Youth to Youth,' starred by Billie Dove and Cullen Landis, is the current attraction at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. 'Suds,' starred by Mary Pickford, highly pleased houses at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
Summary:

For a film above the ordinary which will at the same time provide genuine amusement, one cannot do better than visiting the Coronet during the weekend, where 'Suds,' starring Mary Pickford, is the current attraction. As the poor laundry girl of London who entertains her fellow-workers…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30