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: 1917-08-23 - 1917-08-25
Summary:

On Aug 24, the wonder serial of the world in 15 episodes each two reels, showing 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow,' 'Through Bolted Doors' and 'The Disappearing Prisoner'; Pathe's British Gazette and 'Pathe's American Gazette,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-24 - 1917-08-24
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (5th & 6th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, Pathe's American Gazette, 'The Great War' and 'Max, the Victim of the Clutching Hand' (comics); Coming film: Pathe's 'At Bay'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-25 - 1917-08-25
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (5th & 6th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, Pathe's American Gazette, 'The Great War' and 'Max, the Victim of the Clutching Hand' (comics); Coming film: Pathe's 'At Bay'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-27 - 1917-08-29
Summary:

On Aug 28, Pathe's gold rooster play 'At Bay' in 5 parts, featuring Florence Reed, supported by Frank Sheridan & others; Pathe's British & American Gazettes and various comics; on Aug 31, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-27 - 1917-08-27
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'At Bay' featuring Florence Reid and Frank Sheridan, Pathe's British Gazette, Pathe's American Gazette and Various Comics; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-27
Summary:

An interesting programme has been arranged at the Victoria Theatre for this week. Commencing on Tuesday a fine five reel film 'At Bay' with Florence Reed and Frank Sheridan will be screened. The 7th and 8th episodes of 'Shielding Shadow' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-28 - 1917-08-28
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'At Bay' featuring Florence Reed, British and American Gazettes and The Great War 1914-17 (Trench 35) and Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-28 - 1917-08-30
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'At Bay' featuring Florence Reid and Frank Sheridan, Pathe's British Gazette, Pathe's American Gazette and Various Comics; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

Gee, This is Fine' is what you will exclaim when you see at the Victoria. Pearl White in the 'Lightning Raider,' one of the biggest pictures Pathe's ever produced. August 26 remarks: Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-25
Summary:

Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider.' It is one of the biggest pictures Pathe's ever produced, featuring Pearl White. You must not blame us if you don't succeed in securing seats on Thursday day; you should book straight away at Anderson's or be early at the Theatre.…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 191908-26
Summary:

Thursday night, Pearl White with Warner Oland in 'The Lightning Raider,' Pathe's supreme effort in photoplay production. Book straightaway at Anderson's. Photo and film plot included. August 26 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-26
Summary:

Will be presented a superlative serial, 'The Lightning Raider' with Pearl White, the idol of all picture lovers, in the principal role. It is a beautiful film in every respect and Pathe's most supreme effort. Don't wait till Thursday for getting a seat. Ensure against…

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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: 1919-08-28 - 1919-08-30
Summary:

Pathe's peerless serial star, Pearl White with Warner Oland in 'The Lightning Raider,' episode 1st: 'The Ebony Blook,' episode 2nd: 'The Counter Plot.' Matinee: 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 15, 16 and 17). Booking at Anderson's. August 29…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-28 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

It is too important to be forgotten. Tonight the Victoria Theatre management are screening Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider.' It is a superlative Pathe's serial and the best that Pearl White, the queen of the screen, has ever taken part in. Tonight you will see one of the most…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-28 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Pathe's peerless serial star, Pearl White with Warner Oland in 'The Lightning Raider,' episodes 1 and 2. Today's matinee: 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 15, 16 and 17. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-28 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Pathe's peerless serial star, Pearl White with Warner Oland in 'The Lightning Raider,' 1st episode: The Ebony Block; 2nd episode: The Counter Plot. Today's matinee, 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 15, 16 and 17. Booking at Anderson's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-29 - 1919-08-29
Summary:

Tonight, besides the screening of 'The Lightning Raider,' there will appear two genuine artistes, Miss Blanche Rossetti, a wonderful soprano, and Mr. Baroen, a famous 'cellist, who have Wo Laurels in Australia and the East. Programme details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-29 - 1919-08-29
Summary:

The premier house for good entertainment. Tonight's dual attraction, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' and a programme of music by well known ‘cellist and songstress. Booking at Anderson's.