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: 1923-12-08
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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: 1924-01-19
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-23
Summary:

This week, Coronet Theatre is screening a melodrama mixed with humour 'Quincy Adams Sawyer.' Griffith's 'One Exciting Night' is scheduled to follow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-24
Summary:

Quincy Adams Sawyer' is providing big draw in Coronet. 'One Exciting Night,' Griffith's mystery film, starring Carol Dempster, will be followed next. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' for the last time today. The next attraction is D. W. Griffith's 'One Exciting Night' featuring Carol Dempster.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-26
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-28
Summary:

The Coronet is announcing the last two nights of Griffith's mystery film 'One Exciting Night.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-28
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen Griffith's 'One Exciting Night' for two more nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-30
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'One Exciting Night' today and tomorrow. 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms' featuring Estelle Taylor, is scheduled to follow.

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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: 1924-02-16