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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-26
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-02
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
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Headline: Hollywood
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-28
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-17
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Headline: Rolling Em
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-29
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-24
Summary:

A moving picture entitled 'Covered Wagon' now appearing in New York has broken the world's record for a continuous run. On January 31, it was appearing at the Criterion Theatre after 47 consecutive weeks and thus had exceeded the best previous record a few years ago by 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
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Headline: New Boy Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-19
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-06
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-26
Summary:

The Coronet is confident that 'The Covered Wagon' will gain popularity and will draw enthusiastic and pleased crowds to the theatre. Plot and production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27
Summary:

Away from the beaten track of cinema pictures, 'The Covered Wagon' proved itself a historical document of immense value aside from the thrilling days when the west was untamed and largely in the hands of the redskins. Film plot included. The story is a moving one and only capable…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

The Covered Wagon' is what is known as an epic film, which is safe to say the Coronet Theatre will be crowded during the showing of the picture. Production and plot details included.