A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

28th February, 1st and 2nd March at 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 28 and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch. Matinee Sunday, 2nd March at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. 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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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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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: 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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-30 - 1919-08-30
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider,' episodes 1 and 2. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Take a Chance.' Sunday's matinee, William Farnum in 'Samson.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-06 - 1919-09-06
Summary:

Tomorrow night, the string band from the S. S. Venezuela will be in attendance during the screening of the third and fourth episodes of 'The Lightning Raider.' In these episodes you will see Pearl White in a new series of thrills.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-06 - 1919-09-06
Summary:

Tomorrow night, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider,' episodes three and four, a new species of thrill. Also most interesting budget of world news. Sunday's matinee, 'Stranded in Arcady,' a five-part photoplay featuring Vernon [sic] Castle. String band from Venezuela in…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-08 - 1919-09-08
Summary:

The Lightning Raider' will again be screened tonight at the Victoria Theatre. Come and see Pearl White in her unbelievable deeds of daring. The story is so amazing in its sensations that you will stay to applaud. Tonight the string band from the S. S. Venezuella will be in attendance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-08 - 1919-09-10
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider,' episodes 3 and 4. Also most interesting budget of world news. String band from Venezuela in attendance. Matinee programmes: Wednesday 10th inst., 'Her Hidden Past'; Thursday 11th inst., 'Candy Girl.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-09 - 1919-09-09
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre tonight, the third and fourth episodes of 'The Lightning Raider' will be screened. The string band from the Korea Maru will play a capital selection of music during the pictures.

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Headline: Don't Forget
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-11 - 1919-09-11
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Lightning Raider' are being shown tonight, for the first time, at the Victoria Theatre. You will also see the most daring feat accomplished by Pearl White. Another budget of world news and a fine Harold Lloyd comic comprise the programme. Don't…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-11 - 1919-09-12
Summary:

Tonight's programme, fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Lightning Raider.' Also a fine Harold Lloyd comedy, 'Hear ‘Em Rave.' Today's matinee, Gladys Hulette in 'The Candy Girl.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-13 - 1919-09-13
Summary:

Tonight is the last opportunity you have of seeing the fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Lightning Raider.' On Saturday at matinee at 6 p.m., the Victoria Theatre is screening 'The Celebrated Scandal' in 5 parts.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-20 - 1919-09-20
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' episodes 7 and 8. Also 'Look Out Below,' a most excruciatingly funny Lloyd comic. Matinees: today, fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Lightning Raider'; tomorrow, 'The Broken Oath,' a fine drama.…

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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…