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: 1916-01-17 - 1916-01-19
Summary:

On Jan 18, the startling and thrilling drama 'Neath the Lion's Paw' in 3 parts; a small drama ''The Fisher Girl's Folly' in 1 parts; 'Russian Army in Snow Clad Mountains'; Pathe's British Gazette; comics 'Bob in Love' and 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-17
Summary:

There was a well-filled house at the Victoria Theatre last night and a very attractive series of pictures was screened. A new Max Linder film, 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries,' the new Pathe Gazette containing some war pictures, and the five-part drama 'The Masked Amazon' were…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-17 - 1916-01-19
Summary:

The drama in 3 parts, 'Neath the Lion's Paw,' on Tuesday, 18th January, 1916. A small drama, 'The Fisher Girl's Folly.' Interesting pictures including 'The Potoroo Bat' and 'Russian Army in Snow Clad Mountains.' Pathe's British Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-18 - 1916-01-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Neath the Lion's Paw' (3 parts), 'The Fisher Girl's Folly', 'Potoroo Rat', 'Russian Army in Snow Clad Mountains', 'Bob in Love' and 'A Gay Dog Collared'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette;…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-18
Summary:

Tonight at the Victoria Theatre the new programme includes a thrilling drama, in three parts entitled 'Neath the Lion's Paw'; also the one part drama 'The Fisher Girl's Folly' and several interesting and comic films.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-19 - 1916-01-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Neath the Lion's Paw' (3 parts), 'The Fisher Girl's Folly', 'Potoroo Rat', 'Russian Army in Snow Clad Mountains', 'Bob in Love' and 'A Gay Dog Collared'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette;…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-19
Summary:

An excellent programme is being shown at the Victoria Theatre. Prominent among the items is 'The Russian Army Amidst Snow Mountains.' 'Neath the Lion's Paw' and a pretty British picture 'The Fisher Girl's Folly' were shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-19
Summary:

The thrilling drama 'Neath the Lion's Paw,' is the attraction at the Victoria Theatre. 'The Fisher Girl's Folly' is also shown. The war pictures consist of scenes of the Russian Army in snow clad mountains and Pathe's popular British Gazette. There are also two…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-18 - 1916-12-19
Summary:

From Dec 16-19, drama 'Neath the Lion's Paw' in 4 parts; 'An Intrigue of Fate' in 2 parts; also Keystone comics.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch 'The Punishment.' 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Freedony and Vaudeville Co. is coming. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-02-28
Summary:

February 27 and 28, March 1 and 2, 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' final epoch ‘The Punishment.' Matinee Sunday, March 2 at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest.

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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: 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…