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: 1915-10-21 - 1915-10-23
Summary:

On Oct 22, 'Wiffles in Love and War' in 2 parts, 2,000 ft., a scream from beginning to end; 'For Honour and Country,' an episode of the war; Pathe's British Gazette; on Oct 25 and for one week only, farewell performance of Clarke.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-21 - 1915-10-23
Summary:

Wiffles in Love and War,' in 2 parts and 2,000 feet long, on Friday, 22nd October, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Farewell performances of Miss May Clark on Monday, 25th October.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-22 - 1915-10-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles in Love and War' (2 parts, 2,000 ft) and 'For Honour and Country'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming performance by May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-23 - 1915-10-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles in Love and War' (2 parts, 2,000 ft) and 'For Honour and Country'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming performance by May Clarke

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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: 1919-08-28 - 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.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-30 - 1919-08-30
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider,' 1st episode: The Ebony Block; 2nd episode: The Counter Plot. Harold Lloyd in 'Take a Chance.' Sunday's matinee, William Farnum in 'Samson.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-05 - 1919-09-12
Summary:

The Lightning Raider' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. Many of the most modern scientific inventions are utilised in these two episodes starring Pearl White. On Sunday, you will also witness the guards triumphal march through London. There is a most interesting British Gazette.…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-06 - 1919-09-09
Summary:

See Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider,' episode 3 and 4. String Band from the S. S. 'Venezuela.' September 6 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The Lightning Raider.' Sunday's matinee, 'Stranded in Arcady,' a 5-part photoplay featuring Vernon […