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: 1915-09-16
Summary:

Messrs Pathe Freres are preparing a grand film entitled 'The Exploits of Elaine' with Pearl White Pauline in the leading role. 'Lucille Love,' the product of the Universal Gold Seal Company is now being exhibited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-23
Summary:

The Nigger' is the next film to be screened at the Victoria Theatre. 'Les Exploits d'Eclaine' [sic] led by Pearl White is also to hand. This exclusive film is said to be far more thrilling than 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-01
Summary:

The Nigger,' a six-reel drama, will be shown for four nights. William Farnum is the leading actor. This is the first of a series Famous Player Co. films to be shown in Victoria. The film also scored signal successes at the London Shaftesbury Picture Palace and the New York Hippodrome. Later…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-05
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'The Exploit of Elaine' produced by Pathe Freres Co. will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. The cast is headed by Arnold Daly, Pearl White and Childen Lewis. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-01
Summary:

The new series of 'Exploits of Elaine,' starring Pearl White, commenced last night at the Victoria Theatre. Comedies are screened at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-08
Summary:

Victoria Theatre will commence to screen a mystery film 'The Shielding Shadow' on Friday. In the past, Pathe's serial 'Elaine,' 'Red Circle,' 'The Perils of Pauline' and 'The Iron Claw' were very successful. This is the latest Pathe mystery…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-09
Summary:

Victoria Theatre is going to show 'The Shielding Shadow' tomorrow. This Pathe serial continues the success of 'Elaine' to 'Red Circle,' 'The Perils of Pauline,' and 'The Iron Claw.' The film is played by Grace Darmond, Ralph Kellard and Leon Bary…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Starts at 9.15 p.m., May 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, the final episode of 'The House of Hate,' episode 20 'Following Old Glory.' Tonight, sees the closing of this great serial. It has been the greatest success since the first time Pearl came on the screen in 'Elaine.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Starts 9.15 p.m., May 1, 2, 3 and 4, the final episode of 'The House of Hate' episode 20, following 'Old Glory.' (Tonight sees the closing of this great serial. It has been the greatest success since the first time Pearl came on the screen in 'Elaine.') Sunday…

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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: 1919-09-08 - 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-08 - 1919-09-10
Summary:

Tonight's Programme, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider,' episode 3 and 4. Most interesting Budget of world news. Matinee programmes: Wednesday 10, 'Her Hidden Past'; Thursday 11th, 'Candy Girl.' Booking at Anderson's. September 8 Remarks: String Band…

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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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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-15 - 1919-10-17
Summary:

The Lightning Raider' episode 13 and 14 ('The White Roses' and 'Clear of Guilt'). Well-selected news budget and comics. Matinee: 'Todd of the Times.' October 16 remarks: Matinee: Pearl White in 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 3, 4 and 5.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-15 - 1919-10-17
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lightning Raider' episodes 13 and 14 ('The White Roses' and 'Clear of Guilt'). Also well-selected News Budget and comics. October 15 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'Todd of the Times.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-15 - 1919-10-17
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lightning Raider' episodes 13 and 14. Well-selected News Budget and Comics. October 15 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'Todd of the Times.' October 16 Remarks: Today's matinee, Pearl White in 'The Fatal Ring' episodes 3, 4 and 5.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday 9.15 p.m., a grand comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. October 18 Remarks: Today's matinee, 3.15 and 5 p.m., final episode of 'The Lightning Raider.' Sunday's matinee, Miss…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-20 - 1919-10-23
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., now drawing packed houses, a grand comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in his third million-dollar comedy, 'Sunnyside.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Spring Fever' and News Budget. Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. October 22…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episode of 'The White Horseman' featuring Art Acord. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 11 & 13…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat,' a story by Castilian maiden. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episodes of 'White Horseman,' featuring Art Acord. Usual prices. Booking at the…