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: 1918-01-09
Summary:

Mr D. Rodrigues, manager of the Far Eastern Film Service (Metro Pictures) has opened an office in Hongkong. His first film 'The Great Secret' featuring Frances Bushman, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre next week. Other pictures of the Metro series will be shown. Other pictures of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-05 - 1918-02-06
Summary:

9.15 pm performance from Feb 6-7, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' 'The Yellow Claw' & 'A Clew from the Klondike'; Pathe's American Gazette and various comics; look out for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-06 - 1918-02-07
Summary:

9.15 p.m. performance, Wednesday and Thursday, the 6th and 7th February 1918, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' 'The Yellow Claw' and 'A Clue from the Klondike' [sic]. Pathe's American Gazette and various comics. Look out for the opening date of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-18 - 1918-02-20
Summary:

From Feb 19-21, do not miss the continuation of 'The Great Secret' (9th and 10th episodes), 'Cupid's Puzzle' and 'The Woman and the Game'; Pathe's Gazette (as lively and interesting as ever) and various comics; watch for the opening date of the romantic…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-19 - 1918-02-21
Summary:

Programme tonight, do not miss the continuation of 'The Great Secret' 9th and 10th episodes, 'Cupid's Puzzles' and 'The Woman and the Game.' Also Pathe Gazette (as lively and interesting as ever) and various comics. Watch for the opening date of the romantic…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-25 - 1918-02-27
Summary:

From Feb 26-28, tonight at 9.15 pm, 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' entitled 'A Shot in the Dark' and 'Caught in the Web'; Pathe's American Gazette and various comics; watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with 'Pearl White…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-26 - 1918-02-28
Summary:

Programme tonight, tonight 9.15 performance, 'The Great Secret,' 11th and 12th episodes entitled 'A Shot in the Dark' and 'Caught in the Web.' Pathe's American Gazette and various comics. Watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with Pearl White…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-05 - 1918-03-06
Summary:

From Mar 5-7, tonight, the continuation of 13th and 14th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' entitled 'The Struggle' and 'The Escape'; Pathe's Gazette and a screaming comedy; watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with 'Pearl White.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-05 - 1918-03-05
Summary:

Programme, tonight for 5th, 6th and 7th March, the continuation of 'The Great Secret,' 13th and 14th episodes, entitled 'The Struggle' and 'The Escape.' Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedy. Watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with Pearl…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-06 - 1918-03-07
Summary:

Programme tonight, the continuation of 'The Great Secret,' 13th and 14th episodes, entitled 'The Struggle' and 'The Escape.' Also Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedy. Watching for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with Pearl White. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-11 - 1918-03-13
Summary:

From Mar 12-14, tonight at 9.15 pm, the continuation of 15th and 16th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' entitled 'The Test of Death' and 'The Crafty Hand'; Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedies; on Mar 15, 'The Fatal King' with Pearl White.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-12 - 1918-03-14
Summary:

Programme for 12th, 13th and 14th March. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the continuation of 'The Great Secret,' 15th and 16th episodes, entitled: 'The Test of Death' and 'The Crafty Hand.' Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedies. Kindly note, Friday, 15th March, '…

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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…