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: 1915-03-22 - 1915-03-23
Summary:

On Mar 23, the beautiful & sensational picture 'Mystery of the Kador Cliffs' [sic] in 2 parts - 2,000 feet long; War Graphics 11th and 12th series in 2,000 feet long; 'The Great Bracken - King of the Wire'; On Mar 26, 'Tears of Repentance,' 'The Great…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-27
Summary:

Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager of the Victoria Theatre, has secured for three nights the magnificent photoplay, 'Neptune's Daughter.' This great production is in seven reels and features Miss Kellerman, the lady swimmer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-28
Summary:

Mr. J. J. Blake, Manager of the Victoria Theatre is commencing the photoplay by the Transatlantic Coy. 'Neptune's Daughter' features Miss Kellerman.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-30 - 1916-10-30
Summary:

On Oct 31, Annette Kellerman, the perfect woman and a company of 1,000 players, 'Neptune's Daughter,' the film masterpiece of the world.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-30 - 1916-10-30
Summary:

On Oct 31, Annette Kellerman in 'Neptune's Daughter,' 7 reels, a story that captivates the imagination, environed in scenes of unique splendour and eerie originality, don't miss this marvellous production, for 3 nights only and Wednesday matinee; on Nov 3, 5th and 6th…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-30
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre was crowded to the doors on Saturday night, when an interestingly varied programme was offered. The principal item was an abbreviated but most successful version of Moliere's 'Malade Imaginer.' The acting was of a very high order and the mounting of the piece…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-31 - 1916-10-31
Summary:

Screening of 'Neptune's Daughter' featuring Annette Kellerman; Coming film: 'The Red Circle'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-01 - 1916-11-01
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Neptune's Daughter' featuring Annette Kellerman; Coming film: 'The Red Circle'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-02 - 1916-11-02
Summary:

Last last of screening of 'Neptune's Daughter' featuring Annette Kellerman; Coming film: 'The Red Circle'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-02
Summary:

Large audiences were attracted to the Victoria Theatre by the film 'The Daughter of Neptune.' The film was taken by the Universal Company and features Miss Annette Kellermann [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-07
Summary:

On Nov 4, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; comics, including 'Charlie Chaplin,' orchestra in attendance; on Nov 8, 'Neptune's Daughter' by special request.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-07
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre, for three nights will screen the popular seven part picture 'Neptune's Daughter,' in which the Annette Kellerman plays the leading part. Last night, the 9th and 10th episodes 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and a Charlie Chaplin picture were shown. In…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-08 - 1916-11-09
Summary:

By special request, for 3 nights only, on Nov 8-10, 'Neptune's Daughter' in 7 reels, featuring the world's champion Mermaid, also a graceful dancer; on Nov 11, continuation of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and 'The Trey O' Hearts.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-06 - 1917-04-09
Summary:

Screening of 'The Submarine Pirate', 'The Rival Daughter', British Gazette, French Gazette, American Gazette and Comics

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-14 - 1917-04-17
Summary:

On Apr 14, showing the thrilling serial, 11th and 12th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring'; war graphic and Keystone comics; on Apr 18, continuation of 'Terence O' Rourke,' 4 & 6 episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-10 - 1917-05-10
Summary:

Coming screening of 'Red Haired Mary' featuring Mlle Mistinguett, and Gazettes; Coming film: Pathe's 'Who's Guilty'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-11 - 1917-05-11
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'Red Haired Marie', 'Battele of Trafalgar', 'Pathe's Latest American News' and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Who's Guilty'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-11 - 1917-05-11
Summary:

Screening of 'Red Haired Mary' featuring Mlle Mistinguett, and Gazettes for 3 nights; Coming film: Pathe's 'Who's Guilty'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-12 - 1917-05-12
Summary:

Screening of 'Red Haired Mary' featuring Mlle Mistinguett, and Gazettes for 2 nights; Coming film: Pathe's 'Who's Guilty'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-22 - 1917-05-22
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's great photoplay 'Ambition' featuring Ruth Roland of Red Circle, Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'Who's Guilty'