A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 59
1
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-01 - 1921-10-04
Summary:

Universal-Jewel presents the superb production, 'Sirens of the Sea.' October 3 Remarks: The biggest picture of the year commencing tonight. It features Louise Lovely and even bigger than 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-19 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

A Daughter of the Gods.' April 19 Remarks: Another ad. on page 7, Annette Kellerman is the leading actress. Also Miss Lucy Sheimo in new dances at 9.15 p.m. only.

3
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-26
Summary:

Mary Miles Minter in 'Emmy of Stork's Nest.' Billy West in 'Backstage.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14. At 9.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

4
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Annette Kellerman in 'A Daughter of the Gods.' March 27 remarks: 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 15. Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game.'

5
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., a big picture for our first anniversary, Associated Exhibitors Inc. presents Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in Longfellow's famous poem, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish' in 8 parts. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20,…

6
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-05 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, with a title like 'The Temple of Venus,' it is not necessary to say much about the picture. If you liked 'A Daughter of the Gods,' you will also enjoy this one. Kowloon Residents are notified that it will not be shown at the Star. May 7-9…

7
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-06 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a mile-a-minute comedy drama, First National Pictures presents Annette Kellerman, the star of Fox's 'A Daughter of the Gods' in her latest under-sea drama, 'What Women Love.' Also His Rascals in 'Dogs of War,' an 'Our Gang…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th August, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring the beautiful star Mae Murray. Also Paramount Gazette and Comics. Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th August, screening 'The Daughter of the Gods.'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-12 - 1918-08-13
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 'A Daughter of the Gods,' a beautiful picture story in 10 parts.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-14 - 1918-08-16
Summary:

Last 2 night only, 14th, 15th and 16th August, showing at 9.15 p.m. performance, 'A Daughter of the Gods.' 7.15 p.m. performance, screening an exclusive Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Each Pearl a Tear.'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-24 - 1918-08-27
Summary:

August 24, 25, 26 and 27, screening a fine Triangle photoplay in 5 parts, 'Let Katy Do It,' including Keystone and L. Ko Comedies. Wednesday 28th August, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing the fine 5 parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-28 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

28th, 29th and 30th August, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Each Pearl a Tear.' Also Paramount Gazette and comics. 7.15 p.m. performance and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday matinees, showing the first 5 parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-10 - 1918-08-10
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 'A Daughter of the Gods,' a beautiful picture story in 10 parts. 7.15 p.m. performance and also Saturday matinees, showing 'His Picture in the Papers,' a fine Triangle comedy in 5 parts.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-03
Summary:

31st August to 3rd September, screening 'The Secret Kingdom' in 15 episodes, 32 parts. Wednesday 4th continuation of the last 5 parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-04 - 1918-09-05
Summary:

4th, 5th and 6th September, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing a fine Triangle comedy in 5 parts, 'His Picture in the Papers,' etc. Matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing the last 5 parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Emmy of Stork's Nest' and Billy West in 'Back Stage.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14. At 9.15 p.m., 'The Daughter of the Gods.'

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-24
Summary:

Through the medium of the Coronet Theatre, that spectacular Fox super-production 'The Daughter of the Gods' is again before the public. Annette Kellerman, who is very appropriately called 'The Venus of the Screen' has in this grandly conceived production, plenty of…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-05
Summary:

A vast film enterprise, comparable to nothing ever known before, has just been completed by Mr. William Fox, of New York. The super-film has cost £200,000 and was eleven and a half months in the making – 'A Daughter of the Gods,' starring Miss Annette Kellerman, directed by Herbert…

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-31
Summary:

The 7th and 8th episodes of the 'Strange Case of Mary Page' will be screened tonight with Gaumont Graphic and Keystone Comics. A ten reel film 'A Daughter of the Gods' will be exhibited with amazing scenes, featuring Annette Kellermann and made by William Fox. Film synopsis…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-10
Summary:

A fine film 'Daughter of Gods' will be screened tonight. At the matinee a Triangle comedy 'His picture in the papers' will be shown together with new comics. Final episodes of 'Mary page' will be given on Saturday.