A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre on August 10th is to show a magnificent film entitled 'A Daughter of the Gods.' It is told that this is one of the best productions in cinema art yet presented to the world.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-08
Summary:

A Paramount photo-play in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring Mae Murray on 7th, 8th and 9th August. Gaumont graphic and comics included. 'The Daughter of the Gods' will be released on Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-08
Summary:

One of the best films ever shown in the theatres is the 'Daughter of the Gods,' which will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre on Saturday next. The film itself cost over a million dollars. It will be run until next Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-13
Summary:

Performance at 9:15 p.m. tonight, including a beautiful picture story in 10 parts, 'The Daughter of the Gods.' Performance at 7:15 p.m., also in Saturday matinees, including a comedy in 5 parts, 'His Picture in the Papers.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-14 - 1918-08-16
Summary:

Last 3 nights only from 14th to 16th August. 'The Daughter of the Gods' at 9:15 p.m. Performance at 7:15 p.m., also in Wednesday matinees, including an Paramount featured in 5 parts, 'Each Pearl a Tear.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-15
Summary:

Tomorrow the last exhibition of the magnificent film, the 'Daughter of the Gods' takes place at the Hongkong Theatre, and on Saturday the 11th, and two following days episodes of 'Mary Page' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-24 - 1918-08-26
Summary:

A photo-play in 5 parts, 'Let Katy Do It,' on 24th to 27th August. Keystone & L. Ko. Comedies [sic] included. The first 5 parts of 'The Daughter of the Gods' in matinee and performance at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, 28th August.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-27 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

Performance at 9:15 p.m. including a Paramount photo-play in 5 parts, 'Each Pearl a Tear,' on 28th, 29th and 30th August. The first 5 parts of 'The Daughter of the Gods' at 7:15 p.m. and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday matinees.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-03
Summary:

The first and second episodes in the 6 parts of 'The Secret Kingdom' tonight, including various comedies. The last 5 parts of 'The Daughter of the Gods' in matinee and performance at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, 4th September.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-04 - 1918-09-05
Summary:

Performance at 9:15 p.m. including a comedy in 5 parts, 'His Picture in the Papers,' on 4th, 5th and 6th September. The last 5 parts of 'The Daughter of the Gods' at 7:15 p.m. and matinees.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-07 - 1919-11-10
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre will show the great picture that will go down into history: Victory Celebrations at London, Brussels, Paris in four parts. Also, the first episode of 'The Tiger's Trail' featuring Ruth Roland.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-07
Summary:

A very attractive programme has been framed by the Victoria Theatre management for four nights, commencing tonight. A collection of vivid pictures taken in Paris, London and Brussels on Peace Celebration Day will be shown. In addition to this, the first episode of 'The Tiger's Trail…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-11 - 1919-11-17
Summary:

Tonight! Second episode of 'The Tiger's Trail,' full of gripping incidents. A laugh-a-minute comic, 'Serpentin as Janitor.' November 12 remarks: Matinee: 'The On-the Square Girl' featuring Molly [sic] King. November 13 remarks: Matinee: 'The Fatal Ring…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-14 - 1919-11-17
Summary:

Tonight! Ruth Roland in further thrilling exploits in 'The Tiger's Trail,' episodes 3 and 4. Harold Lloyd in 'Young Mr. Jazz.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-17 - 1919-11-19
Summary:

3 days only. The Great Brackens, second tour of the world. A truly marvellous performance. Also, episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management announce that they have a surprise packet in store for the patrons of their Theatre in the shape of a big vaudeville act which opens for a season of three days commencing Tuesday, November 18th. These artists come here with a big reputation and are sure to draw…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

The Great Brackens in their marvellous wire walking and other feats. Episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners' at the Victoria tonight, Friday 21st. November 21 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on Pathe's 'Carolyn of the Corners.' Booking at Anderson's. November 22 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on Pathe's 'Carolyn of the…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-22 - 1919-11-24
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners,' an extra-selected photoplay in five parts. Matinee: episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Also, comic and British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. November 26 remarks: Matinee: Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners.'