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: 1915-11-17
Summary:

Ashes of Happiness' is a two part dramatic coloured picture in which family misunderstanding is at last happily received. 'Snow sports in Switzerland' is an excellent 'interest' film; while the British Gazette and several good comics make up an attractive evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-04
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre includes 'Colonel Heeza Liar, explorer' which provokes the audience to roars of laughter. Other good humorous films are 'Friend of the Family,' 'Knight Errant' and 'Bunny and a game of golf,' while 'The…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-06 - 1916-01-08
Summary:

A real society drama, 'The Polo Champion,' on Friday, 7th January. 'The Signal of Death' in 2 parts. British Gazette included. Comics including 'New Cure for Gout' [sic], 'Guarding Adolphins' and 'The Boy, The Bust, The Bath.'

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre provides entertainment with variety. 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' is a comedy, 'The Broken Oath' is a long dramatic picture. The 'interest' side is well maintained by films of the Bombay iron and steel industry, 'The Hidden Nest Egg'…

5
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.

6
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.

7
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.

8
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.'

9
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.'

10
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.

12
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.

13
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.

14
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.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-23 - 1918-10-25
Summary:

The seventh to ninth episodes of 'Who is Number One?' and comics tonight. Next serial 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 26th October.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-26 - 1918-10-26
Summary:

The serial 'The Mystery Ship' tonight.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-28 - 1918-10-29
Summary:

The first and second episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' tonight, including Universal Weekly and comics.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-30 - 1918-11-01
Summary:

The tenth to twelfth episodes of 'Who is Number One?' and comics tonight. The third and fourth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 2nd November.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-04 - 1918-11-05
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' from Saturday, 2nd to Tuesday 5th November, including Universal Weekly and comics. The final episodes of 'Who is Number One?' on Wednesday, 6th November.

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-08 - 1918-11-12
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' from 9th to 12th November, including Universal Weekly and comics. Blanche Sweet in 'The Dupe' in 5 parts on Wednesday, 13th November. Special matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 14th November.