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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-04 - 1920-02-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Fawcett and Myrtle Stedman in 'The Majesty of the Law,' a Paramount feature in 5 parts, and Comedies. Booking at the Theatre.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-21 - 1920-04-23
Summary:

Tonight, Mae Marsh in 'The Little Liar,' and three comedies. April 21 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-24 - 1920-04-27
Summary:

Tonight, H. B. Warner in 'The Market of Vain Desire.' Usual prices. April 24 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on H. B. Warner and Clara Williams in 'The Market of Vain Desire,' also excellent comedies.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-03 - 1920-07-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Ivan Film Productions Inc. presents Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit' and comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-30 - 1921-04-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Blanche Sweet in 'Fighting Cressy' in 6 parts, and Comedies.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-23 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Frank Keenan in 'Ruler of the Road' in 5 parts, and Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-30 - 1921-05-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mary MacLaren in 'Bonnie Bonnie Lassie,' a comedy drama in 6 parts, and Comedies.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-12 - 1921-07-14
Summary:

Thursday 14th, grand free opening day, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., an all-comedy programme will be introduced. See the 'Bonds of Love.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-19 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Theda Bara in 'The Devil's Daughter' in 5 parts. Also Pathe's News and Comedies. At 2.15, 5.15 and 7.15 p.m. only, The Great Bracken's in their sensational wire and wonderful juggling acts. Popular prices: 9.15 p.m., $1.00…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-08 - 1921-08-11
Summary:

Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th August, 9.15 p.m., 'The Vengeance of the Wild' [sic] starring Charles Wheelock and Loraine [sic] Otto. Pathe's Gazette and Romeo and Juliet comedy. 5.15 p.m., 'To Honor and Obey.' 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., 13 and 14 episodes of 'Moon Riders…