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.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Emmy of Stork's Nest' and Billy West in 'Backstage.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14. At 9.15 p.m., 'The Daughter of the Gods.' March 27 Remarks: Ad. on 'A Daughter of the Gods'…

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Annette Kellerman in 'A Daughter of the Gods' March 23 Remarks: Picture or illustration included.

13
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-19 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

At 5.30 and 9.15, 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Forthcoming attractions, a Frank Woods production, 'Richard the Lion-Hearted,' based on Sir Walter Scott's novel with Wallace Beery. Also Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-23
Summary:

The impression made by 'Robin Hood,' with Douglas Fairbanks and Wallace Beery, amongst others, was immense. Now we are to have the sequel to that film fancy in 'Richard, the Lion-Hearted,' which is showing at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. at usual prices, Wallace Beery in 'Richard the Lion-Hearted.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-26 - 1924-12-26
Summary:

Today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, United Artists presents Companion Picture to 'Robin Hood,' 'Richard the Lion-Hearted' with Wallace Beery.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, the big Xmas programme, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Adventurer' and Charles Hutchinson in 'Hutch Stirs ‘em Up.' Added Christmas feature, Miss Ivy Nicholls in a new and novel song offering. By popular demand, tomorrow, 'Richard the Lion-Hearted.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-29
Summary:

Wallace Beery as Richard in 'Richard The Lion-Hearted,' which is the sequel of Douglas Fairbanks' 'Robin Hood.' Film plot included.