A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-07
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre, for three nights will screen the popular seven part picture 'Neptune's Daughter,' in which the Annette Kellerman plays the leading part. Last night, the 9th and 10th episodes 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and a Charlie Chaplin picture were shown. In…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-03 - 1919-10-06
Summary:

October 4, 5, 6 and 7, showing episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini,' and Comics. Wednesday, 8th, see Annette Kellermann in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-07
Summary:

4th, 5th, 6th and 7th October, showing episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini' and comics. Wednesday 8th, see Annette Kellerman in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-07
Summary:

Next Wednesday and on the 9th and 10th inst. A masterpiece film in seven parts entitled the 'Neptune's Daughter' will be screened, featuring Miss Annette Kellermann [sic] as the protagonist. On Saturday next the 11th inst. The 5th and 6th episode of the serial film 'Houdini…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-07 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

October 8, 9 and 10, showing a great drama film in 7 parts, Annette Kellermann in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Saturday 11th, episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

8th, 9th and 10th October, showing a great dramatic film in 7 parts, Annette Kellerman in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Saturday 11th, episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-08
Summary:

Commencing tonight the splendid film 'Neptune's Daughter' is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre, featuring the popular star Annette Kellerman in the leading role. On Saturday, further episodes of the serial 'Houdini' are being screened, together with some comic pictures…

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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.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Annette Kellerman, the most perfect woman in the world in the wonderful million-dollar spectacle, 'A Daughter of the Gods.' Usual prices. Booking from 10 a.m. at the theatre. Picture included.

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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.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-24 - 1920-03-24
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents the wonderful million-dollar spectacle, 'The Daughter of the Gods' starring Annette Kellerman, the most perfect woman in the world. At 9.15 only. Usual prices. Picture included.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-24
Summary:

The great Fox masterpiece 'A Daughter of the Gods,' featuring Annette Kellerman, should fill the Coronet every time it is shown. Film synopsis included. The Fox Company carried out their work in the production of what, next to 'Intolerance,' must be described as the most…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-13 - 1921-07-15
Summary:

William S. Hart in 'The Silent Man,' an Artcraft picture. Coming: Mr. Jack & Miss Annette in dancing, singing, acrobatic and novelty acts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-13 - 1921-07-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Mr. Jack Coco and Miss Annette in dancing, singing, acrobatic and novelty acts. Also, William S. Hart in 'The Silent Man,' an Artcraft special. July 13 Remarks: Ad. on 'The Silent Man' only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-14 - 1921-07-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mr. Jack Coco and Miss Annette in dancing, singing, acrobatic and novelty acts. Also William S. Hart in 'The Silent Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-14
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre's latest is 'A Silent Man,' commencing on Thursday the 14th inst. In this screenplay, Wm. S. Hart as a delineator of the Western character excels his previous records. There will also be shown 'A Desert Hero,' a two-part Fatty Arbuckle comedy, and Mr…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-14
Summary:

The latest film at the Hongkong Theatre's is 'A Silent Man.' In this screenplay Wm. S. Hart as a delineator of the Western character excels his precious record. There will also be shown 'A Desert Hero,' a two parts Fatty Arbuckle comedy and Mr. Jack Coco with Miss…

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

The Hongkong Theatre's latest attraction is 'A Silent Man' commencing today. In this screenplayWm. S. Hart as a delineator of the Westen character excels his previous records. There will also be shown 'A Desert Hero' a two-part Fatty Arkbuckle [sic] comedy. Mr. Jack Coco…