A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-06 - 1916-09-07
Summary:

On Sep 6-8, 7th & 8th episodes of 'Neal of the Navy,' Annette was offered to the Sun Worshippers for sacrifice by her captors, escaped and saved Neal from being stoned to death.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-09 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

On Sep 9-12, 9th & 10th episodes of 'Neal of the Navy,' Annette is captured again, and loses the map of the lost island, again saves her: but the map is not yet recovered.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-27
Summary:

Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager of the Victoria Theatre, has secured for three nights the magnificent photoplay, 'Neptune's Daughter.' This great production is in seven reels and features Miss Kellerman, the lady swimmer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-28
Summary:

Mr. J. J. Blake, Manager of the Victoria Theatre is commencing the photoplay by the Transatlantic Coy. 'Neptune's Daughter' features Miss Kellerman.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-30 - 1916-10-30
Summary:

On Oct 31, Annette Kellerman, the perfect woman and a company of 1,000 players, 'Neptune's Daughter,' the film masterpiece of the world.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-30 - 1916-10-30
Summary:

On Oct 31, Annette Kellerman in 'Neptune's Daughter,' 7 reels, a story that captivates the imagination, environed in scenes of unique splendour and eerie originality, don't miss this marvellous production, for 3 nights only and Wednesday matinee; on Nov 3, 5th and 6th…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-30
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre was crowded to the doors on Saturday night, when an interestingly varied programme was offered. The principal item was an abbreviated but most successful version of Moliere's 'Malade Imaginer.' The acting was of a very high order and the mounting of the piece…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-31 - 1916-10-31
Summary:

Screening of 'Neptune's Daughter' featuring Annette Kellerman; Coming film: 'The Red Circle'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-01 - 1916-11-01
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Neptune's Daughter' featuring Annette Kellerman; Coming film: 'The Red Circle'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-02 - 1916-11-02
Summary:

Last last of screening of 'Neptune's Daughter' featuring Annette Kellerman; Coming film: 'The Red Circle'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-02
Summary:

Large audiences were attracted to the Victoria Theatre by the film 'The Daughter of Neptune.' The film was taken by the Universal Company and features Miss Annette Kellermann [sic].

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., a big picture for our first anniversary, Associated Exhibitors Inc. presents Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in Longfellow's famous poem, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish' in 8 parts. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a big picture for our first anniversary, Associated Exhibitors' Inc. presents Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in Longfellow's famous poem, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish' in 8 reels. Prices of admission: 5.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-05 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

Today positively last performances at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in 'The Courtship of Myles Standish.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Annette Kellerman, the star of the Fox's 'A Daughter of the Gods,' in her latest under-sea drama, 'What Women…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-06 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a mile-a-minute comedy drama, First National Pictures presents Annette Kellerman, the star of Fox's 'A Daughter of the Gods' in her latest under-sea drama, 'What Women Love.' Also His Rascals in 'Dogs of War,' an 'Our Gang…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-06 - 1925-05-07
Summary:

Today to Friday at 5.15 and 9.15, Annette Kellerman, the star of the Fox's 'A Daughter of the Gods' in 'What Women Love.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-06
Summary:

What Women Love,' a picture featuring Annette Kellerman is the attraction at the Queen's theatre beginning today. Annette Kellerman had been starred in 'A Daughter of the Gods' several years ago. On the same programme is shown 'Dogs of War' the latest 'Our Gang…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-06
Summary:

Beginning today, Queen's Theatre will be screening a First National attraction 'What Woman Love.' The film features Annette Kellerman who is famous for her performance in William Fox's production 'A Daughter of the Gods.' The film displays thrilling and laughs…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-06
Summary:

What Women Love,' a First National picture featuring Annette Kellerman, is the attraction at the Queen's Theatre beginning today. Annette Kellerman is an Australian champion swimmer and everybody will remember her as the star in William Fox's production 'A Daughter of the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-06 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, a mile-a-minute comedy drama, First National Pictures presents Annette Kellerman, the star of Fox's 'A Daughter of the Gods' in her latest undersea drama, 'What Women Love.' Also His Rascals in 'Dogs of War,' an Our Gang comedy in 2…