A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-05
Summary:

A vast film enterprise, comparable to nothing ever known before, has just been completed by Mr. William Fox, of New York. The super-film has cost £200,000 and was eleven and a half months in the making – 'A Daughter of the Gods,' starring Miss Annette Kellerman, directed by Herbert…

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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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-10 - 1918-08-10
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 'A Daughter of the Gods,' a beautiful picture story in 10 parts. 7.15 p.m. performance and also Saturday matinees, showing 'His Picture in the Papers,' a fine Triangle comedy in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-10
Summary:

A fine film 'Daughter of Gods' will be screened tonight. At the matinee a Triangle comedy 'His picture in the papers' will be shown together with new comics. Final episodes of 'Mary page' will be given on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-12 - 1918-08-13
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 'A Daughter of the Gods,' a beautiful picture story in 10 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-14
Summary:

The performances of 'Daughter of the Gods' will be extended. The Paramount film 'Each pearl a tear' featuring Fanny Ward will be screened at the matinee today and 'Mary Page' will be shown soon.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-28 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

28th, 29th and 30th August, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Each Pearl a Tear.' Also Paramount Gazette and comics. 7.15 p.m. performance and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday matinees, showing the first 5 parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-28
Summary:

The week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre is very attractive with Paramount photo-play 'Each Pearl a Tear,' the first five parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods' and another serial 'The Secret Kingdom' featuring Chas. Richman, Dorothy Kelly and Arline Pretty will…

12
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-04 - 1918-09-05
Summary:

4th, 5th and 6th September, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing a fine Triangle comedy in 5 parts, 'His Picture in the Papers,' etc. Matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing the last 5 parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

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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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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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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-25
Summary:

The principal picture at the Coronet Theatre is the William Fox Million dollar spectacle 'A Daughter of the Gods.' Film review included.