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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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: 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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-19 - 1923-04-19
Summary:

William Fox's million-dollar picture, 'A Daughter of the Gods,' featuring Annette Kellerman. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-22 - 1923-05-23
Summary:

Tue. 22nd and Wed. 23rd May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Pearl White in 'Beyond Price.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' Tue. epis. 3 & 4; Wed. epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-22 - 1923-05-23
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday 22nd and 23rd May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Pearl White in 'Beyond Price.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' Tuesday, episodes 3 and 4; Wednesday, episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-22 - 1923-05-23
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday (22nd and 23rd May) at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Pearl White in 'Beyond Price.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' Tuesday, episodes 3 and 4; Wednesday, episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Get Your Man.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' epis. 11 & 12. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Get Your Man.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward' episodes 11 and 12. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Get Your Man.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward' episodes 11 and 12. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-07 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Thur. 7th to Sat. 9th June at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The Conqueror.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' Thur. epis. 11 & 12; Fri. & Sat. epis 13 & 14. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-07 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Thursday 7th to Saturday 9th June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The Conqueror.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' Thursday, episodes 11 and 12; Friday and Saturday, episodes 13 and 14. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-07 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Thursday 7th to Saturday 9th, June at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The Conqueror.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' Thursday, episodes 11 and 12; Friday and Saturday, episodes 13 and 14. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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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: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-05 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, with a title like 'The Temple of Venus,' it is not necessary to say much about the picture. If you liked 'A Daughter of the Gods,' you will also enjoy this one. Kowloon Residents are notified that it will not be shown at the Star. May 7-9…