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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th August, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring the beautiful star Mae Murray. Also Paramount Gazette and Comics. Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th August, screening 'The Daughter of the Gods.'

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-14 - 1918-08-16
Summary:

Last 2 night only, 14th, 15th and 16th August, showing at 9.15 p.m. performance, 'A Daughter of the Gods.' 7.15 p.m. performance, screening an exclusive Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Each Pearl a Tear.'

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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: 1918-08-14 - 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-21
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre screens the final episodes of a serial film'Mary Page.' Also, the Gaumont Graphic and selected comics will be shown in the intervals. Paramount feature 'Victory of Conscience' featuring Miss Lov-Tellgen [sic] in five reels will be screened on Saturday. As…

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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…

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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: 1921-10-01 - 1921-10-04
Summary:

Universal-Jewel presents the superb production, 'Sirens of the Sea.' October 3 Remarks: The biggest picture of the year commencing tonight. It features Louise Lovely and even bigger than 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

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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…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

William Fox presents 'The Temple of Venus' with Mary Philbin, a Henry Otto production. In 1915, William Fox made 'A Daughter of the Gods,' come and compare the screen beauties of today with those of ten years ago. Illustration included.