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: 1918-08-07 - 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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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: 1923-04-19 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

A Daughter of the Gods.' April 19 Remarks: Another ad. on page 7, Annette Kellerman is the leading actress. Also Miss Lucy Sheimo in new dances at 9.15 p.m. only.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-19 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

5.30 and 9.15, 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

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

A Daughter of the Gods,' starring Annetta Kellermann [sic], is to be screened at the Star Theatre. At the same time, a series of classical dances is to be given by Miss Lucy de Sheimo.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-19
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'A Daughter of the Gods' featuring Annette Kellermann. Miss Lucy Sheimo will also give characteristic dances.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-19 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

At 5.30 and 9.15, 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

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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…

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

With a title like 'The Temple of Venus,' it is not necessary to say much about the picture, except that it is all the title implies. 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. Today…

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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: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-05 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, you will enjoy 'The Temple of Venus' if you liked 'A Daughter of the Gods 'Kowloon residents are notified that it will not be shown at the Star.

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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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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: 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…

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

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow positively last shows at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National presents Annette Kellerman, the star of the Fox's 'A Daughter of the Gods,' in her latest under-sea drama, 'What Women Love.' Also 'Dogs of War,' an…