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…

2
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.

5
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.

9
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.'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-22 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

This is the same 'Jinx' as on page four, only a size larger. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-29
Summary:

Jinx.' Illustration included.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-08-27
Summary:

If you open an umbrella in the house; if you spill the salt; if you break a looking glass; if you walk under a ladder. Illustration included.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-30 - 1923-08-31
Summary:

The 'Jinx.' Illustration included.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01 - 1923-09-01
Summary:

Get your card of membership to 'The Ladder Jinx' Club.

15
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-06 - 1923-09-08
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, 'The Ladder Jinx.' Illustration included.

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

The Ladder Jinx,' an entertainment travesty on superstition. Illustration included.

17
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-06 - 1923-09-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Ladder Jinx.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-07 - 1923-09-08
Summary:

The Ladder Jinx' will get you if you don't watch out. Illustration included.

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

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Ladder Jinx.' Besides its distinctively funny situations, the direction has been scientifically and skillfully handled. Film synopsis included.

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

Jesse [sic] Robbins, who made 'The Ladder Jinx,' has struck out in an entirely new direction. Recognising the great possibilities of a travesty upon popular superstition, he built up an amusing comedy dealing with adventures of an unfortunate young man. If you wish to have a really…