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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance'. The picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Miriam Cooper and Elmo Lincoln (Tarzan). Sir Herbert Tree - Douglas Fairbanks -…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

By special arrangement with the Coronet, F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 1, 2 and 3, at 9.15 p.m. only, D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance,' the picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-20 - 1920-02-20
Summary:

Producer, star and story all combine to make 'Polly of the Circus' a great photoplay. You have seen 'The Auction Block,' 'Thais' and 'Dodging a Million,' so you know what the name Goldwyn means on a picture; you have not yet forgotten the wonderful acting…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-21 - 1920-02-25
Summary:

Producer, star and story all combine 'Polly of the Circus,' a great photoplay. You have seen 'The Auction Block,' 'The Thais' and 'Dodging a Million,' so you know what the name Goldwyn means on a picture. You have not yet forgotten the acting of Mae Marsh…

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-19
Summary:

It is not often possible to put an as good a show as that at the Coronet tonight! And so convinced are we of this fact that we will cheerfully refund the admission price to anyone who can conscientiously tell us that he has not thoroughly enjoyed the show! First of all, you will hear the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30
Summary:

True Heart Susie' is being shown at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. It is a picture of much the same type as 'Way Down East.' It is also a D. W. Griffith production and the leading parts are portrayed by Lilian Gish and Robert Harron, who made his name in 'The Birth of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-09 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

The cause of every great war; the cause of every rebellion; the cause of every religious persecution; the sole stumbling block to human progress; the one obstacle to peace on earth and goodwill among men is man's 'Intolerance' of the opinions of his fellow men.

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Headline: Intolerance
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-13 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

April 13-14 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. April 21 Remarks: The greatest picture of all time, 'Intolerance' will be shown at the Star. The cast includes Lilian [sic] Gish, Mae Marsh, Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge,…

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Headline: Intolerance
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-14 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

As title.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-16 - 1923-04-19
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's film masterpiece, 'Intolerance.' April 19 Remarks: Constance Talmadge had her first big part as the mountain girl in 'Intolerance.'

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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.