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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-20
Summary:

Tomorrow, a beautiful drama from William Fox entitled 'The Thief,' starring Dorothy Donnelly, will run till next Friday in Hongkong Theatre. Film synopsis included. At 7.15 performance the 7th 8th and 9th episodes of 'Red Ace,' starring Marie Walcamp, will be continued.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-21 - 1920-01-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dorothy Donnelly in 'The Thief.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 7th, 8th and 9th episodes of 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-21 - 1920-01-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dorothy Donnelly [sic] in 'The Thief.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 7th, 8th and 9th episodes of 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-23
Summary:

A William Fox film featuring Dorothy Donnelly entitled 'The Thief' can now be seen at the Hongkong Theatre. Film plot included. In addition, there is also a two part L-Ko comedy picture entitled 'On the Trail of the Lonesome Pill.'

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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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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-30 - 1922-10-30
Summary:

Last show today only, Monroe Salisbury in a Universal special attraction, 'The Sleeping Lion.' Commencing Wed. till Saturday, William Fox special production, Pearl White in 'The Thief,' 7 parts. Prices increased slightly.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-31 - 1922-10-31
Summary:

Today only, last show, Monroe Salisbury in a Universal special attraction, 'The Sleeping Lion.' Commencing Wednesday till Saturday, William Fox special production, Pearl White in 'The Thief' in 7 parts. Prices increased slightly.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-31 - 1922-10-31
Summary:

Last show today only, Monroe Salisbury in a Universal special attraction, 'The Sleeping Lion.' Commencing Wednesday till Saturday, William Fox special production, Pearl White in 'The Thief' in 7 parts. Prices increased slightly.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox special production, Pearl White in 'The Thief,' in 7 reels. Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m. Performances - $1.2 & 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. Matinees – 70 & 50 cents. November 1-2 Remarks: On page 7, another ad. will photo. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-02
Summary:

Commencing today till Saturday, William Fox presents Pearl White in Henri Bernstein's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Thief.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

From today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox special production, Pearl White in Henri Bernstein's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Thief,' 7 reels. Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m. performance, $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 70 cents and 50 cents. Booking at the theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

From today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox special production, Pearl White in 'The Thief' in 7 reels. Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m. performances, $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinees, 70 cents and 50 cents. Booking at the Theatre. November 1 & 2 Remarks: Another…

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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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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…