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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in a romantic drama of the sea, 'Battle of Hearts.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 'The Red Ace,' 4th, 5th and 6th episodes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in a romantic drama of the sea, 'Battle of Hearts.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 'The Red Ace' 4th, 5th and 6th episodes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-19
Summary:

William Fox presented William Farnum in a romantic drama 'Battle of Hearts' with Lilian Marion as the leading role. This fine film is being screened in Hongkong Theatre since last Saturday and will run till Tuesday. Film synopsis included. The serial film 'Red Ace' starring…

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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: 1920-01-28 - 1920-01-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'The Primitive Call' with Gladys Coburn and an all-star cast of Fox players picturing a woman's power for good or evil. At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in the final four episodes of 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-28
Summary:

The remarkable five-reel masterpiece 'The Cry of the Weak' deserves to be repeated in Hongkong Theatre. Tonight another all-star cast of Fox players, 'The Primitive Call,' starring Gladys Coburn, will be screened. The excellent episodes of the serial film 'Red Ace,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-28 - 1920-01-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'The Primitive Call' with Gladys Coburn and an all star cast of Fox Players Picturing. At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 'The Red Ace' new episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-29
Summary:

The final performance of the five-reel special production, 'The Cry of the Week,' at the Hongkong Theatre, revealed the value of a great producer's intelligence. Tonight, another magnificent masterpiece of Fox's production, entitled 'The Primitive Call,' featuring…

13
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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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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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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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: 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…