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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-26
Summary:

Mary Miles Minter in 'Emmy of Stork's Nest.' Billy West in 'Backstage.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14. At 9.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Emmy of Stork's Nest' and Billy West in 'Back Stage.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14. At 9.15 p.m., 'The Daughter of the Gods.'

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Emmy of Stork's Nest' and Billy West in 'Backstage.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14. At 9.15 p.m., 'The Daughter of the Gods.' March 27 Remarks: Ad. on 'A 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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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: 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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

William Fox presents 'The Temple of Venus' with Mary Philbin, a Henry Otto production. In 1915, William Fox made 'A Daughter of the Gods,' come and compare the screen beauties of today with those of ten years ago. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox super special production of Zane Grey's famous story, 'The Last Trail' with Maurice Flynn, Eva Novak and Wallace Beery. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Bring Him In,' the sixth of the 'Fight and Win' series. Starting…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox super special production, 'The Last Trail,' with Maurice Flynn, Eva Novak, Wallace Beery, etc. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Bring Him In,' the sixth of the 'Fight and Win' series. Staring Thursday, 'Slave of…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15, William Fox's super special production of Zane Grey's famous story, 'The Last Trail,' with Maurice Lynn, Eva Novak, Wallace Beery and a brilliant cast. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Bring Him In.' Starting Thursday, a picturization of…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-10 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Honoré de Balzac's famous story, 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers. June 11 & 12 Remarks: Every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth Roland in 'Ruth of the Range.' Every Sunday to Wednesday,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents 'Slave of Desire,' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers and a great cast, adapted from the great Honore de Balzac's immortal story. Time Table for our 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. shows: every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers and a great cast, adapted from the immortal story by Balzac. At 2.30 and 7.15, every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth Roland in 'Ruth of the Range'; every Sunday to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened 'Slave of Desire' featuring Bessie Love, Carmel Myres and George Walsh. The film is a screen version of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.' The film stays true to the original story. The supporting cast includes William Orlamond,…