A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-12
Summary:

Apart from Shakespeare's play 'Othello,' the Victoria Theatre is showing war and big guns for the front pictures from Pathe's British Gazette; 'A Leaning to Leanness' and 'On His Wedding Day,' which are both comic films.

102
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-17 - 1916-02-19
Summary:

On Feb 18, performance by Tom Melbourne; the magnificent hunting drama 'The Culprit' in 3 reels, Pathe's latest British Gazette; Saturday's matinee 'The Culprit.'

103
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-17 - 1916-02-18
Summary:

Debut of Tom Melbourne and his clever company in The Passing Show on Friday, 18th February, 1916. The drama in 3 reels, 'The Culprit.' Pathe's British Gazette and comic pictures included. The Culprit also in Saturday's matinee.

104
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-19 - 1916-02-19
Summary:

Debut of Tom Melbourne and his clever company in The Passing Show on Saturday, 19th February, 1916. The drama in 3 reels, 'The Culprit.' Pathe's British Gazette and comic pictures included.

105
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-24
Summary:

Tonight! Great race week attractions - all comedy programme; performance by the Melbourne Comedy Company; last performance of 'The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid,' 'The Hongkong Suffragette,' and 'The Squaints,' etc; complete change of programme tomorrow, also…

106
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-21
Summary:

Great race week attractions tonight. Enormous success of The Melbourne Company. All comedy programme including The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid, and the Hongkong Suffragette and Squaints, etc. Also the Keystone film, 'His Sister's Kids,' and a selection of latest cinema…

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

108
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

All comedy picture programme from Friday to Sunday on 3rd, 4th and 5th March. For three nights only. Also 'Great Sale at Rightaways' by The Melbourne Comedy Company. See The Flapper, The Scotch Girl, The Manager, The Secretary and The Customers.

109
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-13 - 1916-04-15
Summary:

A drama in 3 reels, 'Adventures of a Madcap [sic]' featuring Jackie Saunders on Friday, 14th April, 1916. Comedies including 'Col. Hezza Liar in Mexico,' 'In Jail at Last,' Charlie Chaplin 'In the Park' and Chaplin as 'Janitor' [sic]. Charlie…

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-14 - 1916-04-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Adventures of Madcap' (3 reels), 'Charlie in the Park', 'Charlie as Janitor', 'Col. Hezaa Liar in Mexico' and 'In Jail at Last' (Keystone comic); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

111
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-17 - 1916-04-19
Summary:

A drama in 3 reels, 'The Heart of a Mother,' on Tuesday, 15th April, 1916. Interesting picture including 'On the Summit of Lingekoff.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Gussel, The Golfer' (by Keystone), 'Wifey's Investment' and…

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-18 - 1916-04-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Heart of a Mother' (3 reels), War Series (on the Summit of Lingetoff), 'Gussel the Golfer' (Keystone), 'Wifey's Investment' and 'Wiffles in the Workshop'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: '…

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-19 - 1916-04-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Heart of a Mother' (3 reels), War Series (on the Summit of Lingetoff), 'Gussel the Golfer' (Keystone), 'Wifey's Investment' and 'Wiffles in the Workshop'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: '…

114
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-27 - 1916-04-29
Summary:

The comedy in 3 reels, 'The Rose Amongst the Briars,' on Friday, 28th April, 1916. Miss Jackie Saunders is featured. Comedies including Charlie, 'The Tramp' (featuring Charlie Chaplin), Wiffles (coloured and featuring Prince) and 'A Sailor's Practical Joke.'…

115
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-01 - 1916-05-03
Summary:

The detective picture in 7 reels, 'Protea III,' on Tuesday, 2nd May, 1916. Comedy including 'The Sailor's Practical Joke [sic].' Pathe's British gazette included. First and second episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine,' 'Getting Acquainted' and '…

116
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-04 - 1916-05-06
Summary:

A grand gala programme for weekend. First and second episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine.' Comedies including 'Charlie by the Sea,' Charlie's 'Getting Acquainted,' 'A Fatal Taxi' [sic] (Keystone comic) and 'When Knights Were Bold.' Pathe's…

117
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-08 - 1916-05-10
Summary:

Dolly of the Dailies' [sic], sequel to 'What Happened to Mary,' in 3 parts and 'Professor Millar's Vision' in 2 parts on Tuesday, 9th May, 1916. Interesting pictures including 'French Troops near Salonica.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comedies…

118
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-11 - 1916-05-13
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' on Friday, 12th May, 1916. Comedies including 'Wiffles and His Fair Relatives' (coloured), 'Fatty's Debut' (by Keystone) and 'Col. Hezza Liar' [sic] and 'The Ghost.' Interesting picture…

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-12 - 1916-05-15
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Exploits of Elaine' (3rd & 4th episodes), 'Wiffles & His Fair Relatives', 'Fatty's Debut', 'Col. Hezza Liar & The Ghost' and 'When Flower Land awakes in Japan'; Screening of Pathe's British…

120
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-15 - 1916-05-16
Summary:

An astounding programme including 'The Foundling' in 4 reels, the second episode of a touching drama built on powerful plots and 'Dolly of the Dailies' in 3 reels. Comics including Brays famous cartoons, 'Blactys Adventure' and 'Maudrels Fate' in 1 reel.…