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: 1916-02-24
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.

22
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.

23
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-25 - 1916-03-29
Summary:

A Variety Entertainment organised by the Hong Kong Branch, Oversea Club will be given in the Victoria Theatre, including Tom Melbourne Comedy Company, Charlie Chaplin's Night Out and the War Pictures

24
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-30 - 1916-03-30
Summary:

A Variety Entertainment organised by the Hong Kong Branch, Oversea Club will be given in the Victoria Theatre, including Tom Melbourne Comedy Company, Charlie Chaplin's Night Out and the War Pictures

25
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-05 - 1916-08-05
Summary:

The last two episodes of the 'New Exploits of Elaine' [sic]: 'The Green Trunk' and 'The Triumph of Elaine'; also a good set of war pictures round about St. Mihie; Chaplin and Fatty in a screaming comedy.

26
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-21 - 1916-08-21
Summary:

On Aug 23 and 24, lectures by journalist on the great Western front with the Allies in France and Flanders, the fighting in trench and firing line by an actual eye-witness; don't fail to see his great war pictures, an hour and a half's great sensation.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…

28
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-24 - 1916-10-25
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Red Circle' (3rd & 4th episodes), Great War Pictures and Comics

29
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-20 - 1916-12-22
Summary:

Fron Dec 19-22, a sensational drama 'The Prisoner of the Abyss' in 4 reels; drama 'The Little Fiddlefaddle' in 2 reels; war, graphic, and comic pictures.

30
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-08 - 1917-02-10
Summary:

On Feb 9 and for four nights only, engagement extraordinary, performance by The Great Bunker; 11th and 12th episodes of the 'Iron Claw'; Pathe's British Gazette; war pictures and comics.

31
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-09 - 1917-02-09
Summary:

Performance of The Great Bunkerr; Screening of 'Iron Claw' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, War Pictures and Comics

32
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-10 - 1917-02-10
Summary:

Performance of The Great Bunkerr for 3 nights only; Screening of 'Iron Claw' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, War Pictures and Comics

33
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-12 - 1917-02-12
Summary:

Performance of The Great Bunkerr for 1 night only; Screening of 'Iron Claw' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, War Pictures and Comics

34
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-12 - 1917-03-14
Summary:

On Mar 15, the final episode of 'Greed'; 'Pathe's Gazette,' 'War Pictures'; comics: Chaplin, & Keystone; on Mar 16, 'Salombo,' sequel to 'Quo Vadis,' don't miss this great film.

35
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-13 - 1917-03-13
Summary:

Screening of 'Greed' (the final episode), Pathe's Gazette, War Pictures, Comics, Chaplin and Keystone; Coming film: 'Salomba' sequel to 'Quo Vadis'

36
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-14 - 1917-03-15
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Greed' (the final episode), Pathe's Gazette, War Pictures, Comics, Chaplin and Keystone; Coming film: 'Salomba' sequel to 'Quo Vadis'

37
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.

38
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1916-06-29
Summary:

From June 27-29, showing two thrilling dramas 'A Race for the Rubies' in 3 parts; 'The Legacy' in 2 parts; also comedies.

39
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-03
Summary:

On June 30 and for 4 nights only, showing a thrilling drama 'The Hand Society' in 5 parts; also comedies.

40
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'