A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-05
Summary:

Victoria Theatre: Amongst the many new films at the Victoria Theatre is that of Pathe's Animated Gazette showing pictures of world-wide events. It is a really interesting film and illustrates at a glance what would take a considerable time to read. Miss Daisy Lundy maintains her reputation…

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

The current pictures programme at the Victoria Theatre includes a good film representation of 'As You Like It' and a new 'Wiffles' picture in colours. Tomorrow night, the Melbourne Comedy Company will give its first performance in Hong Kong. Mr. Tom Melbourne, Miss Eileen…

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

There was a very crowded house at the Victoria Theatre last night when the Melbournes gave their opening performance. Miss Ada Edney, Miss Eileen Melbourne, and Mr. Melbourne performed. Both Miss Ada Edney and Mr. Melbourne were in the closing sketch 'The Bachelor's Dream.'

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-25
Summary:

Tonight, the Melbourne Comedy Company will give another complete change of programme at the Victoria Theatre. Miss Ada Edney, Miss Eileen Melbourne, Mr. Tom Melbourne will perform.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-25
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Co., Tom Melbourne, Eileen Melbourne, Ada Edney have been playing to packed houses. There is not a dull moment. Among the pictures to be shown this weekend, is a comedy entitled 'A Tenacious Suitor,' which is very well spoken of.