A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-14 - 1916-02-16
Summary:

On Feb 15, 'As You Like It'; also 'The New Dawn,' oceanography; 'Delayed Proposal' [sic]; 'Wiffles and the Heiress'; 'Wille's Riot' (Keystone); on Feb 16, 'Othello'; on Feb 18, performance by Tom Melbourne.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-14 - 1916-02-16
Summary:

Two dramas, 'As You Like It' and 'The New Dawn,' on Tuesday, 15th February, 1916. Interesting picture including 'Oceangraphy.' Comics including 'Delayed Proposals,' 'Wiffles and the Heiress' and 'Willie's Riot' (Keystone). '…

3
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.'

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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.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-18 - 1916-02-19
Summary:

The debut of Tom Melbourne and his clever company in the passing show; Film screening of 'The Culprit' (3 reels); Screening of Pathe's Latest British Gazette and comic pictures

6
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.

7
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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-24
Summary:

Great race week attraction; New songs, new dances, new sketches and burlesques by the Melbourne Comedy Company; Film screening of 'His Sisters Kids'

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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…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-22 - 1916-02-22
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. Also the Keystone film, 'His Sister's Kids.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-23 - 1916-02-24
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. Also the Keystone film, 'His Sister's Kids.' Complete change of programme on Friday.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-25 - 1916-02-28
Summary:

Tonight! New programme, performance by Tome Melbourne's Comedy Company; two new Topical productions, a screaming comedy, 'The Joss Man' and a musical sketch full of dainty ditties and merry 'Melbournisms,' 'Before and after the Races'; all new pictures…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-25 - 1916-02-28
Summary:

Melbourne Comedy Company presenting 'Come Over Here', 'The Joss Man' and 'Before and After the Race'

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-25 - 1916-02-28
Summary:

New programme tonight. Continued success of The Melbourne Company. The comedy, The Joss Man, and the musical, Before and After the Races are included.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-29 - 1916-03-01
Summary:

Tonight! Performance by Tom Melbourne's Comedy Company; a two-reel thrilling tale of life in Alaska, 'Enmity of Love.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-29 - 1916-03-01
Summary:

Performance by Tom Melbourne's Comedy Company; Film screening of 'Enmity of Love'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-29 - 1916-03-01
Summary:

Performance by Tom Melbourne's comedy company in Aye Aye Captain tonight. A two reels dramatic picture, 'Enmity of Love.'

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-02 - 1916-03-02
Summary:

Last few nights of the Melbourne Comedy Company; don't miss 'Aye Aye Captain'; commencing tomorrow: 'Great Sale at Rightaways' for three nights only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-02 - 1916-03-02
Summary:

Last few nights of the Melbourne Comedy Company

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-02 - 1916-03-02
Summary:

Last nights of The Melbourne Comedy Company. Don't miss Aye Aye Captain. 'Great Sale at Rightaways' for three nights only, commencing tomorrow.