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: 1916-02-07
Summary:

The Melbourne Troupe started a short engagement in the Victoria Theatre. 'Much ado about nothing,' 'The Joss Man,' 'The Sentry' will be played by the Troupe.

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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.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-14
Summary:

In addition to a new Pathe Gazette and another topical picture 'Big Guns for the Front,' the Victoria is offering its patrons an excellent representation of 'Othello.' tomorrow night, this will be replaced with 'As You Like It.' An all British company Tom Melbourne…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-14
Summary:

The Tom Melbourne Company will appear at the Victoria Theatre with its artistes.

5
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). '…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-16
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre will offer attractions, including Melbourne Comedy Company. 'The Culprit' will be screened. 'Othello' will be exhibited at the matinee.

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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.'

8
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-17
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company played for a short season led by Mr Tom Melbourne at the Victoria Theatre.

10
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.

11
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

12
Headline: The Melbournes
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-18
Summary:

The opening performance of the Melbourne Company takes place tonight at the Victoria Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-18
Summary:

The Bachelor's Dream' of Howitt Phillips Company will appear at the opening performance at the Victoria Theatre. Also a performance by Miss Ada Edney.

14
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: 1916-02-19
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre was crowded with the programme submitted by the Melbourne Co. The programme was lengthy, yet entertaining. Singing performance by Miss Ada Edney.

16
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.

17
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…

18
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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-22
Summary:

The Melbournes' new programme last night attracted an overflowing house to the Victoria Theatre, and every item was received with prolonged applause.