A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Melbournes
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-01
Summary:

The Melbournes' new programme, which opened last night at the Victoria Theatre, was as full of fun as its predecessors. Performances by Mr. Collin.

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

Patrons of the Victoria Theatre is having, and will have, an exceptionally good time with the performance of Melbourne Comedy Company.

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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

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

On Mar 3-5, grand all comedy picture programme and 'Great Sale at Rightaways,' 60 minutes of melody and mirth; performance by the Tome Melbourne Comedy Company.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

Last three nights of the Melbourne Comedy Company; Screening of Comey Picture Programme

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Headline: A Great Bargain
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-06
Summary:

Everyone should visit the Sale at Rightaway's, presented by the Melbourne Comedy Company at the Victoria Theatre

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

In addition to the performance of the Melbourne Company at the Victoria Theatre. 'The Spell of Darkness' will be screened for the first time. The film's opening scenes were taken in the Champagne region in France. Film synopsis included.

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

The first performance of the last programme of the Tom Melbourne Company will take place tonight. 'The Great Sale at Rightaways' by the company is billed and the booking is heavy. Also a performance by Miss Ada Edney.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-06 - 1916-03-09
Summary:

On Mar 6 and for 4 nights only, the highly emotional dramatic photoplay 'The Nigger,' don't fail to see this wonderful screen production; on Mar 16, performance by the Tom Melbourne Comedy Co.; in the detective comedy 'Carolina,' see Waffles as the detective.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-06
Summary:

The Victoria has been crowded during the past three nights, the Melbournes' latest programme attracted audiences. The sketch 'Great Sale at Right Aways' was shown. Tonight, the popular American film 'The Nigger' will be shown for the first time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-06 - 1916-03-09
Summary:

The photoplay in 5 reels, 'The Nigger' for 4 nights only, starting on Monday, 6th March. Return visit of Tom Melbourne Company on Friday, 10th March. Waffles [sic] as the Detective is coming.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-08
Summary:

Another exhibition of the famous American picture 'The Nigger' was given at the Victoria Theatre last night. Melbournes return to the Victoria on Friday night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-09
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company is reopening at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night. The features of the company will be 'The Telegraph Boy' and the detective musical comedy 'Caroline,' or 'Who Stole the Ponsonby Diamonds?.' There will also be a grand all-comedy…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-09
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Co, reappears at the Victoria Theatre. With the return of the comedy-makers, together with a new set of pictures, an evening at the Victoria this weekend.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-10 - 1916-03-13
Summary:

Tonight, return of the Melbourne Comedy Company; 'The Telegraph Boy' and the great detective musical comedy 'Caroline' or 'Who Stole the Ponsonby Diamonds?'; also grand all-comedy picture programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-10 - 1916-03-13
Summary:

Return performamce by the Melbourne Comedy Company; Grand all comedy picture programme

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-10 - 1916-03-13
Summary:

Return of Tom Melbourne's Company tonight. An entirely new programme with 'The Telegraph Boy' and 'Caroline.' A sixty minutes of mirth and melody with all comedy picture programme.