A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-13
Summary:

Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate' also featuring Kathryn McGuire, Melbourne McDowell, Clyde Fillmore. Don't forget to see France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins.' Coming! William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January 12 remarks: Today, the best Chinese production…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-31
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-12
Summary:

The Love Pirate,' a Richard Thomas production, released by F.B.O., showing at the World Theatre today. The picture is starred by Melbourne McDowell, Carmel Myers, Kathryn McGuire, Clyde Fillmore, John Tonkey, Carol Halloway and Edward W. Borman. Richard Thomas is the producer. Film plot…

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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.

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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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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday, the picture you've been long waiting for 'Merry-Go-Round' in eleven reels featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. The latest Chinese super-production 'The Valiant Brothers' in ten reels produced by Commercial Press Ltd. Also 'Mr.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Sunday 11th to Tuesday 13th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Love Pirate,' presented by Wm. La Planto [sic], featuring Carmel Myers, Kathryn McGuire, Melbourne McDowell [sic], Clyde Fillmore and an all-star cast. Speical music. No advance in prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-04 - 1916-04-05
Summary:

Melbournes farewell special programme; Music Proformance

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-13
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate,' featuring Carmel Myers, Kathryn McGuire, Melbourne McDowell [sic], Clyde Fillmore and an all-star cast. With special music. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday, France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins.'…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-29
Summary:

Tonight, the Melbourne Comedy Co. is giving another change of programme at the Victoria. 'Here We are again' in which the doings of the H.K.V.C. are chronicled, and a production by Tom Melbourne entitled 'Aye Aye Captain' are amongst the items advertised. During the past…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-14
Summary:

The Melbourne Company will stage a miniature musical comedy called 'Suzanne,' members included Tosti, Stephen Adams, Edwin Green, Arthur Sullivan, Tschaikowsky, Sidney Jones, Lionel Monckton, Wagner and Miss Ada Edney with Mr Tom Melbourne.

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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.

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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: 1916-03-09
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: 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: 1916-03-14
Summary:

Something entirely different' is being advertised for tonight's show by the Melbourne Company at the Victoria, and judging from excerpts extracted for 'Suzanne,' it should be a musical treat. Wagner, Tschaikowsky, Sullivan, Mendelssohn, Chas. Aucliffe [sic], Sidney Jones, etc…

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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.

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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…