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: 1916-02-18 - 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

62
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.

63
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-23
Summary:

Audiences are packing the Victoria Theatre for the performance of Melbourne Comedy Company. Pleasant songs were well sung by Miss Ada Edney and Miss Melbourne, clever fooling by Mr Tom Melbourne and piano by Mr H. Collins. Also, five good films also delighted the evening.

64
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.

65
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.

66
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.

67
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.'

68
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'

69
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…

70
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.'

71
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.

72
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.

73
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.

74
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.

75
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-13
Summary:

Aye, Aye Captain,' the great hit of Tom Melbourne Company is to be repeated at the Victoria Theatre.

76
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-14 - 1916-03-16
Summary:

Performance by Tom Melbourne's Comedy Company for theree nights

77
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.

78
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-14 - 1916-03-16
Summary:

The musical comedy tonight, Suzanne, by Tom Melbourne. For three nights only. Special Melbourne matinees every Wednesday.

79
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-17 - 1916-03-18
Summary:

Tonight, performance by the Tom Melbourne Comedy Company in 'The Broken Mirror'; a new musical comedy 'Good-bye forever'; also the Three Delroy; on Mar 20, 'The Passing Show' and 'The Bachelor's Dream'; on Mar 21, 'Keep Smiling' and '…

80
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-17 - 1916-03-18
Summary:

Performance by the Tom Melbourne's Comedy Co.