Holmes, Fred (Frederick), 1878 - 1951
Dates
- Existence: 1878 - 1951
Biography
Fred Holmes was an instrumental manager throughout Redfern's career, in charge of a number of itinerant shows, and later permanent shows.
Fred Holmes was born in Dronfield, Chesterfield in 1878. He started working with Jasper Redfern around 1894 becoming proficient in photography then developing to become a 'Skilled operator' of animated pictures, a camera man and projectionist.
From 1900 to 1905, he travelled extensively with Jasper Redfern and was the manager for Redfern's vaudeville and animated picture shows. Including the two seasons at Redfern's 'Palace by the Sea' in Southend where he took stills and some movies. When Jasper Redfern set up the first picture house in Sheffield, Holmes became the manager as well as general manager for Redfern's various enterprises around the country.
Redfern and Holmes parted ways in 1912 when Redfern's business folded in 1912 but Holmes was retained as manager of the New Central Hall Cinema, which was named the Tivoli in 1913.
From 1914 until his retirement in 1937, Holmes was the manager of the Heeley Electric Palace on Chesterfield Road. In 1939 he moved to Tupton, Derbyshire and worked at Rawson's brewery, Sheffield during the war.
Fred Holmes died in 1951.
Found in 45 Collections and/or Records:
Animated Picture Exhibition Rules, c1900 - 1920
Rules for animated picture and cinematograph exhibitions. Typed.
Assembly Hall, Saltburn Handbill, 10 June c1900 - 1920
A Grand Sacred Concert and Cinematograph representation, by Mr Jasper Redfern, of the 'Oberammergau' Passion Play. Printed by H. Hamilton, Saltburn, 4pp.
Central Hall, Norfolk Street Poster, c1900 - 1920
Sir Henry Irvines Funeral - J. Redfern.
Central Hall, Norfolk Street, Sheffield Poster, c1900 - 1920
Jasper Redfern's Animated Pictures. Bill is in two pieces, but has other acts. Printed by Willson's New Walk Colour Printing Works, Leicester. Red and Blue.
Central Hall, Norfolk Street, Sheffield Poster, 11 December [1905]
Charles Coborn - The Man who Broke the 'Bank of Monte Carlo'. The Banzai-Parez - Musical Troupe; Jasper Redfern's Animated Pictures - How Money is Made; Harland and Rollison - famous comedy musicians.
Central Hall, Norfolk Street, Sheffield Poster, 4 December 1905
Norfolk Street, Sheffield. Jasper Redfern's Animated pictures and Grand Vaudeville Company. Life of the Notorious Charles Peace. Whale Hunting in the Shetland Isles. Lilian Brothers - athletic act. Fred Hudson - entertainer and mimic. Lil Neville - vocalist. Cytoza, the artist’s model. Printed by Williams, New Walk Colour Printing Works, Leicester. Red and blue type on off white background with red border.
Central Hall Poster, 25 September c1900 - 1920
Norfolk Street, Sheffield. Jasper Redfern's Animated Pictures and Vaudeville Entertainment. Gravetta and Parr - impersonators, comedy and juggling. Percy Farrimonde - singer. Madame Gavetta - vocalist. Stanert and Yondi - musical entertainers. Imperial Concert Orchestra. Printed by Jas Neville, 134 Carver St. Moorhead, Sheffield. Blue type on off white background with blue border.
Central Hall Poster, c1900 - 1920
Cinematograph Act 1909 Licence, 1913
A copy of the Cinematograph Act 1909 Licence in an envelope.
Correspondence, 1900 - 1914
Collection of letters, envelopes, stamps, telegrams and tickets.