Karno, Fred, 1866 - 1941
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1866 - 1941
Biography
Frederick John Westcott aka Fred Karno, was an English music hall impresario and comedian, born in Exeter, Devon.
Among the music hall comedians who worked for him were Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Argyle Theatre Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0117
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a large number of posters as well as business records including records of artist bookings, accounts, scrapbooks, contracts and correspondence.
Dates:
1865 - 1941
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive
Posters, c1880 - 1940
Series
Reference code: 178R12
Scope and Contents
Large collection of Argyle Theatre posters.
Dates:
c1880 - 1940