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 4 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
Bill Barnes Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0172
Scope and Contents
Programmes, posters and photographs mainly related to the Poole family's travelling Myriorama show.
Dates:
1881 - 2017
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
Programmes , 1881 - 2016
Series
Reference code: 178K53
Scope and Contents
Pre-Film and variety and music hall programmes mainly related to the travelling shows of Joseph Poole and Harry Poole, Harry H. Hamilton, Mapleston Brothers and Adams but it also includes other showmen.
Dates:
1881 - 2016