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Acrobats

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Performers

Found in 253 Collections and/or Records:

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 November 1889

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Reference code: 178R12.5
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Richard Geldard character comedian, Miss Florence Eugene, Messrs. Milton and Norris Pantomimists, musicians and acrobatic dancers, J.B. Sinclair English, Irish and Scotch descriptive and motto vocalist, The Clayton twins English, American and Dutch Character impersonators, The Comical Puzzle or, which is which of the two? Assisted by sisters Wood and Willis, Will Hoare novelty dancer, Mr Harry Carsdale mimic. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers,...
Dates: 18 November 1889

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 7 April 1913

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Reference code: 178R12.209
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Dorothy Ward Principal Boy and Musical Comedy Artiste, Shaun Glenville Comedian, Mrs. Walder Wallis Presents the 6 Puritan Maids in Vocal And Instrumental Entertainment, Torino American jugglers, J.H. Wakefield Coon Character Delineator, Jenny and Joe Comedy Songs and Neat Dances, The Mannings Acrobatic and Equilibristic Display, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, The Three Lyres (H.L. Harvey, F.C.Henderson and S.B. Lewis) American Comedy Musical Trio. Printed...
Dates: 7 April 1913

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 8 December 1913

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Reference code: 178R12.218
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. George Mozart Comedian, The Record Quartette South African Novelty Banjo Act, J.H. Wakefield Coon delineator, Prue Purl Entertainer, Harold Baker, Carter Livesey and Lillian Roseberry Comedy Sketch, Freda Waring Vocal Comedienne, Lorenz Four Vocalists and Acrobatic Dancers, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Woody, Wood and Wells Acrobatic Absurdity. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 8 December 1913

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 May 1914

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Reference code: 178R12.223
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. George Gilby Lancashire Comedian, Frederick Sylvester and Company, World’s Smallest Acrobats, The New Macs Knockabout Comedians, Patterers and Dancers, Rita Rhylle Dainty Comedian, Arthur Young Vocal Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope The Curse of War, Sam Kelly Scotch Comedian, The Kirbys Versatile Comedy and Burlesque Team. Blue and red type.

Dates: 18 May 1914

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 September 1914

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Reference code: 178R12.229
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jack and Evelyn, The Harmony Four Musical Comedy, Alick Lauder Scottish Character Comedian, Lily Leonhard Soprano Vocalist, Harold Baker Comedian, The Vedras Comic Acrobats, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, George D’Albert Comedian and Descriptive Vocalist. Blue and red type.

Dates: 14 September 1914

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 28 September 1914

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Reference code: 178R12.231
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Ella Retford Comedienne, Bay Russell Comedian, Musical Comedy, Rosei Archer humorous Songs and Sketches at the Piano, Mr and Mrs Harold Finden Sketch Artistes, The Evans and Alton Troupe Comedy Acrobatics and Pantomimists, Fred Emney and Louie Tinsley in Episode Entitled, 'A Sister to Assist Her', Palette’s Novel Performing Dogs, Arthur C. Clifton Versatile Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope Latest War Pictures, Yamamoto and Koyoshi Japanese...
Dates: 28 September 1914

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 July 1918

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Reference code: 178R12.240
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Talbot O’Farrell Witty Songs and Stories, The Piccadilians (Jessie, Estelle and Juliette) Musical Act, Babusio and Dax Comedy Acrobats and Tumblers, Jim C. Max in a Medley of Coon Songs and Dances, Gaye Gordon Comedienne, Royal Kondo Japanese Foot Juggler, Brown’s Royal Bioscope showing Latest War News in Animation, Molly Wells Chic Comedienne Assisted by Frank Mayban Some Bookworm Damage. Blue and red type.

Dates: 15 July 1918

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 23 September 1918

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Reference code: 178R12.249
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jack Pleasants Comedian, Will Walton and Co. Lancashire Comedy Act, Kitty Curtis Impressionist, Belle and Betty Novel Dancing Scenas, George Ackroyd and Ethel Remish Flautist and Soprano, Nora and Dane Acrobatic Absurdities, Brown’s Royal Bioscope Showing Latest War News in Animation, Fred Curran Comedian. Blue and red type.

Dates: 23 September 1918

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 16 December 1918

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Reference code: 178R12.254
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Horace Hunter and Lily Hammersley and West End Company in 'The Years Between', Haley’s Juveniles Vocal Scena, Lydia and Francis Parisian, Artistic and Acrobatic Dances, Tom Costello Comedian, Lucy Brennan Comedienne, Thelma Hamilton Soprano Vocalist, Brown’s Royal Bioscope Showing Latest War News in Animation, Frank Whitman Dance Mad Fiddler. Blue and red type.

Dates: 16 December 1918

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 12 January 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.256
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Nixon Grey Comedian Penrose and Whitlock, Harold Moss, Norfolk Gipsy Violinist and Isabel Maachah Musical and Dancing Fantasy, Olga Sydney Comedian, Nord and Dane Acrobatic Act, Lue Joyce Perfect Lady, The Mellow Dee’s high Class Repertoire, Brown’s Royal Bioscope In a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, St. Juste and Higgins. Blue and red type.

Dates: 12 January 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 9 February 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.257
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Gilday and Fox Hebrew Comedians, Jock McKay Scots Comedian, Rosie Lloyd Comedienne, De Busse Piano Accordianist, Nelson and Nelson Comedy Acrobats, The Carylls and Chorister, Thelma Hamilton Yorkshire Soprano, Brown’s Royal Bioscope In a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures , Nelson Jackson Humorist. Blue and red type.

Dates: 9 February 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 March 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.261
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. G.H. Elliott, The Original Chocolate Coloured Coon, Geaiks and Geaiks Eccentrics etc., Emilie Hayes Vocalist, Manuel and Francois Acrobatic Eccentricities, Auber Musical Monarch, Cliff Barrett, the Great Dame Study Assisted by Netta Clark in 'Auntie’s Visit', Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Frank Varney and Sou Brette Mirth Manipulators. Blue and red type.

Dates: 29 March 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 2 August 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.269
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Margaret Cooper Piano, May Sherrard Comedienne, Frank Powell Burlesque Patter Comedian, McGregot and Hood Comedians and Dancers, George D’Albert Comedian, Nord and Dane Acrobatic Act, Mdle. Zampa Gymnast, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Oliver and Mack In Comedy Skit, 'Hanging a Gate'. Blue and red type.

Dates: 2 August 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 13 December 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.275
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. George Mozart, Twelvetrees Trio Musical Interlude, Les Bastiens Acrobatics and Comedy, Trevor West and Hinsby Two Boys and a Piano, Dan E. Doyle and Myra Eyton Comedy Couple, Ray Varle Ballad Vocalist, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Harry Herbert Comedian. Blue and red type

Dates: 13 December 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 27 December 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.277
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. A Welsh Folk Playlet Entitled 'The Poacher' Played by the Hopkins Family, Haley’s Juveniles in a Beautiful Christmas Scena, Pasquali Brothers Tumblers and Equilibrists, Madge Bilton and Max Burlesque Comedy Couple, Harris Wright Tenor, Herbert Coonie Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Theo Moens Royal Belgian Court Entertainer. Blue and red type.

Dates: 27 December 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 28 November 1910

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Reference code: 178R12.186
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jennie Johns Comedienne, Tom Jones The Whimsical Welshman, Brothers Redmond Acrobatic Comedians, Fred Earle Character Comedian, Stewart and Morgan Vocal Speciality, Tod Lowen Comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Colin Mail Descriptive Vocalist, Minnie Leslie and Edgar Stevens Comedy Sketch. Saturday Dec 3rd 1910. Grand Benefit Matinee in Aid Of the Widow and Children of the Late John Lomax. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red...
Dates: 28 November 1910

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 6 February 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.190
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. King and Benson Comedy Act, The Four Athos Acrobats and Ball Manipulators, Russell and Held American Singing and Dancing Act, Jock McNeil Scotch Comedian and Novelty Dancer, Henry J. Harper’s Clifton Banjo Party, Pop Dearly Coon Delineator, Cissie Lupino Character Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Tom Stuart Burlesque Impressions, Roze and Calvert Comedy Act, Special Cine Matinees Every Monday and Thursday. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers,...
Dates: 6 February 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 April 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.191
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. 2 Bobs (Bob Adams and Bob Alden) American Entertainers, Julian Mack Assisted by Miss Nellie Booth The Dame in Topical Talk, Holden’s Original Mannikins Vaudeville Entertainment in Miniature, Ted Waite Comedian, Cestra Juggling and Acrobatic Waiter, Boden, Wilson and Boden Speciality Dancers, Maude Vera Comedienne, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Morny Cash Lancashire Lad. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 10 April 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 24 February 1913

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Reference code: 178R12.206
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Happy Fanny Fields Jolly Dutch Girl Character, Andy McLeod American Comedian, Instrumentalist, Raconteur, The Three Vims Juggling Act, Brothers Leo Comedians, Tom Stuart Burlesque Comedian, Silbon’s Cats Animal Training, Eily Adair Comedienne and Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, McConnell Trio Vocal Comedy Sketch, The Dayton Family, Comical Smart Acrobatic and Risley Display. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 24 February 1913

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 23 February 1903

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Reference code: 178R12.141
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Morritt Magician, Farrell and Willmot Comedians and Dancers, Barton and Ashley American Comedy Duo, Will Hebden Character Comedian, Gwennie Hasto Dancer, Chas. Austin Comedian and Mimic, Liet. Travis Ventriloquist, Dick Geldard Comedian, The Mozondos Comedy Acrobats and Barrel Jumpers. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 23 February 1903