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Comedians

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 609 Collections and/or Records:

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 November 1890

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Reference code: 178R12.15
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Miss Lizzie Valrose Comedienne, Mr Fred Cairns Versatile Character Comedian and Dancer, The Sisters Olive Duettists and Dancers, Jessie Hart Burlesque Artiste, Vocalist and Dancer, Mr Dick Geldard New Songs, New Characters and Old Favourites, Miss Kate Gower Electric Transformation Dancer, Bob Bradford Refined Character Comedian, Miss Maud Distin Lady Baritone, Mr W.F. Moss Vocal Comedian, Daltry Higgins and Selina Seafort in their new Entertainment,...
Dates: 17 November 1890

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 26 January 1891

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Reference code: 178R12.16
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Frazer and Allen America’s Recognised Comedians in Their New and Original Absurdity Entitled "Mixtures", Gladys Lorne Serio-Comedian, 3 Stannards and Miss Patrick Variety Performance, Mr Arthur West Extempore Vocalists. ‘The Captains Called The, Mate and the Mate said “Oh!”, Sisters Flexmore Duettists and Dancers, Voltynes Classical Comical Performance on the Triple Horizontal Bars, Ted Millins Comedian and Dancer, Brady and Johnson Variety...
Dates: 26 January 1891

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 2 February 1891

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Reference code: 178R12.17
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Donaldson Brothers America’s Greatest and Most Marvellous performers, Mr. J.H. Haslam Comic Singer and Champion Dancer, Charlie Joy Serio-Comic Singer and Champion dancer, The Musical Mataros, Edgar Izon Vocalist, Mr Arthur West Vocalist, Nellie North Serio-Comic and Dancer, Forrest combination in "Sunshine after Rain". Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and green type.

Dates: 2 February 1891

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 6 April 1891

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Reference code: 178R12.18
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Two Macs Irish Comedians, Peggy Pond vocalist, Sisters Weston Duettists and Dancers, Mr Alex Blane Tyrolean Vocalist and Swiss Warbler, Miss May Maccabe Serio-Comic Vocalist, Mr T.H. Spears Military and Comic Vocalist, Hibbs’ Quartette, Miss Ada Lundberg comedy, Next Week, April 13th, The Great Millis. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and green type.

Dates: 6 April 1891

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 2 November 1891

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Reference code: 178R12.19
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Sam Jesson Comedian, Miss Maud Hilton The Tyrolean Queen, Miss Edith Clare Burlesque, Mr Harry Shaw Musical Comedian, Miss Amy Russell Soprano Vocalist, Tony Griffin Feeney Redivivus, Irish Comedian, Miss Georgina Boyack Female Jester, Sandro Vio Famous Wizard King and Comic Conjuror, Miss Eva Merrywood Singer and Dancer, Robinsons Scotch, Irish and American Artistes, Mr W. Randall Robsonian Comic and Actor, Mr J.C. Heffron Character Comedian,...
Dates: 2 November 1891

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 February 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.20
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. White, Cary and Brown American Speciality Team, Miss Grace Vaughan Serio-vocalist and character actress, Sailor Bailey Topical and Comic Vocalist, Mr Paul Pelham Vocalist, Miss Madge Kelley Serio-Comic Vocalist, Mr W.H. Grosvenor Political, Pathetic and Comic Vocalist, Mr Mark Milton Vocal Comedian and Grotesque Dancer, Miss Nellie Gertine Descriptive and Double-Voiced Vocalist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and green type.

Dates: 15 February 1892

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 7 March 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.21
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Alf George and Miss Rubie Lee Comedians, Miss Kitty Darling Serio Comic, Mr Harry Leander Tyrolean Vocalist, Sisters Weston (Marie and Emily) vocalists and dancers, Miss Florrie Villa Military, Descriptive and Ballad Vocalist, Mr Fred Herbert Comic Vocalist, Sisters Glen Dancers, Messrs. Clarence and Bell Burlesque Knockabouts and Komic Kharacter Komedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and green type.

Dates: 7 March 1892

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 21 March 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.22
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Six Sisters Mathews ‘The Greatest Lady Artistes in the World, Mr Tom Traynor Vocal Comedian and Speciality Entertainer, Miss Minnie Welch Serio-Comic and Descriptive Vocalist and Dancer, Tracy and Lyons Irish Comedy, Mr Harry Sungham Vocalist and Plantation Boot Dancer, Miss Rose Vane Serio-Comic Vocalist and Champion Lady Slab Dancer, Mr Charlie Seel Comic Vocalist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and green type.

Dates: 21 March 1892

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 25 April 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.23
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Dwight and Ray 'The Funniest Olla potrida Eccentrics Extant', Miss Annie D’Lonra Character Vocalist and Dancer, Dave Cotterill Descriptive Light Comedy Vocalist, The Bros. Brady Irish Comedians and Dancers, Miss Louie D’Albert Impersonator, Messrs. Edmunds and Rudd Knockabouts and Dancers, Mr Walter Rignold 2nd week, Miss Nellie Lovell Male Impersonator, Mr Fred Carlos Author, Comedian and Vocalist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool....
Dates: 25 April 1892

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 23 May 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.24
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Henry Wardroper and Miss Florence Rivier Satirists, Miss Violette Temple the Original 'Fisher Girl', Mr Charles Clarendon Character Comic Vocalist and Mimic, Mssrs. Maxford and O’Rell Eccentric Comedians, Miss Susie Dawson Serio-Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Bob Gates Big Boot Dancer, Mr Bert Delmar Comic Vocalist, Mr Fred Harvey Eccentric comedian and Vocalist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and blue type.

Dates: 23 May 1892

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 6 June 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.25
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Miss Jenny Valmore the Original “Yes, You Do!”, Daltry, Higgins and Miss Selina Seaforth, Sisters Olive Duettists and Ballad Vocalists, The Marvellous Four Pole Pelhams Minstrel Entertainment, Bertie Stokes Serio-Ballad Vocalist, Comical Cris Ventriloquist, Maude D’Almaine Character Vocalist and Descriptive Balladist, Austin Lenton Burlesque Actor and Vocalist, Geo. Medley Comedian and Mimic. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and...
Dates: 6 June 1892

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 8 August 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.26
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Rennie Bros. in'Human Snakes', Sisters Kendal Vocalists and Dancers, Mr George Reynolds Comic Singer, Miss Lottie Lonsdale, Messrs. Geraghty and Gilligan 'The Silent Conversationalists', Miss Nellis Hornman Burlesque Artiste and Character Vocalist, Mr Walter Lang Descriptive Vocalist and Dancer, Mr. J. Wright Comic Vocalist, Miss Winifred Yates and Mr Robert Emslie Vocalists. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and green type.

Dates: 8 August 1892

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 August 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.27
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Alexander’s Troupe of Pantomimists, Comedians, and Burlesque Actors, Miss Ada Whitton Political and Topical Vocalist, Mr Fred Mason Comic Vocalist, Sisters Cuthbert Salvation Army Duettists, Norah Child Vocalist and Dancer, The Eccentric Trio in Their Entertainment, 'Strawberries and Cream'. Mr John P. Dane Character Comedian and Dancer, Sandra Vio The American Escamoteur, Miss Eva Merry Wood Serio Comic Vocalist and Original Song and Dance Artiste,...
Dates: 15 August 1892

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 August 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.28
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Allis and Juan Comedians Instrumentalists and Dancers, Miss May Arline Character Vocalist, Mr Frank Rowland in 'Wives', 'It’s Awkward', and 'When You’re a Soldier', Merrie Rosie Serio Comedienne and Speciality Lightening Change Artiste, Miss Annie Foxcroft Hungarian Boot Dancer, Sisters Terry burlesque Artistes, Vocalists and Dancers, Mr James McCall Ethiopian Grotesque and Wonderful Dancer, Mr Fred Darby Comedian, Dancer and Speciality Artiste....
Dates: 22 August 1892

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 September 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.29
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Olympian Quintette American, Humorists and Glee Singers, Miss Marion Bosanquet Vocalist and Dancer, Mr Walter Read Character Comic, Miss Leza Leoni Serio Comic Vocalist and Adroit Dancer Cornish, Hardy, Sampson and Brothers Slocum in "Return from Kansas City", Miss Belle Glen Serio and Dancer, Victor Vernon Eccentric Character Comedian, Andy Rhyn and Miss Marie Hanson Acrobatic Dancers, Mons. Le Clair ‘in His Refined Speciality, Introducing His...
Dates: 19 September 1892

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 October 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.30
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Sam Torr London Comic Vocalist, Miss Marie D’Semincourt Soprano Vocalist, Mr Frank Belmont Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Miss Minnie Ghent Speciality Song and Dance Artiste, Mr J.H. Kavanagh Comedian and Mimic, The Sisters Leslie Vocalists and Dancers, Temples Musical Entertainment, Mr Johnny Muldoon Irish Entertainer, Tom Berrick Amusing Ethiopian Delineator. Red and green type.

Dates: 10 October 1892

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 October 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.31
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Harlow Brothers See “The Three-Headed Man!” and their wonderful performing donkey, Sisters Reefern Duettists and Dancers, Mr Frank Coyle Comedian, Lizzie Ramsden Transformation Dancer, Ned Nevo Female Impersonator, Signor Borelli in his Unique Entertainment, Cassidy and Farrell Irish Comedians and Dancers, Mr Dave Cotterell descriptive and Light Comedy Vocalist, Mr Edward Fielding and Miss Fanny Johnson 'In a Witty and Humorous Entertainment, The...
Dates: 17 October 1892

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 31 December 1894

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Reference code: 178R12.57
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Hulines Musical Clowns, Mr Edward Crime Famous Basso, Vosper King of Necromancers and Mimics, The Lyric Glee Singers, Mssrs C. Aspinall, G. Raper, W.H. Atkinson and E. Grime, Miss May Irving Serio Comedienne, Brothers Douglas Risley Performers and Acrobats, Mr Jim Woods Comedian, Messrs. Ryan and Hall Chinese Pantomimists. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red, blue and yellow type.

Dates: 31 December 1894

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 4 February 1895

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Reference code: 178R12.58
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Messrs. Ardel and the Brothers Donaldson in Pantomime Sketch Scenes at the Zoo, Leslie Merrie Serio comic and Ballad Vocalist, Mr. Leonard Palmer the Musical Officer of the Musical Palmers in an amusing Military Monologue 'Lively after Parade', Lillie Sweeney Song and Dance Artists and Lady Side-Drummer, Nat Clifford The Rapidly Rising Star Comedian and Dancer, Arthur Picardo Character Comedian and Expert Dancer, The McConnell Family Premier...
Dates: 4 February 1895

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 April 1895

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Reference code: 178R12.59
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Miss Marie Tyler Popular London Star, Farrell and Willmot Irish Comedians, Quinton Gibson Female Impersonator, Frankie Milton Light Comedienne and Dancer, Harry Shaw Black Speciality Artiste, Alf Robins Juvenile Mimic, Jenny Primrose Burlesque Actress, Vocalist and Dancer, Miss Edith St. Clair Comedienne. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and blue type.

Dates: 22 April 1895