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Comedians

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 587 Collections and/or Records:

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, 1957

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.76(i)
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Bernard Delfont presents 3 Great stars in Show Time, Ruby Murray, Tommy Cooper, Ken Platt, Morton Fraser’s Harmonica Gang, The Four Jones Boys, Patricia & Neil Delrina dancers, 16 Voices of Vernon’s. Contains photographs of the acts, 8p.p.

Dates: 1957

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, 1957

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.76(ii)
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Bernard Delfont presents 3 Great stars in Show Time, Ruby Murray, Tommy Cooper, Ken Platt, Morton Fraser’s Harmonica Gang, The Four Jones Boys, Patricia & Neil Delrina dancers, 16 Voices of Vernon’s. Contains photographs of the acts, 8p.p.

Dates: 1957

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.77
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Bernard Delfont presents his great Show of Stars in Show Time, Charlie Drake comedian, Edmund Hockridge, Three Monarchs, The Mudlarks, Doreen Hume, Shelia Holt and Tom Gillis, Evers and Toni acrobats. Contains photographs of the acts. 8p.p.

Dates: 1959

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, 1963

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.80
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Bernard Delfont presents the show of stars Show Time, Eric Morecambe & Ernie Wise, Russ Shepherd, Matt Monro, Lena Martell, Saveen, Daisy May & Friends, The Strong Brothers, San Remo Trio. Contains photographs of the acts. Printed by Brown & Son (Ringwood) Ltd., Ringwood, Hampshire, and at 44/46 Kingsway, London, 8p.p.

Dates: 1963

Northern Magic Circle Handbill, Easter Sunday 9 April 1966

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.24
Scope and Contents

Donald Peers, Ken Ashburn with is magic barrel, Phil Haigh, Fred Barton compere, Marvillo comedy magician, Dell & her Doves, Drew Masters & Tess, Da Silvas Marionettes. Colour illustration. Printed by central Printing Co. (Chas. Sowden) Ltd., Burnley, Lancs.

Dates: Easter Sunday 9 April 1966

Notification of Contract, 28 February 1910

 Item
Reference code: 178H15.7
Scope and Contents

Notification of award of contract from Collin’s Music Hall, Islington signed by Arthur Williams.

Dates: 28 February 1910

Notification of Termination of Contract, 13 August 1909

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Reference code: 178H15.1
Scope and Contents

Letter of termination of contract from W.J. Churchill 'Uncle Willie' To Ben Jackson.

Dates: 13 August 1909

Odeon Theatre Handbill, c1990 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.23
Scope and Contents

Southport. Grand Gala of Magic with International Stars Billy McComb, Harold Taylor comedy entertainer, Jeffery Atkins & Company, Fred Sherry Austrian Manipulator, Tommy Nightingale Orchestra, Duo Flamenco Espanol, The Pharos Mysteries of the Sphinx, Morine, The Roger Stevenson Marionettes, Mr Joe, King of Diablo, The Rosinis, Van Buren & Greta. Red, blue and yellow print. Printed by Wilsons (Printers) Ltd., King Street, Leicester.

Dates: c1990 - 1999

One A.M. Film, 1916

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 20: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.191
Scope and Contents

8mm, Lone Star Corporation. 200 Feet. Black and White, Silent. Commercial film, starring Charles Chaplin. Opening scene includes Albert Dustin as a cab driver. The reminder of the film features Chaplin doing a solo comedy routine.

Dates: 1916

Oversize Variety and Music Hall Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, 1969 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.600-613
Scope and Contents

Variety and Music Hall poster printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: 1969 - 1979

Palace Theatre Attercliffe Poster, Week commencing 16 August c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.9
Scope and Contents

Frank H. Fortescue’s The Housing Scream with Wal Butler comedian, The Margo Ladies troupe of dancers, Handby Celeine Trio skating act, Three Sports, Reg Adair B.B.C. baritone, Rita Pace soprano, the Palace Orchestra under the direction of Mr Joseph Goodair, The Famous Jerry Builders, Nita Dene & Charlie O’Brien, entertainers. Red and blue type on white and yellow background with red borders around each act. Printed by George Allen theatrical printer, Brimington, Chesterfield.

Dates: Week commencing 16 August c1930 - 1939

Palace Theatre Programme, Week commencing 12 January 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.133
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Chefalo! With Maddalena and Company, The Five Amith Brothers, Stage family from the BBC, Max Bygraves, the Lazy Comedian, Vic Wise & Nita Laine, The Dance Time, Shane Sisters, The Ben Abdrahman Wazzan Troupe-Whirlwind Acrobats. Red and black pint. Printed by: Richard Whewell (Bolton) Ltd, 4p.p.

Dates: Week commencing 12 January 1948

Palace Theatre Programme, Week commencing 12 January 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.134
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Chefalo! With Maddalena and Company, The Five Amith Brothers, Stage family from the BBC, Max Bygraves, the Lazy Comedian, Vic Wise & Nita Laine, The Dance Time, Shane Sisters, The Ben Abdrahman Wazzan Troupe-Whirlwind Acrobats. Red and black pint. Printed by: Richard Whewell (Bolton) Ltd, 4p.p.

Dates: Week commencing 12 January 1948

Pavilion-on-the-Green Poster, 24 August c1930 - 1939

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Reference code: 178R38.4
Scope and Contents

Littlehampton. Herbert Cave the famous English tenor, Sandrisi and Copelli acrobatic dancers, Handby Celeine Trio comedy and skating act, Gwen Rogers Romany Band, Tormo comedy juggler, The Vivian Girls, Barry Ono, the old-time music hall in 15 minutes, Fred Masters, a study in Brown, Tubby Harold, comedian. Red and blue type on white background with decorative blue border. Printed by Willsons printers, Leicester.

Dates: 24 August c1930 - 1939

Pavillion Theatre Bournemouth Poster, 10 April 1979

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Reference code: 178R11.182
Scope and Contents

Arthur Askey Show. Red and purple type on yellow background.

Dates: 10 April 1979

Peter Casson Master of Hypnotism Handbill, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.19
Scope and Contents

The Witches kitchen Theatre Blackpool. Comedy show Hypnotic Phantasy.

Dates: c1980 - 1989

Photographs and Postcards, 1902 - 1951

 Series
Reference code: 178C104
Scope and Contents

Photographic albums and photograhs showing the Decar family, circus performers and acts, including animals and images of different locations around the world.

Dates: 1902 - 1951

Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket Handbills, c1820 - 1885

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.21-43
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket.

Dates: c1820 - 1885

Picture Playhouse Poster, 12 October c1910 - 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.9
Scope and Contents

Prince Edward St., Berkhamsted, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and witticisms. Blue and red type on white background with red border.

Dates: 12 October c1910 - 1923

Picturedrome Poster, 30 October c1910 - 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.12
Scope and Contents

St. Austell, Ben Jackson, trick and comedy banjoist. Red and black type on white background with decorative red border.

Dates: 30 October c1910 - 1923