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Comedians

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 609 Collections and/or Records:

New Palace Theatre, Hull Poster, 18 August 1902

 Item — Sleeve Fred Holmes Sleeve 3: Series 178R34
Reference code: 178R34.3
Scope and Contents

Millie Hylton. Maisamos - Musical Grotesques. Alice Cooke - Transformation Dancer. Sisters Morgan - Duettists and Dancers. Ross and Grayson - Comedians. Redfern's Pictures - The Coronation of King Edward VII. Sybil St. Elmo - Vocalist. O'Connor and Brady - Knockabout Comedians. Little Gitana - Child Vocalist. Glenroy Troupe. Edwin Boyde - Comedian. Red and green.

Dates: 18 August 1902

New Palace Theatre, Hull Programme, 18 August 1902

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.44
Scope and Contents

Alice Cooke - Transformation Dancer. The Maisanos -Continental Musical Grotesques. Sybil St. Elmo - Ballad Vocalist. Ross and Grayson - Comedy Act. Edwin Boyde - Comedian. Redfern's Pictures. Millie Hylton. O'Connor and Brady - Knockabout Comedians. Little Gitana - Child Vocalist. Sisters Morgan - Duettists and Dancers. Glenroy Troupe - Male and Female Characteristic Dancers and Speciality Performers. 3-fold programme.

Dates: 18 August 1902

Noel Drewe Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0058
Scope and Contents

A large collection of films entitled Circusama containing amateur and professional films on the themes of circus, performing animals and zoos, and edited clips from commercial Western and comedy films. The films are in a variety of formats including 8mm, Super8, 9.5mm and 16mm and contain related correspondence and notes. This collection also contains some sound reels mainly of fairground music.

Dates: c1930 - 1990

Norman Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0087
Scope and Contents This collection comprises letters, business contracts and agreements, advertising material, printed ephemera and photographs, relating to the life and career of Ralph Norman (also known as Hal Denver), a knife thrower who performed as part of The Sensational Denvers. There are also writings by Ralph Norman, concerning his father, Tom Norman (aka 'The Silver King'), as well as draft chapters for his autobiography, which he titled, 'Knife and Hatchet Man'. Accompanied by a set of throwing...
Dates: c1900 - 2002

North Pier New Pavilion Poster, Commencing 18 May 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.118
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Dave Norris assisted by Billy Smith, Collinson & Breen comics, Robert Wilson tenor, Ingrid Hageman soprano, Helga Stone impressionist, Terry’s Juveniles, Pat Martin, Iris Kirkwhite Dancers, Eddie Ready & Joy, Bram Martin and his Broadcasting Orchestra. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: Commencing 18 May 1945

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, Summer season 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.67
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Lawrence Wright’s On With The Show Silver Jubilee, Albert Modley comedian, Betty Jumel comedienne, Sylvia Robin soprano, Tudor Evans baritone, Peter and Sam Sherry, The Melomaniacs, Buster Shaver and his Wonder Lilliputians, The Three Falcons adagio dancing, Jimmy Campbell and his orchestra, Miss Ada Alsop, The John Tiller Girls. Contains insert for ticket orders and photographs of the acts. Printed by Gazette & Herald, Blackpool, 4p.p.

Dates: Summer season 1949

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, Summer season 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.68
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Souvenir of Lawrence Wright’s On With The Show, Albert Modley comedian, Tano Ferendinos tenor, Maureen Rose soprano, Betty Jumel comedienne, The Melomaniacs, Buster Shaver and his tiny stars Olive, George and Richard, Diana Stuart dancer, The Falcons adagio dancers, Jimmy Campbell and his orchestra, The John Tiller Girls. Contains photographs of the acts. 8p.p.

Dates: Summer season 1950

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, 1952

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.71
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Sylvia Gaye soprano, Chas Warren & Jean comedy act, Bob and Alf Pearson, Ernest Arnley comedian, Gloria Day singer and comedienne, Henry Lytton comedian, Tudor Evans baritone, Maureen Sims dancer, Larry Macklin, Reco & May high wire act, Cox Twins comedy act, dancing, Miles Twins dance, Nemecs and Violet, The John Tiller Girls. Contains photographs of the acts. Printed by Gazette & Herald, Blackpool, 8p.p.

Dates: 1952

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, 1952

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.72
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Sylvia Gaye soprano, Chas Warren & Jean comedy, Bob and Alf Pearson, Ernest Arnley comedian, Gloria Day singer and comedienne, Henry Lytton comedian, Tudor Evans baritone, Maureen Sims dancer, Larry Macklin, Reco & May high wire act, Cox Twins comedy, dancing, Miles Twins dance, Nemecs and Violet, The John Tiller Girls. Contains photographs of the acts. Printed by Gazette & Herald, Blackpool, 4p.p.

Dates: 1952

North Pier New Pavilion Programme, 1956

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.75
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Frankie Vaughan singer, Bert Waller pianist, Wendy Brandon ballerina, Syd & Max Harrison comedians, The Dehl Trio adagio act, Ted Lune comedian, Tony Edwards, Valerie Joy, Valerie Gray & Arthur Downes vocalists, The Southlanders Jamaican harmony team, Sydney Walmsley trumpeter, Larry Macklin. Contains photographs of the acts. Printed: Gazette & Herald, Blackpool, 8p.p.

Dates: 1956

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

 Item
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, c1932 - 1965

 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: c1932 - 1965

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