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Comedians

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 615 Collections and/or Records:

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

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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

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Reference code: 178H15.7
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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

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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

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Handbill, Week Commencing 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.1
Scope and Contents Handbill of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe. R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle, Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw, Comedian, The Seanor Trio, Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye, Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres, Let’s Dance, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, Laurie Watson, It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas, Sensation in Mid-Air. Printed by: Geo. Allen, printer, Brimington, Chesterfield. Red and...
Dates: Week Commencing 24 April 1950

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Handbill, Week Commencing 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.2
Scope and Contents Handbill of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe. R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle, Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw, Comedian, The Seanor Trio, Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye, Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres, Let’s Dance, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, Laurie Watson, It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas, Sensation in Mid-Air. Printed by: Geo. Allen, printer, Brimington, Chesterfield;.Rd and...
Dates: Week Commencing 24 April 1950

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Handbill, Week Commencing 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.3
Scope and Contents Handbill of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe. R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle, Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw, Comedian, The Seanor Trio, Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye, Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres, Let’s Dance, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, Laurie Watson, It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas, Sensation in Mid-Air. Printed by: Geo. Allen, printer, Brimington, Chesterfield. Red and...
Dates: Week Commencing 24 April 1950

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

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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, Attercliffe Poster, April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178R29.1
Scope and Contents Poster of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe, for week commencing 24 April 1950. Text reads, "R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle - Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw - Comedian, The Seanor Trio - Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye - Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres - Let’s Dance, Vera Denman - Accordion Player, Laurie Watson - It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas - Sensation in Mid-Air." Printed by:...
Dates: April 1950

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Programme, Week Commencing Monday 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.3
Scope and Contents

Programme for performances at Palace Theatre, Attercliffe, Sheffield. Hilda Gregory and Lynn Andrews, Let’s Dance, Laurie Watson, Ventriloquist, Hamilton Kaye, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, The Rosinas, Acrobats, Laurie Watson, ‘It’s That Manikin’, Sandy Daw, Comedian, Jack Doyle, Singer, The Seanor Trio, Acro-Contortionists. Illustrated cover, 8pp.

Dates: Week Commencing Monday 24 April 1950

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Programme, Week Commencing Monday 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.4
Scope and Contents

Programme for performances at Palace Theatre, Attercliffe, Sheffield. Hilda Gregory and Lynn Andrews, Let’s Dance, Laurie Watson, Ventriloquist, Hamilton Kaye, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, The Rosinas, Acrobats, Laurie Watson, ‘It’s That Manikin’, Sandy Daw, Comedian, Jack Doyle, Singer, The Seanor Trio, Acro-Contortionists. Illustrated cover, 8pp.

Dates: Week Commencing Monday 24 April 1950

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Programme, Week Commencing 7 July 1952

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.5
Scope and Contents

Programme for performances at Palace Theatre, Attercliffe, Sheffield. Four Jays and June, Charm and Personality, Hamilton Kaye, The Magical Funster, Jack Grieve, Comedian, Campbell and Rogerson, Spirit of the Carnival, Nippy, the World’s Cleverest Dog, Archie Lewis, West Indian recording and Radio Star, Swifty, Trick Cyclist. Illustrated cover, 8pp.

Dates: Week Commencing 7 July 1952

Palace Theatre Programme, Week commencing 12 January 1948

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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

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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

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Reference code: 178T27.19
Scope and Contents

The Witches kitchen Theatre Blackpool. Comedy show Hypnotic Phantasy.

Dates: c1980 - 1989