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Motion pictures

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on motion pictures themselves, including motion pictures as an art form, copyrighting, distribution, editing, plots, production, etc. NFCA: Use for cinema and bioscope

Found in 726 Collections and/or Records:

2 Reels of Film, c1932 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 24: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.229
Scope and Contents Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. Reel 1: 8mm, Photax. 400 Feet. Silent with both colour and black and white footage. Extracts from commercial films. Includes; Julie Jordan in 'Dizzy Decorators'. Noah Young, Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and James Findlayson in 'Sugar Daddies'. Buster Keaton as 'The Blacksmith'. Harrison Marks in 'Place of Turkish Delights'. Also features animal footage, icluding lions. Reel 2: 8mm, Photax. 400 Feet. Silent with both colour and black and white...
Dates: c1932 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

4 Brit Film, c1932 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 30: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.291
Scope and Contents

8mm. Silent, in colour. Commercial film.

Dates: c1932 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

A Catalogue of Dioramic Tableaux Handbill, 22 June 1835

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.45
Scope and Contents

George Robin's Auction at Cosmorama Rooms. Auction of 'Five splendid representations forming a series of historical Dioramic Tableaux of the interior of the Houses of Lords & Commons, prior to the Conflagration', 6pp.

Dates: 22 June 1835
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Regent Street Handbills

A Day With Paul Le Royer Film, c1945 - 1990

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 25: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.238
Scope and Contents

16mm. Calamy Productions. Black and white with sound. Commercial film.

Dates: c1945 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

A Dog’s Life, Arabian Nights, Nose for News, Not My Wife!, Badland Big‘eads and Shoulder Arms Film, c1942 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 26: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.255
Scope and Contents Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Tandberg. Silent, with both colour and black and white footage. Extracts from commercial films. Including; Charles Chaplin in Charlie at the Dances extract from 'A Dog’s Life', and Charlie’s parcel from home extract from 'Shoulder Arms'. Sally in bath extract from 'Not My Wife!'. Pamela Green in 'Badland Big‘eads', a Harrison Marks comedy. Women wrestlers extract from 'Arabian Nights'. Also features animal scenes including dog and parade, seal...
Dates: c1942 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Abbeydale Primitive Methodist Church Programme, 31 December 1900

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.31
Scope and Contents

A Grand Sacred Concert and Cinematograph representation of the Oberammergau Passion Play, by Mr Jasper Redfern. 4pp.

Dates: 31 December 1900
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Programmes

Adam's New Diorama of Scotland Programme, 18 April 1885

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.8
Scope and Contents

Victoria Hall, Glasgow, 50 paintings illustrating cities, towns, mountains, rivers,lochs and the coast of Scotland, Scottish songs, solos, duets and humourous selections. Maroon type on brown background and maroon illustrations of views and architecture on the front cover inside programme, marron illustration of female figure and a deer on landscape, also press reviews inside and on the back cover, 2p.p.

Dates: 18 April 1885
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Agricultural Hall, Norwich Programme, c1900 - 1920

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.63
Scope and Contents

Featuring Jasper Redfern's Animated Pictures. 8pp, Fold-out.

Dates: c1900 - 1920
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Programmes

Alan Acres Interview, 22 March 1999

 Item — Box Birt Acres Box 6: Series 178B29; Series 178E12; Series 178F30; Series 178G39; Series 178H23; Series 178P8
Reference code: 178E12.9
Scope and Contents

Audio cassette tape. Alan Acres.

Dates: 22 March 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Birt Acres Collection / Audio Material

Albany Wards Imperial Electric Pictures Poster, Monday 16 January c1888 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.34
Scope and Contents

Jubilee Hall, Weymouth. Red and Black type on off white background with blue border. East Lynne in Father Minds the Baby, Neilsons, World's latest events, Miss May Neale, Astor, Bridges Burned, Billy Ross & Co in Mr Maloney's Troubles. Printed by Osonian Press, Park End Street, Oxford.

Dates: Monday 16 January c1888 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Albert Hall, Cookridge Street, Leeds Programme, c1900 - 1920

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.62
Scope and Contents

Christmas Entertainment. Featuring Jasper Redfern's Cinematographic representation of the Passion Play. 4pp. Printed by Fred R. Spark and Son, City Printing Works, Cookridge Street, Leeds.

Dates: c1900 - 1920
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Programmes

Albert Hall, Sheffield Programme, 16 December 1899

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.8
Scope and Contents

Jasper Redfern's New Views. 4pp.

Dates: 16 December 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Programmes

Albert Hall, Sheffield Programme, 17 February 1900

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.18
Scope and Contents

Jasper Redfern's Boer War Pictures, and other acts. 4pp.

Dates: 17 February 1900
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Programmes

Aldenham Institute Lantern Society Programme, 27 January 1900

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.13
Scope and Contents

H. Jasper Redfern's Cinematograph Entertainment. 4pp.

Dates: 27 January 1900
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Programmes

Alhambra Theatre of Varieties Programme, 10 August 1896

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.122
Scope and Contents

Leiscetes Square, London. Three fold programme containing colour illustration of women and Pierrots dancing on the outside, inside commercial advertising and programme listing The Musical Korries, Emmy's Troupe of Trained Toy Terriers, The Luppus, The Newsky Roussotine Troupe, The Animatographe, Mr Morris Cronin, Rip Van Winkle dramatic ballet and Les Minstrels Dumond.

Dates: 10 August 1896
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Alhambra Theatre Programme, 19 November 1900

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.100
Scope and Contents

Red type on off white background and a crescent moon and a star on front cover, inside black and white illustrations of the teatre building, introduction to The Handy Man, commercial advertising, programme of sporting events, programme in the centre listing Du Cane Trio, The Animatograph, A Patriotic Military Ballet, Mr Edward Lauri, M & Mlle. theresa, The Hills, Mlle. Helene Gerard, The Marvellous Craggs, Cincinatti Juggler, The Handy Man, Webb & Hassan and Huline Bros. 5p.p.

Dates: 19 November 1900
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Anderton and Rowland's Grand Empire Palace Poster, c1900 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.36
Scope and Contents Animated pictures, Great Riots in St. Petersbug, Blue Beard, Historic events during the reign of Louis XIV, Professor Anderton conjurer, Sisters May vocalists, cake walkers and skipping rope dancers, Charles Bruno comedian and singer, Miss Harvey dancer. Black, red and blue type on off white background and blocks of blue, yellow and red, with black and white illustrations of the acts on the top corners, centre and bottom left sections over blue and yellow background. Printed by Willson's New...
Dates: c1900 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Animals on Parade, The Sawmill, King of the Jungle, Do Detectives Think, and The Bodyguard Film, c1932 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 22: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.206
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm. Black and white, silent. Extracts from commercial films. Includes; 'The Sawmill' starring Lary Semon. 'King of the Jungle' starring Buster Crabbe. Sword Play extract from 'Do Detectives Think'. 'The Bodyguard' starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson and Noah Young.

Dates: c1932 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Animated Picture Exhibition Rules, c1900 - 1920

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178Z31.3
Scope and Contents

Rules for animated picture and cinematograph exhibitions. Typed.

Dates: c1900 - 1920
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Various Items

Annabelle Butterfly Dance Film, August 1894

 Item
Reference code: 178D12.10
Scope and Contents

Nitrate film by Edison [EMP 48]. Prod., f./ph: W. K. L. Dickson, William Heise; cast: Annabelle Whitford Dancing routine, showing a woman doing a butterfly dance.

Dates: August 1894
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Williams Collection / Film

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