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Motion pictures

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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 705 Collections and/or Records:

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 7 September 1931

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Reference code: 178R12.327
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Edwin Styles comedian, Eric Randolph actor vocalist, Sandrisi Copelli acrobatic character and eccentric dancers, The Musical Sylvesters, The Tudors Juggling, Balancing, Trick Jumping and Tumbling act, Verme and Anna Piano Accordionists, Pathe’s News, Sydney Fuller and best Friend in comedy 'A La Mode'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Red and black type.

Dates: 7 September 1931

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 September 1930

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Reference code: 178R12.328
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Benedetti Bros. comedians and Violinists, Bob and Alf Pearson harmony act, The Four Sisters Lund acrobatic and whirlwind Dancing Speciality, Du Marte and Denzer Twins in Action, Harry Coady Comedy, Music, Song and Dance, Eddie Lerone and Bessie Bendon Comedy Act, Teresa Russell Singer, Pathe’s Super News Gazette, Norman Carroll comedian and Monologuist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Red, blue, and yellow print.

Dates: 22 September 1930

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 16 February 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.258
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Ernie Mayne, the Simple One, Norman Field and His Harp assisted by Md’lle Ninalta, Premier Danseuse, The Four K-Foleys in Novel Vocal Comedy Scena, George Bolton Entertainer with His Voices and Piano, Two Nondescripts and a Piano, May Kinahan Juvenile Entertainer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Miss Merles’ Cockatoos. Blue and red type.

Dates: 16 February 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 23 February 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.259
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Peter Pariss Character Comedy, Foster Kershaw Entertainer Without a Piano, Terry Twins Duplicate Comedians, Renee Novelty Instrumentalist, Emerson and Gilbert, Dago and his Black friend, Diana Dane Comedienne, Howard and Wyndham up-To-Date Songs and Novel Dances, Brown’s Royal Bioscope In a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures , May Erne and Erne Chester Songs and Laughs. Blue and red type.

Dates: 23 February 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 1 March 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.260
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Wilson Hallett Impersonator, Billy Poluski and Joe Mott Comedians, Frank H. Fox Character Comedian, Wyn and Ivy In Comedy Vocal Scena 'Cinders', The Musical Burglars Presenting 'A Raid on a Musical Academy', Patti Loftus Comedienne and Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope In a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures , Officer Vokes Presents America’s Wonderful Canine, Don. Blue and red type.

Dates: 1 March 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 March 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.261
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. G.H. Elliott, The Original Chocolate Coloured Coon, Geaiks and Geaiks Eccentrics etc., Emilie Hayes Vocalist, Manuel and Francois Acrobatic Eccentricities, Auber Musical Monarch, Cliff Barrett, the Great Dame Study Assisted by Netta Clark in 'Auntie’s Visit', Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Frank Varney and Sou Brette Mirth Manipulators. Blue and red type.

Dates: 29 March 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 May 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.264
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Hilda Glyder Songs, Bert La Mont and His Cowboy Minstrels Mirth and Melody, Bert Terrell Dutch Comedian, Harry Ford Comedian, Sie Tahar Troupe Algerian Pastimes, Peggy Rose and Budd Comedy Duo, James Hunter Society Entertainer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Jessie Broughton and Dennis Creedon Musical Entertainment. Blue and red type.

Dates: 17 May 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 21 June 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.265
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jack and Evelyn, Jack Thomas Comedian, The Incomparable Damsell and Boy Juggling Equilibrist, We Three, Susie Belmore, Vera Vere, Dorothy Belmore, Ben Warris Comedian, Ernest St. George Vocal Enigma, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Zetta Mor Character Vocalist and Male Impersonator. Blue and red type.

Dates: 21 June 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 5 July 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.266
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mike S. Whallen Prince of Extempore, Alan Martin and Tony Castle Vocals and Piano, Fred Brezin Mystical Anglo-French Humorist Entertainer, Evelyn May Violinist, Maude and Syd McLloyd Original Songs and Novelty Dances, Lola Patey Songs and Stories, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, La Toy Brothers The Inebriate and Bachelor. Blue and red type.

Dates: 5 July 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 July 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.267
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Fred Lake and Tom Barrasford Vivacious Vocalism, Miles-Stavordale Quintette Songs, J.H. Scotland Comedy Dialect etc, Tom Gott Comedian, The Ziras, Madam Godwin in Musical Act, 'Granny’s Birthday', The Owyns in Harmony, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Murphy and Mack presents 'The Major’s Reflection'. Blue and red type.

Dates: 19 July 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 26 July 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.268
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Harry Green and his Company of American Players Act, Claude Gardner Comedian, Connie Browning Comedienne and Dancer, Ivy Barnes Songs and Dances, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Fyne and Hurley Burlesque Comedians. Blue and red type.

Dates: 26 July 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 2 August 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.269
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Margaret Cooper Piano, May Sherrard Comedienne, Frank Powell Burlesque Patter Comedian, McGregot and Hood Comedians and Dancers, George D’Albert Comedian, Nord and Dane Acrobatic Act, Mdle. Zampa Gymnast, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Oliver and Mack In Comedy Skit, 'Hanging a Gate'. Blue and red type.

Dates: 2 August 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 6 September 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.271
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Robert Reilly Musical Tableaux, The Real McKays Scotch Comedy, Jim Nolan Comedian, Veronica Trio Operatic Selections and Ballads, Hal Wright Burlesque Comedian, Sanni In Comedy Speciality, 'Tit-Bits', Frances Kinders Dainty Vocalist and Dancer, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Ben Osborne and Nellie Perryer Comedy Sketches. Blue and red type.

Dates: 6 September 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 13 September 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.272
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Bransby Williams in 'Uncle John', Tom Clare Piano and Songs, Ambrose Barker and Peggy Wynne In 'Song Impressions', The Westbrooks (Maudie and Tessie) Novelty Dancing Scena, Jack Poulter Comedian, Tambo and Tambo Tambourines, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting, Pictures, Fayre Four Sisters Tina, Inga, Lilia and Sylva Musical Pot-Pourri. Blue and red type.

Dates: 13 September 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 November 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.274
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. J.W. Rickaby Comedian, Betty Barclay and George Glover and at the Piano, E.Westby, Nella Allen American Soprano, Fred and May Comedy Act, Billy and Burke speciality on Wheels, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Douglas and Mona Comedy, Song and Dance Artistes, Billy Reeves Famous Picture Star. Blue and red type.

Dates: 22 November 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 13 December 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.275
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. George Mozart, Twelvetrees Trio Musical Interlude, Les Bastiens Acrobatics and Comedy, Trevor West and Hinsby Two Boys and a Piano, Dan E. Doyle and Myra Eyton Comedy Couple, Ray Varle Ballad Vocalist, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Harry Herbert Comedian. Blue and red type

Dates: 13 December 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 20 December 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.276
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Haley’s Juveniles in a Beautiful Christmas Scena, Cecil Baumer Piano, Constance Izard Violinist, Fredk. Allen Baritone, Costa and George Comedy Bar Act, Lily O’Gara Contralto Vocalist, Dene Dunlop Comedian, May Renter Vocalist, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Hart and O’Brian The Eccentrique and the Canadian Johnny. Blue and red type.

Dates: 20 December 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 January 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.279
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mike S. Whallen Prince of Extempore, Horace Jones and Partner in 'Seaside Scena', Four K-Foleys 'Coffee Stall Embankment Scena', Ethel Toms Contralto, Max Sterling Illusionist, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Jack Boot Comedian, The Four Richards Magnificent and Artistic. Blue and red type

Dates: 17 January 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 February 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.281
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Ernie Mayne The Simple One, Larkum Brothers Comedy Duo, The Kitchen Comedy Four Featuring Bella Moody, Woolven Trio in Melodies Old and New, Tom Rees Entertaining Irishman, Frances Kinders Comedienne, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Jean Andrews soprano. Blue and red type.

Dates: 14 February 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 21 February 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.282
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Nixon Grey, Lue Joyce, De Busse Piano-Accordionist, Wells and Nash Comedians and Dancers, Dan Whitley Comic, Nelli Nora Instrumental Speciality, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Renee and Godfrey Girl and Boy Dancers. Blue and red type.

Dates: 21 February 1921