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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 716 Collections and/or Records:

Prince of Wales Circus, Scarborough Hippodrome Poster, c1900 - 1920

 Item — Sleeve Fred Holmes Sleeve 1: Series 178R34
Reference code: 178R34.1
Scope and Contents

Jasper Redfern's Vaudeville and Animated Picture Company. Prof. Gillin - Ventriloquist. The Falcons - Acrobats and Hand-Balancers. Master Leonard Ankers - Boy Comedian. Madame McMullen - Soprano Vocalist. Mr. Charlton Howarth - Tenor Vocalist. Mdlle. Dulcie Murielle - Solo Pianist. Printed by G. A. Pindar, 45 St. Thomas Street, Scarborough. Handwritten bill listing on the back from 'Ye Devonshire Halle'. Black on yellow.

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

Programme insert, possibly Chesterfield, c1900 - 1920

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.64
Scope and Contents

Part only, 6pp.

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

Programmes, c1800 - 2019

 Series
Reference code: 178K43
Scope and Contents

A collection of mainly British and international circus programmes and some variety and music hall programmes containing circus acts.

Dates: c1800 - 2019
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Programmes , 1881 - 2016

 Series
Reference code: 178K53
Scope and Contents

Pre-Film and variety and music hall programmes mainly related to the travelling shows of Joseph Poole and Harry Poole, Harry H. Hamilton, Mapleston Brothers and Adams but it also includes other showmen.

Dates: 1881 - 2016
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection

Programmes , c1903 - 1923

 Series
Reference code: 178K40
Scope and Contents

Variety and Music Hall programmes featuring Ben Jackson as well as many other acts.

Dates: c1903 - 1923
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection

Programmes, 1899 - 1925

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

Collection of Programmes mainly relating to Jasper Redfern's Motion Pictures, as well as other entertainments and events.

Dates: 1899 - 1925
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection

Promotional Film Stills, c1903

 File
Reference code: 178I10.5
Scope and Contents

Promotional film stills and postcard from various films produced by Pathé.

Dates: c1903
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Promotional Postcards, c1903

 File
Reference code: 178I10.3
Scope and Contents

Promotional black and white postcards for cinematograph film containing scenes from The Life and Passion of Christ produced by Pathé Cinematograph Co Ltd, London, including (The Annunciation [4], Flight into Egypt [5], Jesus and the doctors [5], At the wedding feast [5], Jesus and the woman of Samaria [5], The Lord’s supper [3], Jesus before Pilate [5], Scourging Jesus [3], Placing him in the tomb [5], The Resurrection [4], The Angel and the Holy Women [2], The Ascension [4]).

Dates: c1903
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Promotional Postcards, c1903

 File
Reference code: 178I10.4
Scope and Contents Promotional black and white film stills for cinematograph film containing scenes from The Life and Passion of Christ produced by Pathé Cinematograph Co Ltd, London, including (The Annunciation [1], The strange star [2], The Adoration of the wise men [2], Flight into Egypt [1], The holy family [1], At the wedding feast [1], Jesus and the woman of Samaria [1], Entrance into Jerusalem [1], Jesus driving the sellers from the temple [1], The Lord’s supper [1], Scourging Jesus [2], Jesus sinking...
Dates: c1903
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Public Hall, Harvey Institute, Barnsley Handbill, 23 February 1902

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178T31.1
Scope and Contents

Sacred Concert and Singing Pictures! The 'Oberammergau' Passion Play. The Prodigal Son. Printed by Bridgens and Son Ltd., Printers and Bookbinders, Suffolk Road, Sheffield.

Dates: 23 February 1902
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Handbills

Public Hall, Harvey Institute, Barnsley Handbill, c1900 - 1920

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178T31.4
Scope and Contents Minni Letta's Sporting Girls. Miss Edie Endon - Dainty little 'Coon' Songstress. Harry Clyo and Rochelle - Comedy. Fox and Melville - American Song Illustrators. Percy Farrimond - Lancashire Singing Collier. Miss Gracie Logan - Pert Soubrette and Graceful dancer. The Great Cinizelli - Funny Acrobatic Furniture and Plate-smashing. Jasper Redfern's Animated Pictures. A.P. Boswell - The Black Diamond. Sisters Mayo - Vocalists and Dancers. Eugene and Willie - Musical Grotesques. The 4 Andys -...
Dates: c1900 - 1920
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Handbills

Public Hall, Harvey Institute, Barnsley Handbill, c1900 - 1920

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178T31.9
Scope and Contents

Jasper Redfern's Superb Animated and Singing Pictures. The Falcons - Acrobatic and Hand Balancing Speciality. Harry Heath - Humourist. Edison's Latest Marvel - The Phonometograph. Herbert Betts - Comedian. Grand Gladiatorial Display by Mr George Dinnie. Printed by Bridgens and Son Ltd., Sheffield.

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

Public Hall Harvey Institute, Barnsley Programme, 23 February 1902

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.41
Scope and Contents

Sacred Concert and Singing Pictures! Printed by B. Shop and Sons, 176 Rockingham Lane.

Dates: 23 February 1902
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Programmes

Public Hall, Harwich Handbill, 12 - 13 April 1905

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

Featuring Jasper Redfern's World Renowned Animated Pictures and grand Vaudeville Combination. Printed by Watson, Ipswich.

Dates: 12 - 13 April 1905
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Handbills

Publicity for Salambo Leaflet, 2018

 Item
Reference code: 178Z64.19
Scope and Contents

Blue type on yellow background on front cover, inside black and white images of posters for Salambo, 2p.p.

Dates: 2018
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Various Items of Ephemera

Putney Cinema Programme, 18 May 1914

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.128
Scope and Contents Blue type and illustration of a man holding a banner on white background and blue and white photographs of the interior and exterior of the building on the front cover, inside programme listing Anne of the Golden Heart, Wifey's Visit Home, A Treacherous Rival, Mabel's Stormy Love Affair, The Staircase of Death, The Battle of Get His Own Back, Bernina Railway in Winter, Pathe Gazette, The Banker's Son, Max Cures Cinemania, The Burglar's Sacrifice, Why Reginald Reformed, The Maked Dancer,...
Dates: 18 May 1914
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Putting Pants on Phillip, and A Dog’s Life Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 28: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.272
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm. Hal Roach Studios. 350 feet. Silent, with both Colour and Black and White footage. Extracts from commercial films. Includes; Stan Laruel and Oliver Hardy in 'Putting Pants on Phillip'. Charles Chaplin and Edna Purviance in 'A Dog’s Life'. Also features scenes of female nudity, and wild animals of South Africa.

Dates: c1907 - 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Queen's Hall Programme, 17 December 1898

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.59
Scope and Contents

Music recital programme including the words of songs with special display of animated pictures including the Boer War. Black type on off white paper with commercial advertising and programme in the centre, 6p.p.

Dates: 17 December 1898
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Queen's Hall Programme, 11 February 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.60
Scope and Contents

Music recital programme including the words of songs with special display of animated sport pictures including boxing, rowing and diving as well as the serpentine dance. Black type on off white paper with commercial advertising and programme in the centre, 6p.p.

Dates: 11 February 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Queen's Hall Programme, 2 March 1907

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.61
Scope and Contents

Music recital programme including the words of songs with future programme containing animated pictures. Black type on off white paper with commercial advertising and programme in the centre, 4p.p.

Dates: 2 March 1907
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

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