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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 723 Collections and/or Records:

Queen's Hall Programme, 23 August 1902

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.151
Scope and Contents Black type on off white background listing Robert Newman's Queen's Hall Orchestra, the Polytechnic and Animated Pictures on the front cover, inside description of the concert and listing of moving pictures including The Coronation Procession, Prince of Wales Procession, King's Procession, The Canadian Arch, Arraival of the Boer Generals and the Naval Review at Porstmouth, on back cover listing of promenade concerts, contains commercial advertisements. Printed by Baines & Scarbrook...
Dates: 23 August 1902
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Queen's Hall Programme, 30 August 1902

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.152
Scope and Contents Black type on off white background listing Robert Newman's Queen's Hall Orchestra, the Polytechnic and Animated Pictures on the front cover, inside description of the concert and listing of moving pictures including The Coronation Procession, Prince of Wales Procession, King's Procession, The Canadian Arch, Arraival of the Boer Generals and the Naval Review at Porstmouth, on back cover listing of promenade concerts, contains commercial advertisements. Printed by Baines & Scarbrook...
Dates: 30 August 1902
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Queen's Hall Programme, 3 November 1902

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.153
Scope and Contents Black type on off white background listing Robert Newman's Queen's Hall Orchestra, the Polytechnic and Animated Pictures on the front cover, inside description of the concert and listing of moving pictures including The Lord Mayor Presentating the City Sword to the King, The Royal Procession over London Bridge, Ascent and Descent of the Aiguilles des Grandes, Oxen Bathing, Comic Railway Station, Ping Pong, Arrival and Departure of King and Queen from St. Paul's, on back cover listing of...
Dates: 3 November 1902
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Quo Vadis and The Pale Face Film, c1932 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 20: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.193
Scope and Contents

8mm, 200 Feet. Black and white, silent. Commercial film, starring Buster Keaton. Supplied by C. W. Cramp.

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

Randall Kay Williams Biographical Material, 17 July 1846 - 21 April 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178B36.8
Scope and Contents

Parish and civil records, newspaper articles and advertisements relating to the life of Randall Kay Williams, with additional information by the researcher, 45 p.p.

Dates: 17 July 1846 - 21 April 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Monte-Williams Collection / Research Material and Monographs

Randall kay Williams Ghost Illusion and Bioscope Showman Monograph, 2020 - 2021

 Item
Reference code: 178B36.12
Scope and Contents

Monograph about Randall Kay Williams by Pauline Tindale containing facts about his life from 1846 to 1898.

Dates: 2020 - 2021
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Monte-Williams Collection / Research Material and Monographs

Randall Williams King of Showmen from Ghost Show to Bioscope Monograph, 1998

 File
Reference code: 178B44.4
Scope and Contents

Monograph about Randall Williams by Professor Vanessa Toulmin dedicated to Bill Barnes and Visual Delights conference introduction paper

Dates: 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material

Regent Street Handbills, c1824 - 1899

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.44-72
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Regent Street.

Dates: c1824 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills

Research Material, 1877 - 1946

 File
Reference code: 178B36.6
Scope and Contents

Research material relating to Randall Williams, including maps, accounts, and photographic material.

Dates: 1877 - 1946
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Monte-Williams Collection / Research Material and Monographs

Research Material and Monographs, 1797 - 1998, 2018 - 2021

 Series
Reference code: 178B36
Scope and Contents

Research material related to various fairground and circus families including Duffy, Randall Williams, King family, Dyson/Hough family, Fossett and others.

Dates: 1797 - 1998; 2018 - 2021
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Monte-Williams Collection

Research Material for Frontiersman to Fim-Maker Book, c1995 - 2005

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178B29.2
Scope and Contents Research material used by Alan Acres for the production of 'Frontiersman to film-maker' the biography of film pioneer Birt Acres 1854-1918 book. Contains 35 files including correspondence, photographs (including original photographs taken by Birt Acres), guide booklets, national registration cards for Birt and Annie Elizabeth Acres, three letters from Queen Mary to Mrs Birt Acres, copies of Fred Talbot ‘Moving Pictures’ with foreword by Birt Acres, studies and lectures written by Tjitte de...
Dates: c1995 - 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Birt Acres Collection / Manuscripts and Research Material

Research Material Related to Birt Acres, c1995 - 2005

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178B29.3
Scope and Contents

Copies of photographs related to Birt Acres, his life and achievements from Tjitte de Vries’ collection, the Melbourne-Cooper Archive and Kensington Science Museum, 41 lose copies of original photographs by Birt Acres, three small photo albums containing colour and photographs showing people and places and ten photographs of Birt Acres camera.

Dates: c1995 - 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Birt Acres Collection / Manuscripts and Research Material

Ride ‘Em Cowboy, Dog Heaven, Elmo Lincoln and Jane, Prairie Pirates, and Mixed Magic Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 25: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.245
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, G.B. Ferrosonic Tape. 300 Feet. Black and White, Silent. Extracts from commercial films. Includes; Pete and Our Gang in 'Dog Heaven'. Tex Williams in 'Priarie Pirates'. Buster Keaton in 'Mixed Magic'. Also features nude scenes from striphouse, as well as animal scenes, including tiger and monkey.

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

Ron Kinder Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0052
Scope and Contents

Slides and photographs of Ron's travels to various preservation events and a few pictures from local Derbyshire fairs, articles, correspondence and Nottingham and Hull fair plans.

Dates: 1960 - 2002
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Royal English Circus Programme, Monday 13 May 1901 and during the week

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.16
Scope and Contents Windmill Lane, Cape Hill, Smethwick. Master Tony Transfield, Gregory and Shadow comedy act, H. Yelding, Miss Winnie Scott soubrette and dancer, Bros. Volbecque comedy acrobatic act, Mdlle. Allen meneage act, Princess Annie contorsionist act, The Three Charms aerial act, H. Sloan equestrian act, Miss Felix, Dan Gregory, Miss Marie Winsome impersonator, Princess Annie equestrian act, Transfield's cinematograph, God Save the King, Grand Final March. Blue type on off white background listing...
Dates: Monday 13 May 1901 and during the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Royal Film Show Newspaper Cutting, 9 March 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178G39.1
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of newspaper cutting from a Daily Telegraph article entitled ‘Royal Film Show’ written by Sidney Birt Acres.

Dates: 9 March 1964
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Birt Acres Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbook

Royal Victoria Hall Programme, 29 April 1910

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.129
Scope and Contents

Waterloo Bridge, London. Black type on off white background with royal coat of arms on top left on the front cover, inside programme listing, Animated Pictures by E. Holmes, Laurie Lyndon, Fred Fleet, Charles Desma and Madge Mona, George Penn, Amy B. Ellis, Racpo, Shirley, The Three Coppers, Dan Kirton and Beale and Broadway. Also contains preview of upcoming programme including animated picture exhibition, popular lectures on Ely Cathedral and a temperance meeting, 2p.p.

Dates: 29 April 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Salambo Programme, 1914

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.140
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of a woman in a long blue dress wearing a large peacock feather attire and a cape and red type on grey background on the front cover, inside description of scenes and black and white photographs, 10p.p.

Dates: 1914
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Sally, Nose for News, The Four des Ballet of Brigitte Bardot, Arabian Nights, and Slapstick Parade Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 24: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.234
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, G.B. Ferrosonic Tape. 300 Feet. Silent, with both Colour and Black and White footage. Extracts from commercial films. Includes; Joe Cook in 'Nose for News'. Maria Montez in Sabu extract from 'Arabian Nights'. Also features animal scenes, including lion leaping, birds, and tiger. As well as women's Wrestling.

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

Sandow No. 2 Film, 6 March 1894

 Item
Reference code: 178D12.8
Scope and Contents

Nitrate film by Edison [EMP 26.1]. Prod., f./ph: W. K. L. Dickson, William Heise; cast: Eugene Sandow, showing a strong man Eugene Sandow flexing his muscles in various poses.

Dates: 6 March 1894
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Williams Collection / Film

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