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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:

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 December 1921

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Reference code: 178R12.297
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Tommy Mostol and Company in 'The Rest Cure', Tailleur Andrews Actor Vocalist, Bert Lindon and Will Moon in a Chocolate and White Vocal Entertainment, Sydney Edwards, the Card Master, Austin Layton Soprano, Carlos Menard Novelty Fiddler, The Two McCrans Eccentric Dancers, Brown’s Royal Bioscope in a Series of Novel and Interesting Pictures, Beaucaire and His Butlers Comedy Juggling. Blue and red type.

Dates: 19 December 1921

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 20 January 1930

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Reference code: 178R12.298
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Pickard’s Chinese Syncopators in Musical Scena 'The Land Of Mah Jong', The Mongadors French Jugglers, George Betton Comedian, Anona Winn and Brett Davies, Jack Dukes the Singing Miller, Day Sisters, the Quarelsome Schoolgirls, Pathe’s Super News Gazette, Mae Baird and Archie Thompson Dancers From Down Under. Black and red type.

Dates: 20 January 1930

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 July 1930

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Reference code: 178R12.299
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Rupert Hazel and Elsie Day in 'Harmonylarity', The Langue Four Acrobatic Dancers, Grant and Cute the Happy Pair, Two Especials Musical Equilibrists, Olive Dyer, the Pocket Melba, Lew Grade the Dancer With Humorous Feet, Pathe’s Super News Gazette, Johnson and Bert Comedians. Black and red type.

Dates: 14 July 1930

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 1 June 1931

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Reference code: 178R12.300
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Payne and Hilliard in Funny Act 'Country and Town', Topsy Turvy Two Dancing, Harrison Viney Piano-Accordion King, Gay and Bubbles with Jeffrey Musical and Dancing Act, Newland and Edwards Comedians, King Tom Fagan King of Coins and Cards, Claude Lester Comedian, Pathe’s Super News Gazette, Mae Bard and Archie Thompson Dancers From Down Under. Black and red type.

Dates: 1 June 1931

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 8 June 1931

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Reference code: 178R12.301
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jackson Owen Comedian, Stan Pell and Stan Little, a Smart Comedian and the Precocious Kid, Revene and Norval Dancing Team, Chas. Keegan Comedy and Songs, Will Power and Page Daring Stunts on a Unicycle, The Darwood Trio Musical, Vocal and Whistling Speciality, Pathe’s Super News Gazette, Stan Stafford Vocalist. Black and red Type.

Dates: 8 June 1931

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 August 1931

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Reference code: 178R12.302
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Carr Lynn Mimetic Comedian, Monica and Pat Daly, Helen Binnie Comedienne, Terri and June Music and Dancing, Raby and Dell in Mirth and Melody, The Argyle Orchestra Under the Direction of Mr. W. H. Sydney Jones, Kathleen Caldecott English Concertina Playing, Mdlle. Al-Wright Presents Her Comedy Circus, Pathe’s Super News Gazette. Black and red type.

Dates: 10 August 1931

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 September 1931

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Reference code: 178R12.303
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Rupert Hazell and Elsie Day in 'Harmonylarity', Max Hoffman Comedian, Frank Tully. Black Face Comedian and Jack and Lyle Jeffries Ritz Sisters, Jean and Leslie Juvenile International Speciality Dancers, Maise Hopwood Comedienne Dancer, Pathe’s Super News Gazette, The Argyle Orchestra Under The Direction of Mr. W. H. Sydney Jones, Finch and Babs Comedy Knockabout and Acrobatic Dancing. Black and red type.

Dates: 14 September 1931

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 November 1931

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Reference code: 178R12.304
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Harry Grunden and Hec. McLennan, The Song Crackers, Frank Wilson, a Band in Himself, Jo Sisters and Jon Musical and Dancing Act, Barry Barnes Comedian, Pepino with His Comedy Burlesque Circus, Ben Said, The Funjorer, Pathe’s Super News Gazette, The Argyle Orchestra Under The Direction of Mr. W. H. Sydney Jones, Mitchel and Peru Comedians. Black and red type.

Dates: 30 November 1931

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 December 1934

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Reference code: 178R12.305
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Music Mirth and Melody for our 66th Birthday, Jenny Howard Revue Comedienne with Percy King, Cecil Lyle Illusionist, Tommy Trainor Clever Comedian, Clara Kenton Violinist, Tom Merry Merseyside Dock Poet, Pat McKay Irish Dancer, The Argyle Orchestra Under The Direction of Mr. W. H. Sydney Jones, Universal News Topics of the Day, Reg. and Ronny Dale, Two Argyle stars in Modern Harmony. Black and blue type.

Dates: 17 December 1934

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 November 1900

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Reference code: 178R12.306
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. 6 Brothers Luck in new Pantomimic Absurdity 'The Hermit', Animated Photographs of General Buller and the C.I.V’s. return to England Produced by the Royal Bioscope, The Dorrells Duettists, Vocalists and Dancers, Charles Seel Comedian, Martha Gymnast, Maude Needham Serio Comic and Ballad Vocalist, T.W. Barrett The Nobleman’s Son, Marion Keats Serio Comedienne and Dancer, New Macs Knockabout Comedians. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool....
Dates: 19 November 1900

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 5 June 1933

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Reference code: 178R12.308
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Critchton Boys and Beryl Evetts a Novelty, Singers, Dancers and Instrumentalists, A.J. Powers Burlesque Scots Comedian, Mitchell and Peru comedy acrobats, Holson and Bert dancing comedians, Daly Sisters and Marr, Casa and Nova crazy dancers, Hal Miller vocal jester, Pathe’s Super News Gazette, Ware and Ryan, new comedy team. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Black and red type.

Dates: 5 June 1933

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 3 November 1902

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Reference code: 178R12.309
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead . Woodward’s Wonderful Performing Sea Lions and Seals, Musicians, actors, mimics, comedians and singers, Introducing Leo, the Monstre North Pole juggler, balancer and Equilibrist, Richard H. Douglass comedian and entertainer, Captain Slingsby ventriloquist expert, Chas. Seel comedian and dancer, Cribb and Cribb acrobatic Eccentrics, Maude Needham serio comedienne, The Royal Bioscope, Harry Glynn’s Comic Sketch Team, American Comedy Four. Printed by S....
Dates: 3 November 1902

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 November 1918

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Reference code: 178R12.311
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Noni and Partner French clown, Reg Bolton Comedian, Miss Ellis Drake and Company in New Scotch Playlet 'Oh Mother', Dolly Victorian and Assistant trick cyclist, Thornley Dodge skits, songs and sketches, Dainty Doris Comedienne, Sisters Fraser vocalists and dancers, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Susie Marney comedienne. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 18 November 1918

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 20 December 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.312
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Haley’s Juveniles in a beautiful Christmas Scena, Cecil Baumer pianiste, 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, Hart and O’Brian eccentrique and the Canadian Johnny. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 20 December 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 12 December 1904

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Reference code: 178R12.313
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Verno and Voyce in their sporting, topical and dramatic successes, Charles R. Whittle comedian, The Violas, the White Mahatmas in an exhibition of mental telegraphy, The Knick Knacks comedy and speciality dancers, Charley Harvey in comedy 'The Broken Statue', Lily Turner comedienne. Jules Keller human enigma, Slade Murray actor, vocalist and comedian, Palles and Cussick laughter provoking comedians, The Bioscope, Hanco handcuff manipulator and jail...
Dates: 12 December 1904

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 13 November 1911

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Reference code: 178R12.314
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Ketty King male impersonator, Victor Kelly comedian and dancer, Alexandre and Hughes comic Patterers, Walter Stanley comedian, Rose and Challoner comedy sketch Team, Phil Bransby Coster Comedain, Victor’s Juveniles miniature mimics, Tom E. Hughes, Kinemacolor, the only existing Stereoscopic life-motion pictures. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red type.

Dates: 13 November 1911

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 7 January 1901

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Reference code: 178R12.317
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Kokin the Beau Brummel of juggling from the Flowery Kingdom, Rumbo Austin and his comic Nippers, Mays and Hunter the premier American Banjo Experts, Tom Stuart mimic, Mignonette character chanteuse and Danseuse Eccentrique, Cyrus Dare society humourist and Imitator of Funny Children, Lida Dunlo Serio comic vocalist and dancer, T.C. Callaghan Character comedian, Florrie St. Clair Serio and descriptive Vocalist, Haig and Haig knockabout comedy, The...
Dates: 7 January 1901

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 February 1924

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Reference code: 178R12.318
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Fred Barnes Light comedy star, Eric Godley and Leslie Elliott Baritone and piano, The Pall-Malls Artistic Comedy Absurdities, Jack Edwin comedian, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, The Famous Four Christies acrobatic dancers. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Red, blue and yellow type.

Dates: 18 February 1924

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 March 1920

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Reference code: 178R12.320
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Billy Merson Comedian, Sammy Shields Scottish Comedian, Boy Ronald Juggler, Cissie Lupino In Songs and Dance, Pam and Girls Acrobatic dancing Novelty, Delaney and Lee Duettists, Brown’s Royal Bioscope, Empire Operatic Quartette in gems from popular operas. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Red, blue and yellow type.

Dates: 22 March 1920

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 July 1907

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Reference code: 178R12.321
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Fred Karno’s Comedians in Mumming Birds, Little Dorretta Dainty Dutch Comedian and Acrobatic Sabot dancer, Walker and Lake popular Patter Purveyers, The Grosvenors Singers of popular Melodies, Maston Mimic, Billy Richardson Black Orator, The Royal Bioscope, Ernest Montefiore and Co. In Dramatic Sketch. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Red, blue and yellow type.

Dates: 15 July 1907