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Electric (Modern) Printing Company (c1930 - 1991)

 Organisation

Dates

  • Existence: Incorporated 8 January 1930 - disolved c1991

Biography

Electric (Modern) Printing Company, was a Manchester based printing company specialised in printing variety theatre posters. The company was incorporated on 8 January 1930 and dissolved circa 1991.

Found in 180 Collections and/or Records:

ABC Blackpool, Poster, Commencing Saturday 10 June c.1967

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 3: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.161
Scope and Contents Leslie Grade in association with ABC presents Frank Ifield, Jimmy Tarbuck Holiday Startime. Devised and Produced by Albert J. Knight, Choreography by Pamela Devis. The Adorable Tanya present by Jenda Smaha, Audrey Jeans, The Pamela Devis Dancers, Special Guest Stars The Barron Knights. Light pink and white poster with red border, black banners at the top and bottom and large red shape for all text. Yellow, black, white, pink and red text, two black and white photographs. Electric (Modern)...
Dates: Commencing Saturday 10 June c.1967

ABC Chester, poster, Monday 12 January for Six Days c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.146
Scope and Contents Elkan & Barry Simons LTD. presents The International Recording Star Guy Mitchell as "Simple Simon" in Puss in Boots. Directed by Claude Worth, Written & Devised by Barry Simons, The Eric Winstone Orchestra, Conducted by John Worth. Connie Hall's Dancers, Syd Cheshire, The Europa Bros., Pat Ferris, Connie Hall, Kathy Ryan, Vivien Russell, Maurice Blake, Stuart Eames, Johnny Stewart. Yellow poster with black and orange text, black and orange banners. Printed by Electric (Modern)...
Dates: Monday 12 January for Six Days c.1960-1980

ABC Great Yarmouth, Poster, Sunday 3 August 1969

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.18
Scope and Contents

Big Sunday night stage show. Frank Ifield, Miki & Griff, Ethna Campbell, Lennie Bennett, Johnny Pace, Johnny Wiltshire & his orchestra. Blue poster printed with black and red text, Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Sunday 3 August 1969

ABC Great Yarmouth, Poster, Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 May c.1969

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.31
Scope and Contents

On the Stage Frank Ifield, Peter Goodwright, Lennie Bennet, Alan Randall, Tommy Watt Orchestra, Clodagh Rogers. Yellow poser with bold red and black text, printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 May c.1969

ABC Great Yarmouth, Poster, Sunday 24 August c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.49
Scope and Contents

Big Sunday night stage show. Bruce Forsyth, The Barry Lee Show, Johnny Pace, Clare Torry, ABC Theatre Orchestra. Yellow Poster with blue and black banners. Blue and yellow text with a black and white photograph. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. LTD. Manchester.

Dates: Sunday 24 August c.1960-1980

ABC Great Yarmouth, Poster, Sunday 22 June c.1969

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.54
Scope and Contents

Big Sunday Night Stage Show. Currently appearing at the London Palladium, the exciting international sound of Luis Alberto, Del Parana & Los Paraguayos and Big Company. Pink poster with blue and red text. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester

Dates: Sunday 22 June c.1969

ABC Great Yarmouth, Poster, Sunday 29 June c.1969

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.55
Scope and Contents

Big Sunday Night Stage Show. Joan Regan, Miki & Griff, The Barry Lee Show, Johnny Pace, Alan Field. Yellow poster with black and red text. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd.

Dates: Sunday 29 June c.1969

ABC Northampton, Poster, Saturday 17 May c.1960-1979

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.130
Scope and Contents

Leslie Grade presents immediately prior to his London Palladium Season an Evening with... Des O'Connor. Mrs. Mills, The Johnny Wiltshire Orchestra, The Bel Canto Singers, The Sensational Chart Toppers... The McGregor Bros., Miki & Griff. White poster with black, blue and purple text, large black and white photograph. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Saturday 17 May c.1960-1979

ABC Peterborough, Poster, Commencing 26 December c.1968-1972

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.128
Scope and Contents Elkan & Barry Simons Ltd. proudly present their 31st magnificent comedy pantomime Dick Whittington and His Cat. Craig Douglas as "Dick Whittington", Mavis Neal's Embassy Babes, Lee Simpson, Bill Kingsley, Maureen Burny, Tony Scott, The Eric Winstone Orchestra, Johnny Spillers, Al Paige and Tony Cornell, Tony Cerrone, Barrie Dupres, The Roy Riches Dancers, Sue Nicholls from TVs "Crossroads" as "Alice Fitzwarren". Yellow poster with orange and black boxes, black and orange text. Printed by...
Dates: Commencing 26 December c.1968-1972

ABC Peterborough, Poster, Commencing 26 December - 11 January c.1960-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.158
Scope and Contents

Elkan & Barry Simons proudly present theory 30th magnificent pantomime Sleeping Beauty. Starring Charles Hawtrey, Brenda Martyne, Maurine London, Mavis Neal's Embassy Babes, Ken Barnes, The Roy Riches Dancers, Ann Stillman, Barbara Drew, Tom Allday, Rod King, The Ken McLean Theatre Orchestra, Mrs. Mills. Yellow poster with orange and black banners, black and orange text, small black illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co., Ltd., Manchester.

Dates: Commencing 26 December - 11 January c.1960-1970

ABC Stockton, Poster, Commencing 26 December c.1960-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.143
Scope and Contents

Elkan & Barry Simons present theory magnificent pantomime Dick Whittington starring Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, produced by Claude Worth. Gaye Jee, Alex Munro Jr., Connie Hall's Babes, Jeannetta Lee, The Connie Hall Dancers, June Powell, Jane Terry, Terence Cashman, Ken Mclean's Theatre Orchestra conducted by John Worth, Alex Munro. Yellow poster with orange and black text, some orange and black boxes. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co, Ltd., Manchester.

Dates: Commencing 26 December c.1960-1970

ABC Stockton, Poster, Commencing Boxing Day 26 December - 14 January c.1966-1967

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.154
Scope and Contents

Elkan & Barry Simons present their magnificent pantomime starring The Rockin' Berries in Babes in the Wood or the Legend of Robin Hood. Charles Hawtrey, Pat Smylie, Barbara Leeming, Paddi Parnell, Connie Hall, Jack Dahl, The Connie Hall Babes, Corps De Ballet, Jeanette & Jean "The Babes", Bill Maynard. Yellow poster with black, orange and white text, colourful illustrations.

Dates: Commencing Boxing Day 26 December - 14 January c.1966-1967

ABC Theatre, Great Yarmouth, Poster, Commencing Saturday 1 June c.1698

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.147
Scope and Contents

Leslie Grade in association with ABC presents Jimmy Tarbuck, guest star Kenneth McKeller, Anita Harris, The Rockin' Berries, The Pamela Devis Dancers, Holiday Startime. Devised and produced by Albert J.Knight, choreography by Pamela Devis. Red poster with yellow, white, black and blue text, black and white photographs, black, blue and orange banners, large yellow illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co., Ltd, Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Saturday 1 June c.1698

ABC Theatre, Great Yarmouth, Poster, Commencing Saturday 1 June c.1968

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 3: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.162
Scope and Contents

Leslie Grade in association with ABC presents Jimmy Tarbuck. Guest Star Kenneth McKellar, Anita Harris, The Rockin' Berries, The Pamela Devis Dancers. Holiday Startime, Devised and produced by Albert J. Knight, choreography by Pamela Devis. Red Poster with black and white photographs, orange, blue and black banners, yellow star illustrations and red, orange, white, yellow, blue and black text. Electric (Modern) Printing Co, Ltd.

Dates: Commencing Saturday 1 June c.1968

Albert Hall, Nottingham, Poster, Friday 29 October c.1971

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.129
Scope and Contents

Harold Landey for Melton Productions Ltd. presents Max Jaffa "Music to Remember" Jack Byfield at the Piano, Tommy Reilly, Brett Stevens, Dorita y Pepe. Purple poster with white and purple text, small white illustrations and black and white photograph. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Friday 29 October c.1971

Alexandra Theatre Poster, Week commencing 5 March 1973

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.113
Scope and Contents

Birmingham. John Hanson in Franz Schubert’s Lilac Time. Colour illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd., Manchester.

Dates: Week commencing 5 March 1973

Alhambra, Morecambe, Poster, Monday 16 June c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.77
Scope and Contents

F.W. Entertainments Limited Presents Holiday Fanfare. Ken Wilson, Allen Modley, Del & Dorrien, Terry Fearis, Dale Williams, Sherman Fisher Girls, Francis Langford's Singing Scholars. White and blue poster with colourful illustrations, orange, white and blue text.

Dates: Monday 16 June c.1960-1980

Alhambra Theatre, Bradford, Poster, Commencing Tuesday 24 December c.1698-1969

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.157
Scope and Contents

Bernard Delfont presents Harry Worth in the Spectacular Comedy Pantomime Merry King Cole. Peter Butterworth, Ann Harriman, Lynton Boys, Ken Wilson, Robert Earl, Michael Bevis, The Royal Dancers, Famous Sunbeams, Lauri Lupino Lane. Red poster with blue and yellow banners, yellow, white and red text, small illustrations and large black and white photograph. (Printed by Electric (Modern), Printing Co., Ltd., Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Tuesday 24 December c.1698-1969

Alhambra Theatre Poster, Commencing Monday 3 July 1960

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.151
Scope and Contents

Morecambe. Ken Platt in ‘Love Locked Out’. Contains colour illustration. Printed by electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Monday 3 July 1960

Arts Theatre Cambridge Poster, 19 December - 7 January and Week commencing 9 January c1971-1972

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.8
Scope and Contents

Cambridge. Cyril Fletcher Productions Ltd. presents Cyril Fletcher in Cinderella in 14 glorious scenes. Written, composed and produced by Betty Astell. Bright yellow poster with bright orange and black text. Includes black and white photograph.

Dates: 19 December - 7 January and Week commencing 9 January c1971-1972

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