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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:

Ashcroft Theatre, Croydon, Poster, Commencing Tuesday 24 December for a season c.1963-1964

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.59
Scope and Contents

Cyril Fletcher productions ltd. by arrangement with the New Pembroke Theatre ltd. presents Cyril Fletcher and Betty Astell in the legend of Mother Goose. Large west-end company includes Billy Tasker, Jill Fletcher, Jeffrey Taylor. Yellow poster with orange and black highlights, orange, black and yellow text with colourful illustrations. Printed by Electric (M) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester

Dates: Commencing Tuesday 24 December for a season c.1963-1964

Babbacombe Theatre, Torbay Poster, Commencing Friday 22 May c.1970-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.111
Scope and Contents

Anthony Bygraves for Ebury Productions presents for the summer season The "After Eight" Show. Change of programme every Tuesday & Friday. Bryn Phillips, Billie St. George, Johnny Rush, Gary Ball, Michael Grant, Judy Frances, Peter Kayne, Pam Vardy, Frank Woodruff, Brenda Jones, Jacqueline Lewis. Every Sunday Grand Concert 'Prizes to be Won'. Dark blue poster with orange and yellow banners, white, yellow and dark blue text, yellow, pink and orange 'baubles' and white illustrations.

Dates: Commencing Friday 22 May c.1970-1980

Belle Vue Granada Bowl Poster, March c.1960-1971

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.139
Scope and Contents

Manchester's Newest Luxury Tenpin Bowling Centre. Prior to public opening on Wednesday 24 March, there will be Free bowling Sessions! Daily 10.30 a.m., 2.15pm p.m. 6.15 & 8.30, admission by ticket only, Monday 8 March to Sunday 21 March inc. Available from Belle Vue Advance Booking Office, licensed bar. Dark and light blue poster, orange, white and dark blue text, large bowling pin illustrations. Electric (Modern) Printing Co.

Dates: March c.1960-1971

Birmingham Theatre, Poster, Week Commencing Monday 10 June c.1960-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.90
Scope and Contents

Victor Hochhauser and Leslie A. Macdonnell present A company of brilliantly exciting musicians singers & dancers The Osipov Balalaika Orchestra company with 100 stars of the Bolshoi Opera & Ballet. Different from any other Russian attraction yet seen. Pink poster with red and white banners, red, white and black text, black and white photographs and black outline illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Week Commencing Monday 10 June c.1960-1970

Birmingham Theatre, Poster, Opens Tuesday 24 December c.1968-1969

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.104
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold & Bernard Delfont present Des O'Connor in the spectacular London Palladium Pantomime Cinderella. Freddie Sales, Joe Black, Larry Fabian, Dennis Lotis, Annette Holt, The Royal Dancers, Betty Fox Babes, Bel Canto Singers, Jack Douglas. Purple poster with orange and white text, white illustrations and a black and white photograph. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co, Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Opens Tuesday 24 December c.1968-1969

Birmingham Theatre, Poster, Opens Friday 26 December c.1969-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.132
Scope and Contents

Bernard Delfont Presents on behalf of Tom Arnold and Bernard Delfont Enterprises Ltd. Mike and Bernie Winters Babes in the Wood, with Ian Paterson, Wyn Calvin, Erica Yorke, Morton Fraser's Harmonica Gang, Betty Fox Babes, Rita Kind Dancers, Bel Canto Singers. Brown poster with white, yellow, green and brown text. Black and white photographs and colourful illustrations.

Dates: Opens Friday 26 December c.1969-1970

Britannia Theatre, Briannia Pier, Great Yarmouth, Poster, Commencing Saturday 2 June c.1970-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.120
Scope and Contents

Granada in association with Leslie Grade by arrangement with Bernard Delfont presents A Spectacular Production with the stars from the hit tv series The Comedians. Duggie Brown, George Roper, Colin Crompton, Mike Burton, Jerry Harris, Sheps Banjo Boys, Pamela Devis Dancers, The Bel Canto Singers. Blue poster with black banners, white, orange, pink and black text. Black and white photographs and colourful illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Saturday 2 June c.1970-1980

Britannia Theatre Britannia Pier Poster, Week commencing 12 June

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.3
Scope and Contents

Great Yarmouth. Bernard Delfont for Prime Presentations Ltd presents Harry Worth, The Harry Worth Show. Yellow Poster with pink, blue and yellow text with black and white photographs and illustrations.

Dates: Week commencing 12 June

Central Pier Blackpool, Commencing Saturday 11 June c.1966

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.33
Scope and Contents

For the season, Winifred Atwell, Johnny Hackett, Eddie Calvert, Mark Wynter, Jim Couton, Margaret McMillen, The Dee Gee Dancers, A Peter Webster Forrester George Production. Purple poster with yellow and orange highlights, white illustrations and black text. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd.

Dates: Commencing Saturday 11 June c.1966

Central Pier, Poster, c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.94
Scope and Contents

Dazzlingly Different Open 1-0A.M. for the season Dixieland Bar fully licensed. The Fylde Coast Jazzmen, The Crown Jazz Band, The Five-to-one show group. Non-stop entertainment drinks at popular prices, supper licence, hot & cold dishes. No Admission after midnight without prior booking of table and meal. Burgundy poster with yellow, white and orange text, black and white illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd, Manchester.

Dates: c.1960-1980

Christopher in his Magical Musical Revue Christopher’s Wonders Handbill, Monday 11 September c1950

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.18
Scope and Contents

New Theatre Cardiff. 50 Fabulous Feats. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd., Manchester 8.

Dates: Monday 11 September c1950

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-sea, Poster, Commencing 26 December - 24 January c.1969-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.76
Scope and Contents Elkan & Barry Simons Ltd. in association with Southend Corporation present their traditional comedy pantomime Sleeping Beauty, starring Arthur English as "Good King Arthur". Ken Barnes as "Queen Merrybell", The Georgina Miller Babes, Pamela Eagles, Hilary Hutchins, Julia Hand, Jimmy Jacobs, Elinor Heslop, The Roy Riches Dancers, Gordon Ritchie and his orchestra, Brenda Martyne. Yellow poster with orange and black highlights, black and orange text. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing...
Dates: Commencing 26 December - 24 January c.1969-1970

Collection Of Posters From Other Printers, c.1890-1953

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R45.168-176
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Collection of posters on variety and music hall printed by Electric Modern Company, mainly on card.

Dates: c.1890-1953

Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, Poster, Sunday 14 July c.1940-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 3: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.160
Scope and Contents

One performance only. Kimbrell-Stepham associates present Vera Lynn Britain's Own Sweetheart of Song. T.V. Radio & Recording Stars Stella & Bambos, Novelty Act from "Opportunity Knocks" "A Piana and a Typewriter" Brookes Aehron, Supreme Entertainer Gavin Prime, The Johnny Wiltshire Orchestra. White poster with bold blue text, black bubble and orange text to highlight Vera Lynn. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd., Manchester

Dates: Sunday 14 July c.1940-1980

Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, Poster, Sunday 27 July c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 3: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.164
Scope and Contents

Kimbrell-Stepham Associates presetn [spelling on poster] Top Television Stars The Bachelors. Magical comedy from Mexico Los Magigos, Compere/Comedian Leslie Adams, Johnny Wiltshire and his orchestra, Miss Versatility Dorothy Wayne. White poster with large green and orange boxes, black and white photographs, some white illustrations, orange, green, black and white text. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd., Manchester.

Dates: Sunday 27 July c.1960-1980

Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, Poster, Sunday 19 August c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 3: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.166
Scope and Contents

Kimbrell-Stepham Associates present Scotland's Leading Lady of Song Moira Anderson. Maestros of the Xylophone Jackie Allen & Barbara, Television Vocal Personalities The Voyagers, Compere/Comedian David Konyot, Johnny Wiltshire Orchestra. Special Guest Stars Peter Rostal & Paul Schaefer. White poster with orange banners and large blue box. White star illustrations, black, blue and orange text. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co., Ltd., Manchester

Dates: Sunday 19 August c.1960-1980

Coventry Theatre, Hales Street Coventry, Poster, Friday 23 May - Sunday 25 May c.1960-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.107
Scope and Contents

Bernard Delfont presents On the stage in person An Evening with Val Doonican with Dev Shawn. Des Lane, The Kingfishers, Johnnie Wiltshire Orchestra, Jimmy Currie Quartette, Guest Star Susan Lane. Red Poster, black and white photographs, yellow, white and black text, black and white illustration. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Friday 23 May - Sunday 25 May c.1960-1970

Coventry Theatre, Hales Street Coventry, Poster, Sunday 17 October c.1971

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.138
Scope and Contents

Stars from the Black & White Minstrel Show. Semprini, Dai Francis, John Boulter, Margaret Savage, Peter Kaye, The Double Five directed by Geoff Laycock. Black poster with white and yellow banners, yellow, black and white text, black and white photographs and small white illustrations.

Dates: Sunday 17 October c.1971

Coventry Theatre, Hales Street, Poster, Commencing Monday 25 September c.1967

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.144
Scope and Contents

Chesney Aleen presents Great Stars of the Music Hall in Old Time Music Hall with Hetty King, Billy Russell, Adelaide Hall, Bob & Ale Pearson, Nat Gonella, Margery Manners, George Lacy, Billy Matchett, Johnny Clayton, Dale Warren & Gloria. Yellow poster with red and blue text, small blue illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co., Ltd, Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Monday 25 September c.1967

Cyril Critchlow Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0089
Scope and Contents The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...
Dates: c1837 - 2008

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