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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:

Electric Modern Printing Company

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0196
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: c1920 - 1969

Embassy Theatre, Peterborough, Commencing 26 December c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.25
Scope and Contents

Jack Bancroft presents Elkan & Barry Simons 27th Magnificent Pantomime McDonald Hobley in Mother Goose. Music by Cyril Dawson, Book by George Lacy, Produced by Robert Marlowe. Marc Flemming, Tommy Osborne. Yellow poster with orange highlights, black text, black and white photograph and colourful illustration. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester

Dates: Commencing 26 December c.1960-1980

Embassy Theatre, Peterborough, Poster, Commencing 26 December c.1960-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.127
Scope and Contents Jack Bancroft presents Elkan Barry Simons' 26th Magnificent Pantomime, Bryan Johnson as Aladdin. Ken Barnes Peterborough's Favourite comedian as "Widow Twankey", Antony Lawrence "The Emperor of China", Mavis Neal's Embassy Babes, Linda Manser, Keefe Bros & Annette, Trio Bostons, Terry & Tony Calder, Jack Billings' Television Dancers, Susan David, The International Musical Clown Ravel, Bonnie Downs. Yellow poster with black and orange text, colourful illustrations and a black and...
Dates: Commencing 26 December c.1960-1970

Empire Liverpool, Opens 24 December c. 1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.34
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold presents a glorious Eastern musical pantomime on ice Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Adapted from and with the wonderful music of 'Chu-Chin-Chow', directed & produced by Gerald Palmer. Adapted and Staged by Louis Barber, big international cast of over sixty. Pink background with yellow highlights, coloured illustration and yellow, blue, black and red text. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co., Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Opens 24 December c. 1960-1980

Empire Liverpool, Poster, Commencing Monday 20 March, c.1964-67

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.44
Scope and Contents

Direct from Moscow, prior to their London season at the Royal Albert Hall, Victor Hochhauser & Leslie A. Macdonnell presents The Red Army Singers Dancers & Musicians. Red and white poster with white and black text and black and white photographs.

Dates: Commencing Monday 20 March, c.1964-67

Empire Liverpool Poster, Tuesday 24 December - 10 February Onwards c.1963-64

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 1788R45.51
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold and Bernard Delfont present Norman Wisdom in the lavish laughter pantomime Robinson Crusoe, with Patricia Lambert, Eddie Leslie, Billy Whittaker, Terry Kendall, Patricia Stark, Leon Bartell Dancers, Harold Holness, Jack Escott, Mary Redfern, Derek Taverner Singers, Morton Fraser's Harmonica Gang. White poster with yellow boxes, black and red text and coloured illustration. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co, Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Tuesday 24 December - 10 February Onwards c.1963-64

Empire, Liverpool, Poster, Tuesday 24 December - 10 February Onwards c.1968-1969

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.112
Scope and Contents Tom Arnold & Bernard Delfont present Charlie Drake in the spectacular London Palladium pantomime Aladdin. Billy Dainty, Patricia Kilgarriff, Michael Henry, Albert & Les Ward, The Empire Boys and Girls, Delatour Hall, The Bel Canto Singers, Tanya Television's Adorable Elephant presented by Jenda Smaha. Pink poster with yellow box, pink, yellow, red and black text, black and white photographs and small black and white illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd....
Dates: Tuesday 24 December - 10 February Onwards c.1968-1969

Empire Theatre, Liverpool, Poster, Commencing Monday 20 September c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.89
Scope and Contents

Victor Hochhauser & Louis Benjamin present The Ukrainian Dance Company - Dukla, only appearance in Liverpool, dancers, singers, musicians. Brilliant, exciting, entertainment. White poster with bold orange and black text with large black and white photograph. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Monday 20 September c.1960-1980

Festival Theatre, Paignton, Poster, Monday 11 May until Saturday 13 June c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.102
Scope and Contents ED. W. Jones presents Vintage Music Hall, a stupendous array of talented performers, change of programme each Monday. Fool Marks! For Comedy Syd Marx, Fabulous Musical Entertainers The Four Dorimars, The Famous International Singing Star Adelaide Hall. Your Host & Chairman Mr. Eddie Reindeer, special guest attraction each week, Vince & Rita Starr Vocal Comedy Duo, Joan Hurley Music Hall Memories, Patricia Varley and Paul Melodies you love to hear. Purple poster with yellow and white...
Dates: Monday 11 May until Saturday 13 June c.1960-1980

Futurist Theatre Scarborough, Poster, Opening Saturday 17 June c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.45
Scope and Contents

Tee Pee Music Limited proudly presents The Bachelors. The Guys & Gals Mike Burton, Freddy Davies, Mike Newman, The Kaye Sisters. Devised and directed by Dick Hurran. Pink poster with orange and banners, black and white text and black and white photograph.

Dates: Opening Saturday 17 June c.1960-1980

Futurist Theatre Scarborough, Poster, Opening Saturday 19 June c.1965

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.88
Scope and Contents

Leslie Grade in assoc. with Maurice Wright for STRAD (London) Ltd. present Al Read in A Star Studded All Laughter Summer Show Holiday Carnival also starring Ronnie Carroll, Susan Lane, Morton Fraser's Harmonica Gang, Alan Field, The Hill-Billy Polecats, Martin Grainger and his puppets, The Famous Tiller Girls, Scarborough's Big Show! Red poster with yellow and blue banners, red, yellow and blue text, black and white photograph and coloured illustrations.

Dates: Opening Saturday 19 June c.1965

Gaumont, Doncaster, Poster, 26 December - 2 January c.1970-1971

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.16
Scope and Contents

Kennedy Street Enterprises, Mary Arnold and Intercontinental Promotions present Dana, Johnny Hackett in the Magnificent Christmas Pantomime Cinderella with full supporting company. Blue Poster with large colourful illustration and blue, yellow and white writing. Printed by Electric (Modern)Printing Co. Ltd Manchester.

Dates: 26 December - 2 January c.1970-1971

Gaumont, Southampton, Poster, Commencing Boxing Day 26 December c.1950-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.137
Scope and Contents

Join in the fun with Dick Emery, Mandy, Lampwick & Friends, Christmas Startime! The Karlins, New Vaudeville Band, Daisy May & Company assisted by the International Ventriloquist Saveen, Johnny & Suma Lamont, The Leonora Budden Juvenile Dancers, plus the hilarious crazy car chase! Sydney Simone Orchestra under the direction of Peter Malam. Red poster with yellow, white and black text, black and white photographs and colourful illustrations.

Dates: Commencing Boxing Day 26 December c.1950-1970

Gaumont Theatre, Ipswich, Poster, 27 December - 8 January c.1960-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.148
Scope and Contents Joe Collins presents his spectacular all comedy pantomime Mother Goose featuring The Great Television and stage favourite Hylda Baker "She knows Y'know" as Mother Goose. Ken Palmer as 'Mayor', Audrey Mann as 'Gretchen', Margaret Moore as 'Jill', Fox Miller Corps de Ballet, Adrian Lawson as 'Greed', Alita Petrof 'Priscilla', Deirdre Matthews as 'Fairy', Paul Sarony as 'King Gander', Alan Mills as 'Jimmy Goose', Ann Emery as 'Colin', Barras & West as 'The Bailiffs'. Blue poster with...
Dates: 27 December - 8 January c.1960-1970

Gaumont Theatre, Ipswich, Poster, 18 - 23 January c.1960-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.156
Scope and Contents Joe Collins presents star of radio TV and records Lonnie Donegan in the spectacular comedy pantomime Aladdin and his wonderful lamp. George Bolton, Renee Barr, Jacqie Ramsden, Pete Appleby, Cliff Hall, Peter Oakman, Arch Taylor David Bacon, Felicity Lumley, Toni & Terry Calder, Paul Fox & Anne, Fox Miller Dancers, Danny O'Dea, Duggie Wilcox. Green poster with black and white photographs, yellow, orange, black and white text, large colourful illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern)...
Dates: 18 - 23 January c.1960-1970

Gaumont Theatre, Southampton, Poster, 27 December - 15 January c.1965-1966

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.150
Scope and Contents Joe Collins will present The Magnificent Christmas pantomime Cinderella new spectacular production guest star Susan Maughan, Clifford Henry as "Buttons", Mary Marshall as "Prince Charming", Grazina Frame as "Cinderella", Wendy Wayne as "Dandini", Fox Miller Corps de Ballet, Syd and Eddie as "Smash" and "Grab", Cyril Dowler as "Baron Hardup", Julie Watts Juveniles, Jenny Devenish as "Fairy Godmother", Four Lovely cream ponies and Cinderella's Beautiful Crystal Coach, Barri Chatt and Terri...
Dates: 27 December - 15 January c.1965-1966

Get Out This Easter...,Poster, c.1940-1977

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 3: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.163
Scope and Contents

Get Out this Easter... for Live Entertainment. Open Daily 10 a.m. Belle Vue Zoo Park Manchester. White Poster with black, green and red text. Large colourful illustration of a pink elephant driving a green car waving a Union Jack flag. Print by Electric (Modern) Printing Co., Ltd.

Dates: c.1940-1977

Golders Green, Hippodrome Poster, 24 December - 10 January onwards c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.19
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold presents Dickie Henderson as 'Buttons' in The Magnificent Comedy Pantomime Cinderella with Lionel Murton, Veronica Page, Erica Yorke, Patricia Kilgarriff. Yellow poster with pink black and red writing and colourful illustrations. Electric (Modern) printing Col. Ltd.

Dates: 24 December - 10 January onwards c.1960-1980

Golders Green, Hippodrome Poster, Saturday 23 December - 8 January Onwards, c.1967-1968

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.52
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold & Bernard Delfont present The Fabulous West End Star Danny La Rue, in the spectacular comedy pantomime The Sleeping Beauty. Alan Haynes, Kevin Scott, Ray Fell, Terry Juveniles, Bel Canto Singers, Hippodrome Girls & Boys, Dorothy Dampier & Big Company. Pink poster with bright pink highlights, black, pink, yellow and red text, black and white photograph and coloured illustration.

Dates: Saturday 23 December - 8 January Onwards, c.1967-1968

Granada, Shrewsbury Poster, 2 January c.1960-1961

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.83
Scope and Contents

Spectacular Stage Pantomime Mother Goose with Peter Webster as Mother Goose, Charlie Parsons, Barbara Simpson, Peter Ryan, Newell Palmer, Oliver & Twist, Shirley Hayes, Matt Leamore, The Twelve Beautiful Zio Angels, Rosemary Squires as Jill, Guest Star Eddie Calvert. Yellow poster with holly and berry border, black, red and white text, black and white photographs, colourful illustration. Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd Manchester.

Dates: 2 January c.1960-1961

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