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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:

Lido Theatre, Cliftonville, Toast Of The Town, Poster, Week commencing Friday 24 June, c1966

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.7
Scope and Contents

Cliftonville. John Riscoe presents Toast of the Town, Ted Durante, Penny Nicholls and Hylda. Black poster with black and white photographs, bright colourful text in white, orange and pink.

Dates: Week commencing Friday 24 June, c1966

London Palladium Poster, Opens 29 May c.1959

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.123
Scope and Contents Val Parnell & Bernard Delfont present Max Bygraves in A New Happy-Go-Lucky Revue! "Swinging Down The Lane" produced by Robert Nesbitt. Peters Sisters, Bob Williams, Rob Murray, Elizabeth Larner, Schaller Bros., Harry Jacobson, Hope & Keen, George Carden's Boys & Girls, Aleta Morrison. Double sided small flyer style poster, first side is a dark and light green background with white, yellow, orange, black and green text. Black and white photograph and small illustrations. Second...
Dates: Opens 29 May c.1959

London Palladium Poster, Commencing 17 January 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.161
Scope and Contents

Peter Pan, Lulu, Ron Moody, Rachel Gurney and others. Contains illustration. Printed by electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd., Manchester.

Dates: Commencing 17 January 1975

Lulu Adams Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0042
Scope and Contents

This collection contains business records, newspaper cuttings, programmes, notebooks and handbills, as well as a collection of black and white photographs, some original artwork and other items relating to Lulu Adam’s personal life and career

Dates: c1880 - 1959

Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, Opens Saturday 23 December c.1967-1698

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.97
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold, Bernard Delfont & John Beaumont present Freddie Frinton in the spectacular comedy pantomime Robison Crusoe with Derek Dene, Kathleen West, Wendy Wayne, John Gordon, Freddie Stevens, Harold Holness, The Lyceum Dances and Singers, Dailey & Wayne. Green and yellow poster, orange, yellow, black and red text with green illustrations and black and white photograph. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co, Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Opens Saturday 23 December c.1967-1698

Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield Poster, Commencing Tuesday 24 December - 24 February Onwards c.1963-1964

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.113
Scope and Contents Tom Arnold & John Beaumont present their glamorous comedy pantomime David Whitfield in "Goldilocks and the Three Bears". Wonderful cast includes Peter Goodwright, Tony Heaton, Joe Black, Atlas Sahara Troupe, Hazel Lee, Fox-Miller Girls, Joan Collins Children, Lorna Green, Jay McGrath, Lyceum Singers, Produced by Anthony Cundell & Lorna Green, Dances by Shelagh Miller. Blue poster with orange and red banner as well as a white box. Red, orange, blue and white text. Printed by Electric...
Dates: Commencing Tuesday 24 December - 24 February Onwards c.1963-1964

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

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.159
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold, Bernard Delfont and John Beaumont present Vince Hill in the spectacular comedy pantomime Dick Whittington. Big Star cast including Frank Marlborough, Yvonne Marlowe, Dorothy Wayne, Cox Twins, Miles Twins, Bobby Dennis, Joan Collins Children, Lyceum Dancers, Bel Canto Singers. Yellow poster with red banner, yellow, black and red text, red border, black and white photograph and black illustration. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Opens Tuesday 24 December c.1968-1969

Moss Hippodrome, Birmingham, Poster, Week of Monday 1 December c.1940-1960

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.122
Scope and Contents You Won't Stop Laughing. Sid Millward, Wally Stewart and the Nitwits, with Cyril Lagey, Arthur Vollum, Roy Bradley, Sid Flood, Charlie Rossi, Arthur Calkin, Ronnie Genarder, Gerry Moore direct from their Success a the Famous Lido Paris., Morton Fraser's Harmonica Gang, A Riot of Fun and Music. Magyar Ballet, Almost friends Terry O' Neill and Peggy Haig, The Television Comedienne Libby Morris, Hill Billy Polecats, Distinctive Dancers Gold and Cordell. White poster with red and blue text. Blue...
Dates: Week of Monday 1 December c.1940-1960

National Stadium, Dublin, Poster, Tuesday 17 September c.1963-1965

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.84
Scope and Contents Gerald Bourne productions Ltd. presents Gerald Palmer's Carnival on Ice of 1963. A revue of gaiety and glamour, brilliance and beauty, colour and comedy, scintillating spectacle. Your favourite show returns with a great cast including:- Jean Colquhoun, Steve Conway, Kenny and Jackie, Michel and Carol, Mitzi Maguire, George Miller, Judy Moxon, Luba Natova, Jackie Oldfield, Bert Stevenson, The Ice Princesses and the Ice Squires. Blue poster with yellow boxes, red, white and black text,...
Dates: Tuesday 17 September c.1963-1965

New Theatre, Cardiff, Poster, Commencing 23 December c.1972

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.86
Scope and Contents Cardiff's own hilarious family show Harry Worth in The Pantomime set in a Circus Goldilocks with The King of Knock-About Lauri Lupino Lane, South Wales Favourite Barry Hopkins, The Hilarious Antics of Ronne Coyles, The Lovely Goldilocks Linda Bryan, Cardiff's Own Rival Brothers, The 12 Delightful New Theatre Dancers, Full Orchestra under the direction of Wayne Warlow, Peter Butterworth as The Dame. Pink poser with black banners, yellow and white text, black and white photographs and...
Dates: Commencing 23 December c.1972

New Theatre, Hull, Poster, Commencing 26 December - 28 January c.1966-1967

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.62
Scope and Contents

Elkan & Barry Simons present their 10th magnificent pantomime, Donald Peers in Puss In Boots. June Powell, The Myers-Hutchinson Babes, Tom Mennard, Donna Douglas, Jane Terry, The Roberts, The Myers-Hutchinson Dancers, Tommy Fields. Yellow poster with white and orange highlights, orange and black text, coloured illustrations and black and white photograph.

Dates: Commencing 26 December - 28 January c.1966-1967

New Theatre, Hull, Poster, Commencing 27 December c.1966

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.70
Scope and Contents Elkan & Barry Simons present their 9th magnificent pantomime starring Mark Wynter Robinson Crusoe. Written and produced by Barry Simons, Choreography by Joy Langmead. Sandy Lane, The Kingston Dancers, Ossie Noble, Don Rivers, Hans Vogelbein, Beryl Andrews, Gilbert and Partner, Sandra Clifton, Jack Whiteley's Zio Angels, Barbara Jackson, Alice Pickles' Kingston Babes, Johnny Stewart, Tom Mennard. Yellow poster with orange and black text and coloured illustrations. Printed by Electric...
Dates: Commencing 27 December c.1966

New Theatre, Hull, Poster, Commencing 26 December - 25 January c.1963-1964

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.75
Scope and Contents

Elkan and Barry Simons present their sixth magnificent pantomime starring Ronnie Hilton in Cinderella. Osborne and Fleming "The Ugly Sisters", The Kingston Babes, Janette Gail, Maxo, Toto and Co. Famous Dutch Clowns, Pam Desmond, Susan David "Cinderella", Margery Manners as "Prince Charming". Yellow Poster with black and orange text, black and white photograph and coloured illustrations.

Dates: Commencing 26 December - 25 January c.1963-1964

New Theatre Hull, Poster, Commencing Boxing Day 26 December until 28 January c.1966-1967

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.99
Scope and Contents

Elkan & Barry Simons present their 10th magnificent pantomime, Donald Peers in Puss In Boots. June Powell, Maurice Blake, Nicholas Ward, The Myers-Hutchinson Babes, Tom Mennard, June Terry, The Robertis, The Myers-Hutchinson Dancers, Donna Douglas, Tommy Fields as " Queen Amelia". Yellow poster with orange and black text, black and white photograph and colourful illustration. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Boxing Day 26 December until 28 January c.1966-1967

New Theatre, Hull, Poster, Commencing Boxing Day 26 December until 1 February c.1968-1969

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.131
Scope and Contents Paul Elliott presents The Great Comedy Pantomime Ronnie Hilton, George Lacy in The Howard & Wyndham Production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Jan Hunt, Jan Fogarty, Bryan Wolfe, The Five Robertis, La Paloma and her Pigeons, Sue Addams Dancers, The John Bradley Babes, and introducing Canadian singing star Ray Chiarella. The New Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Will Fyffe Jr., Directed by John De Lannoy. Green poster with colourful illustrations and black and white photographs,...
Dates: Commencing Boxing Day 26 December until 1 February c.1968-1969

New Theatre, Oxford, Week Commencing Monday 15 April c.1963

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.38
Scope and Contents

Max Bygraves entertains At the piano Bob (Poker Face) Dixon with, Alfrero & Assis, The Lynton Brothers, Yuri Gridneff & Lady Juggling Unicyclists, The Dancing Debutantes, Neil & Pat Delrina Dance Stylists, Miki & Griff Anthony Bygraves, The Polka Dots. White poster with yellow highlights, red and black text and black and white photograph.

Dates: Week Commencing Monday 15 April c.1963

New Theatre, Oxford, Poster, Commencing Boxing Day 26 December c.1970-1971

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.109
Scope and Contents Bernard Delfont present on behalf of Tom Arnold and Bernard Delfont Enterprises Ltd. By arrangement with Stanley & John Dorrill Jimmy Edwards The Sleeping Beauty. Special Guest Freddie Starr Star sensation of the Royal Variety Performance. Dennis Lotis, Peter Glaze, June Shand, Dorothy Dampier, Jacquie Toye, Vera Legge Children, Don Maclean, Allan Barnes. Pink poster with yellow and white banners. Pink, black and yellow text, colourful illustration and black and white photograph. Printed...
Dates: Commencing Boxing Day 26 December c.1970-1971

New Theatre, Oxford Poster, Opens 26 December - 16 January Onwards c.1963-1964

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.114
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold (by arrangement with Stanley C.Dorrill) presents Britain's Greatest Comedy Pantomime Jimmy Edwards in Merry King Cole with Audrey Jeans, David Watson, Mary Bassano, Sheila Holt & Tom Gillis, Martin Gluth, Dot Williams, Helen James, The Royal Dancers and Singers Ernest Arnley. Red poster with blue and yellow banners. Orange, yellow, white, red and black text, black and white photograph and colourful illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Opens 26 December - 16 January Onwards c.1963-1964

New Theatre, Oxford Poster, Opens 26 December - 20 January onwards c.1968-1969

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.115
Scope and Contents Tom Arnold & Bernard Delfont present by arrangement with Stanley & John Dorrill Bruce Forsyth in the spectacular comedy pantomime Babes in the Wood. Dailey & Wayne, Jimmy Lee, Jonathan Coles, Vera Legge Children, David Richmond, Jeannette Ranger, Clem Ashby, Bel Canto Singers, Yvonne Marsh, Rita King Girls, and introducing Rikki Fulton pantomimes great dame star comedian. Brown poster with yellow banners, orange, green, yellow, white and red text. Black and white photograph and...
Dates: Opens 26 December - 20 January onwards c.1968-1969

New Theatre, Oxford, Poster, Monday 17 May, c.1960-1969

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.140
Scope and Contents Tom Arnold takes pleasure in presenting John Hanson Britain's Foremost Romantic Singing Star, Jean Bayless London's Lovely Star of "The Sound of Music" in an entirely new musical The World and Music of Ivor Novello. Music by Ivor Novello, lyrics by Ivor Novello, Christopher Hassall and others, musical arrangements by Ronald Hanmer, present by arrangement with Ivor Novello charities ltd. Patricia Kilgarriff, Ross Macpherson, Dudley March, Denys Rawson, David Young, Jeanette Given, Francis...
Dates: Monday 17 May, c.1960-1969

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