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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:

Theatre Royal, Nottingham Poster, 24 December - 11 January onwards. c.1964-1965

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.57
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold presents the finest and funniest pantomime in the midlands, Reg Varney the popular TV comedy star, Three Monarchs, Lauri Lupino Lane, Lynn Kennington Robison Crusoe, with Martin Gluth, Patrick Stark, Helen James. Colourful green and blue poster with orange and yellow highlights. Orange, yellow, black and red text, black and white photograph and coloured illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: 24 December - 11 January onwards. c.1964-1965

Theatre Royal, Nottingham Poster, 24 December onwards. c.1971-1972

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.79
Scope and Contents

Bernard Delfont presents on behalf of Tom Arnold and Bernard Delfont enterprises Ltd. Jack Douglas 'The Man with the Twitch', Ivor Emmanuel in the Magnificent Christmas Pantomime Babes in the Wood. Erica Yorke, Derek Taverner Singers, Peter Vernon, The Royal Dancers, George Truzzi, Audrey Jeans. Yellow poster with orange and green text. Coloured illustrations and black and white photographs. Electric (Modern) Printing Co, Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: 24 December onwards. c.1971-1972

Theatre Royal, Nottingham Poster, 26 December - 30 January Onwards c.1960-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.100
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold & Bernard Delfont present Ronnie Hilton, Hope and Keen, Audrey Jeans in the spectacular London Palladium Pantomime Puss In Boots. Big Company Includes Bert Brownbill, Ken Jonnart, Sue Addams, Bel Canto Singers, Tearlach Bruce, The Royal Dancers, Jeannette Given. Yellow Poster with pink and black bubbles, yellow, black, pink and red text, colourful illustration. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. ltd. Manchester.

Dates: 26 December - 30 January Onwards c.1960-1970

TheatreRoyal, St Helens, Poster, Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 June c.1960

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.134
Scope and Contents

North West Arts Association presents the only appearance in Great Britain during their present European Tour of the Paul Taylor Dance Company from New York. For five performances only. Programme 1 Post Meridian/Orbs (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday). Programme 2 Lento/Agathe's Tale/Aureole (Wednesday, Friday). Orchestra led by The Wissema Quartet. Purple poster with white banner, black text and large white silhouette illustration. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd., Manchester.

Dates: Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 June c.1960

Weymouth Pavilion Poster, Boxing Day, 26 December - 18 January c.1963-1964

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.40
Scope and Contents

Bernard Delfont (in association with) Audrey Lupton & Arthur Lane for Ayell production Ltd. presents Puss in Boots. A family pantomime brimful of fun, gaiety and colour with Danny Purches, Helen Cotterill, Susan Reid, The Barbara Lynn Dancers, Roy Hudd, Belinda Carroll, Beryl Brown, Kenneth Hendel, Robert Killick and Freddie Foss. Yellow poster with orange and black text and coloured illustration. Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd.

Dates: Boxing Day, 26 December - 18 January c.1963-1964

White Rock Pavilion, County Borough of Hastings Poster, c.1972

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.85
Scope and Contents

Hastings Big Show of 1972. Bunny Baron's "Starnite Spectacular" Starring Denny Willis with Johnny Mack, Susan Jackson, Syd Wright, Julie Devon, Doug Charlton, The Young Set, Dennis Plowright, Don Phillips, Gerry Allman, The Three Squires. Blue poster with orange banners, black, orange and white text, white illustrations and black and white photographs. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd, Manchester.

Dates: c.1972

White Rock Pavillion, Poster, Saturday 28 March c.1964

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.48
Scope and Contents

John Martin & Derek Black present an evening with Andy Stewart with Jimmy Blue and his band. Blue poster with white orange and black text and a black and white photograph. Printed by Electric (Moden) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Saturday 28 March c.1964

Wimbeldon Theatre, Poster, Commencing 24 December c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.15
Scope and Contents

Bernard Delfont presents on behalf of Tom Arnold and Bernard Delfont Enterprises Ltd Roy Castle, Cinderella. Black poster with yellow, pink and black writing, black and white photograph and coloured illustration. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Commencing 24 December c.1960-1980

Wimbeldon Theatre The Adventures of Robin Hood Poster, 21 December - 18 January Week commencing 20 January c1968

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.2
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold and Bernard Delfont present The Great All-Star Comedy Pantomime Dickie Henderson, Terry Scott & Hugh Lloyd, The Adventures of Robin Hood. Colourful poster with bright text and black and white photographs.

Dates: 21 December - 18 January Week commencing 20 January c1968

Wimbledon Theatre Poster, Wednesday 24 December onwards c.1969-70

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.21
Scope and Contents

Bernard Delfont presents a Tom Arnold pantomime Roy Hudd, Arthur Askey, Alan Haynes, "The Sleeping Beauty", The Entire Saville Theatre London Production. Yellow poster with red and blue text, black and white photographs and colour illustrations.

Dates: Wednesday 24 December onwards c.1969-70

Wimbledon Theatre Poster, Week commencing 15 February, c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.39
Scope and Contents

Pick of the tops for one week, the golden voice of Anne Shelton, Dynamic Personality Audrey Jeans, T-V's popular comedy pair Jimmy Jewel and Ben Warris, Star of the B.B.C.'s 'Club Night' Donald Peers, Sandy Powell. White poster with yellow highlights and backgrounds, black text.

Dates: Week commencing 15 February, c.1960-1980

Windsor Theatre, Bearwood Handbill, 29 May c1940 - 1949

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 4: Series 178F16; Series 178G5; Series 178H10; Series 178K34; Series 178T26; Series 178Z23
Reference code: 178T26.1
Scope and Contents

Vogelbein’s Bears, Vic & Joe Crastonian, variety act, Syd Plummer, The Zyli-Fool, Walcott’s Marionettes, The Two Eddies, musical equilibrists, Percy Rich & Eva, comedy act, Hilda Heath, just crazy, Marcia Owen, singing act, Roy Lester, comedian. Printed by: Electric Modern Printing Co., Ltd (T.U.) Waterloo Road, Manchester 8.

Dates: 29 May c1940 - 1949

Winter Gardens, Bournemouth Poster, Saturday 7 June c.1969

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.53
Scope and Contents

Bernard Delfont presents Startime. Roy Hudd, Anita Harris, Edmund Hockridge, Joe (Mr. Piano) Henderson, Saveen with Daisy May, The Malcom Goddard Dancers, Eric Delaney and his band. Blue poster with black highlights, orange, yellow and white text. Black and white photographs and coloured illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) printing co ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Saturday 7 June c.1969

Winter Gardens, Bournemouth Poster, Sunday 26 August c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 3: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.165
Scope and Contents

Kimbrell-Stepham Associates present Britain's Ace Comedy Star Jimmy Tarbuck. The Two Jays, Kenny Lynch, Johnny Wiltshire & His Orchestra. Special Guest Stars Peter Rostal & Paul Schaefer. White poster with large green banners and black box. Green and black text, black and white photograph. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co., LTD., Manchester

Dates: Sunday 26 August c.1960-1980

Winter Gardens Morecambe, Poster, Opens Saturday 20 June, c.1962

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.41
Scope and Contents Leslie A. Macdonnell announces that Robert Luff holdings ltd. (in assoc. with George Mitchell) presents T.Vs Fastest Spectacular Black and White Minstrel Show. Mitchell Minstrels featuring Don Cleaver, Bob Clayton, Glyn Dawson, Stan Stennett, Kris Keo, Nicky Shorn, Denise Shaune, Reg. Thompson, Daisy May & Co. assisted by Saveen, The Mitchell Maids, The Jackpots, Television Toppers. Black poster with yellow boxes and orange highlights. Black, orange and white text with colourful...
Dates: Opens Saturday 20 June, c.1962

Winter Gardens, Morecambe, Poster, Sunday 31 July c.1966

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.50
Scope and Contents

Joe Collins & Mervyn Conn present Mike & Bernie Winters in Big Night Out with acknowledgment to A-B-C TV. The Slade Bros. The Peddlars, She Trinity, Ray Cameron. Purple Poster with white text and highlights. Blue text for further details and black and white photographs. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd, Manchester.

Dates: Sunday 31 July c.1966

Winter Gardens, Morecambe, Poster, Opens Saturday 3 July c.1960-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.93
Scope and Contents

Leslie A. Macdonnell & Bernard Delfont present David Whitfield, Shelia Buxton, Joe Church, Colin Crompton in Summer Spectacular. Also starring The Wychwoods, The Fabulous Tiller Girls from T.V's "Sunday Night at The Palladium". Blue poster with yellow banner, black and white photographs, yellow, pink, black and white text, coloured illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Opens Saturday 3 July c.1960-1970

Winter Gardens Theatre, Morecambe, Poster, Opening Friday 12 July c.1968

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.61
Scope and Contents

Michael Ewbank presents Al Read, Eve Boswell, Arthur Worsley, The Dallas Boys. The Happy Holiday Show A. Howard & Wyndham production. The Clark Brothers, The Bal Caron Trio, Dave Gray and Gail, Sixteen Tiller Girls, a comedy spectacular for the whole family. Red poster with white and yellow highlights, yellow, black and white text with black and white photographs. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Opening Friday 12 July c.1968

Winter Gardens Theatre, Morecambe, Poster, 14 July - 11 August c.1960-19870

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.92
Scope and Contents Michael Ewbank presents Sunday Night at the Winter Gardens Theatre Morecambe. July 14th at 6.5 and 8.40 The Bachelors, Mike Yarwood, 3 Monarchs etc. etc. July 21st at 6.5 and 8.40 Alexander Brothers, Jack Douglas, Joan Regan etc. etc. July 28th at 6.5 and 8.40 Max Bygraves, The Karlins, Julius Nehring etc. etc. August 4th at 6.5 and 8.40 Jimmy Logan, Mark Wynter and full supporting bill. August 11th at 6.5 and 8.40 Freddie "Mr. Parrot Face" Davies, Josef Locke and full supporting bill. Plus...
Dates: 14 July - 11 August c.1960-19870

Winter Gardens Theatre Poster, Sunday 16 August - Saturday 5 September c.1960-980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.37
Scope and Contents

Morecambe, The Syd Lawrence Orchestra featuring Kevin Kent, The band with the Glen Miller Sound. 2 hours of the best in family entertainment. Pink poster, white highlights and black text.

Dates: Sunday 16 August - Saturday 5 September c.1960-980

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