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Comedians

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 606 Collections and/or Records:

Electric Public Hall Poster, 29 December c1910 - 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.11
Scope and Contents

Exmouth, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and witticisms. White, blue and red type on white background.

Dates: 29 December c1910 - 1923

Empire, Southend-on-Sea Programme, 9 May 1905 - 14 May 1905

 File — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.50
Scope and Contents

Jasper Redferns World Renowned Animated Pictures - Various films. Testo Bros - comedy, musical and acrobatic act. Mr and Mrs Edward H. Lucas - society entertainers. J.E. Linstead - Yorkshire Baritone. Salmon - trick and musical cyclist. Printed by Willsons', New Walk Printing Works, Leicester. 5 copies.

Dates: 9 May 1905 - 14 May 1905

Empire Theatre, London Programme, 29 January 1900

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.14
Scope and Contents

The Two Freydos-Acrobats. Goleman's Cats and Dogs. The Dainef Troupe - Risley and Ground Acrobats. Carl Hertz in New Illusion entitled 'Iris, The Mystic Chameleon'. Mr Arthur Roberts - Comedian. Les Alex-Valse Tourbillon. A Grand Characteristic Ballet entitled 'Round the Town Again'. The Carangeot Troupe - Acrobats. The Three Gladenbecks, 16pp.

Dates: 29 January 1900

Empire Theatre Poster, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.23
Scope and Contents

Gateshead, Corner of High St and Sunderland Rd. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with Joe Hodson, Kitty Iris famous BBC Soprano, Renee Rayne Winsome and Dainty, Madame Florettes Snowdrops, Little Molly, Edie Ross, Little Mickey, Bert Richardson juggler, Madame Wanna, Le Fleurette’s famous illuminated Ballet, Winette and her Little Sisters, Bert Thomas Autocratic Comedian. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Exeter Hippodrome Poster, 23 April for six nights c1920 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.3
Scope and Contents Miss Nora Bancroft presents, Playtime, the original cabaret production with Syd Christo & Jack Strand, the laughter makers, Violet Field, commediane, Claude Worth, baritone, Joan Wells, at the piano and Nora Lamb, soubrette and Nora Bancroft, contralto, The Playtime Girls, comedy, The Leo Sax Trio, comedy, music, song and dance, Sydney and Adelaine, Australian entertainers, Pathe super gazette, Hippodrome orchestra, directed by Mr Syd Beckett, Handby and Celeine in skatorial moments,...
Dates: 23 April for six nights c1920 - 1929

Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills, c1790 - 1939

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.236-342
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at a wide range of venues.

Dates: c1790 - 1939

Films, c1930 - 1990

 Series
Reference code: 178D5
Scope and Contents

Amateur and commercial films on multiple formats, focusing mainly on Circus but also including transport, fairs, fairground rides and other types of travelling entertainments.

Dates: c1930 - 1990

Frank Uffner's American Midgets Handbill, c1881

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.26
Scope and Contents

Lucia Zarate, General Mite, Miss Jennie Quigley, and Commodore Foot at Piccadilly Hall. 'The Smallest Man and Women in the World'. Supported by Jennie Quigley - Miniature Queen of Song & Commodore Foot, Liliputian Comedian of America. Printed by W.S. Johnson, Nassau Steam Press, 60 St. Martin’s Lane, W.C., 2pp.

Dates: c1881

Frank Uffner's Royal American Midgets Handbill, 31 January 1881

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.25
Scope and Contents

Lucia Zarate, General Mite, Miss Jennie Quigley and Commodore Foot at Piccadilly Hall. 'Patronized by their Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, the Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Fashionable World of London' Supported by Jennie Quigley - Miniature Queen of Song & Commodore Foot, Liliputian Comedian of America, 2pp.

Dates: 31 January 1881

Fred Holmes Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0065
Scope and Contents

A collection of material including posters, programmes, handbills, newspaper cuttings and photographs relating to the shows of Jasper Redfern mainly in the Sheffield and surrounding areas. The collection was created by Fred Holmes who was a manager for Jasper Redfern of Sheffield, a pioneer of early film and exhibition. Jasper Redfern was the first man to show films in Sheffield. Also included in the collection is correspondence between Fred Holmes and Jasper Redfern.

Dates: c1895 - 1925

From Soup to Nuts, The Indians are Coming, Pals in Buckskin, Winchester 73, Society Sensation, Whispering Lions, and Coney Island Film, 1930

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 32: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.318
Scope and Contents Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Photax. 350 feet. Universal Pictures. Black and White, Silent. Extracts from commercial films. Includes; Laurel and Hardy, Anita Garvin and Tiny Sandford in 'From Soup to Nuts'. Steve McNally and John McIntyre in 'Winchester 73'. Rudolph Valentino in 'Society Sensation'. James Parrott in 'Whispering Lions'. Buster Keaton, Fatty Artbuckle and Al St. John in 'Coney Island'. Also features young girl with knights and horses, and Lex Barker with a...
Dates: 1930

Garrick Theatre Programme, Monday 3 August 1953

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.90
Scope and Contents

Southport. Society Four dance act, Walter Jackson comedian, Tony & Ruby aeriel equilibrists, Ken Morris mime, music and madness, The Oswinos continental foot jugglers, Rey Overbury & Suzetter the musician with the twinkling feet, Charles Ancaster, George Formby. Contains photographs of the acts, 8p.p.

Dates: Monday 3 August 1953

Gerry Cottle's Circus Programme, 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.15
Scope and Contents

Royal Silver Jubilee, Binak Brothers knockabout comedy, Captain Sydney Howes and his lions, The Cimarro brothers high-wire, The Inaros Sisters trapeze, Sonny Fossett and Co. clowns, Otaki and the James Sisters Wild West Show, Batman and Robin aerial act, Captain Universe human cannonball. Colour illustration of human cannonball on cover. Fold out programme with photos.

Dates: 1977

Gerry Cottle's Circus Programme, 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.19
Scope and Contents

Cardiff. The Kansas Brothers jugglers, The Swinging Cottrellis balance act, Jimmy Scott and Co. clowns, Royal Bengal tigers, Duo Raycol, Jimmy Scott and Co., La Famille Santus French Wizards on wheels, Arab Stallions, Samson and Delilah strongmen, Mary Chipperfield’s elephants, The Loonies comedy act. Contians photos, 4p.p.

Dates: 1977

Glasgow Empire Poster, 20 June 1938

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.8
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold Ltd. Presents Revelry on the Ice, musical show with Melitta Brunner skating , Kurt Schier free skating, Ken Kennedy barrel jumping, Al Gordon comedy on ice, Schima thrills on stilts, Eileen & Ernest Hartung ice skating, Olive & Joyce Goater the ice skating twins, Handby Celeine Tio, Chevalier Brothers, entertainers, Calores Sisters music making maids, Sidney Marion & Madelyne Killeen, American comedy act. Red and black type on white background.

Dates: 20 June 1938

Grand Hall by the Sea, Italian & Zoological Gardens Programme, 10 September 1885

 Item
Reference code: 178K45.2
Scope and Contents Black type on pink paper, portrait in a circle with foliage decorations on top section of front cove and decorative border, programme inside, 2pp. Printed by Keble's Gazette Office, Margate. Acts listed; Margate, 11th Annual Benefit of W. Tubbs & Gus Foster, Albert & Frederica, William Ethairen, balancing act, G. Ethairen, clown, Miss Violet D'Alroy, comedy act, Mr J. B. Martin, singing act, Mr Albert Steele, singing act, Miss Bessie Armytage, singing act, The Ethairen Troupe, Mr...
Dates: 10 September 1885

Grand Opera House Handbill, 21 November 1910

 Item
Reference code: 178T34.1
Scope and Contents Harrogate, Max Mantesole and Angus McLeod present, Rabottini, the world famous conduct and his Italian court band, Ben Jackson, trick soloist and banjo humorist, Minnie D’Aubyn, the local pantomime favourite in chorus songs, Tom Bryce assited by Miss Maynard, musical comedy, The Fosyths (Frank and Millie), musical comedy 'The Doll and the College boy', Tom Garland, mimic and voice Thower, ventriloquist and singer, Bert Anderson, conjuror, Rozel, Speciality artiste. Black type on orange...
Dates: 21 November 1910

Grand Theatre Poster, 30 May 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.6
Scope and Contents

Luton. Rupert Ingalese presents, Dr. Raymond and Company hypnotist, magician and mind reader, The Handby Celeine Troupe of tricks and fancy skaters in thrills on wheels, Eastern Miracles, Musical Astleys, G.S. Young comedian, Peacock & Rees singers. Red and blue type on cream background with red border.

Dates: 30 May 1932

Grand Theatre Programme, Wednesday 26 December 1894 and 9 following nights

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.88
Scope and Contents

Nottingham. Leopolds and their specially selected company of comedians in musical absurdity Frivolity. Three fold programme. Printed by Shumach Hyson Green Printing Works, Nottingham.

Dates: Wednesday 26 December 1894 and 9 following nights

Grand Theatre Programme, c1950 - 1959

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Reference code: 178R27.218
Scope and Contents

Bernard M. Woolley Presents stars from Welsh Rarebit, Stan Stennett, Llew Thomas comedian, Frank James Compare, Jones Sisters dancing stars, Will Norman cyclist, Margaret Luke mimic, Leslie Lewis impressionist, Gudzows Welsh Collie Dogs-acrobatic collies. Red, blue and yellow type on white background. Radio Talent Contest. Printed by Wilsons, Printers, Leicester.

Dates: c1950 - 1959