King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 01 December 1913

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King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 01 December 1913

Large red, blue, and white poster for the King’s Theatre and Hippodrome, Dundee, advertising a variety programme during the week of 1 December 1913. The bill is headlined by comedian George Mozart and includes performers Zasma, Fred Poplar, Kitty Wager, Clarke and Glenny, and Irene Pearse, alongside the motion picture The Battle of Elderbush Gulch. Bold block lettering and contrasting colours create a striking Edwardian theatre advertisement.
King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 01 December 1913. Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library.
Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 01 December 1913

This poster advertises a variety bill at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome during the week of 1 December 1913. Headlined by comedian and burlesque performer George Mozart, the programme also featured acrobats, singers, novelty acts, and the western film The Battle of Elderbush Gulch.

Production date: Dec 1913
Museum number: MH/KT/035
Source collection: Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
Source collection link: View source collection
Associated location: King’s Theatre (1909 – )
Notes:
KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE.
Licensed Manager and Licensee
DUNDEE THEATRES, LTD.
S. McINTOSH
‘Phone 1930
7 TWICE NIGHTLY 9
Early Doors 6.30 and 8 o’clock.
Ordinary Doors 6.50 and 8.50.
‘Phone 1930
HARRY LAUDER’S WEEK, DECEMBER 15th
MONDAY, DEC. 1st 1913, and during the Week.
GEORGE MOZART
THE GAY BURLESQUER AND COMEDIAN
In Thumb-nail Sketches of Everyday Life, including screamingly funny Burlesque Band and Moving Picture Dramas.
ZASMA
Gentleman Society Gymnast
FRED POPLAR
Comedian and Burlesque Actor
KITTY WAGER
Comedienne
CLARKE & GLENNY
(CHARLES CLARKE and WILLIAM GLENNY)
And a “SPOOK,” present “GHOST GRANGE,” a Scream, Direct from the Palladium, London.
IRENE PEARSE
The Wee Scotch Lassie
The Management have secured at Great Expense, the Thrilling Picture, THE
BATTLE OF
ELDERBUSH GULCH
Depicting Realistic Battle Scenes between Settlers and Indians.
Daring Exploits and Marvelous Riding.
This Exceptional Picture can only be seen at the KING’S for this particular week only.
A WORD OF ADVICE!
Book your Seats as you leave the Theatre
for HARRY LAUDER’S week, December 15th.
Boxes, 10/6
Box Seat, 2/6
Orch. Stalls, 1/6
E. Doors, 1/9
Stalls & Circle, 1/-
E. Doors, 1/3
Pit, 6d
E. Doors, 9d
Gallery, 3d
E. Doors, 4d
Ring Up and Book your Seats Early. Telephone 1930.
Box Office at Theatre open daily from 11 to 4 & 7 to 10.
All Children must be paid for.
(Management reserve the right to substitute turns if necessary. No Smoking or Whistling—Offenders will be immediately expelled.)
LATE BOATS
(Bottom-most timetable text is partially cut off and not fully legible in the image.)