King’s Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 24 February 1913
Poster
King’s Theatre and Hippodrome Poster, Dundee, 1913
Object details
- Object type
- Poster
- Production date
- Feb 1913
- Dimensions
- 89.0 x 43.0 cm
- Museum number
- MH/KT/002
Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
The object’s story
Object Description
Colour poster advertising Faking the Film (or Skinnymacolour), a comedy production by Edward Marris at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome during the week beginning 24 February 1913. The variety bill also featured acts including Peter & Potts, Rondelle Billington, Roma & Romani, Jack Smiles, Greta Mack and Elfie Fay. Its striking red and blue lettering was designed to attract the attention of passing audiences.
Transcription
KING’S THEATRE AND HIPPODROME, DUNDEE
Twice Nightly at 7 and 9
Early Doors 6.30 and 8 o’clock
Ordinary Doors 6.50 and 8.50
Monday, February 24th, 1913, and during the Week
Edward Marris’s Latest
FAKING THE FILM
Or SKINNYMACOLOUR
A non-stop scream, written, invented and produced by Edward Marris.
Freddy Rigby, the great comedian-tumbler, as “Muggs the Billsticker”.
Mr Louis du Cane as “The Manager”.
Scenes:
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Offices of Skinnymacolour Film Producing Company. Scene 2. Producing the Indian Film.
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Scene 3. Facing the Film. The Surprise.
The Most Original Knockabout Sketch of the Century.
Peter & Potts
Comedians
Rondelle Billington
The Famous Violinist
Roma & Romani
The Classical Musicians, in their Delightful Musical Act
Jack Smiles
Comedian and Dancer
Greta Mack
Scottish Soprano
The World’s Events
Day by Day on the Kingscope (Time Permitting)
Elfie Fay
The only Brazilian Nut in Captivity
Prices
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Boxes: 10s 6d
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Box Seat: 2s 6d
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Orchestra Stalls: 1s 6d
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Early Doors (Orchestra Stalls): 1s 9d
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Stalls & Circle: 1s
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Early Doors (Stalls & Circle): 1s 3d
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Pit: 6d
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Early Doors (Pit): 9d
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Gallery: 3d
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Early Doors (Gallery): 4d