Object name: King's Theatre and Hippodrome poster, 24 February 1913
This poster advertises a variety programme at Dundee’s King’s Theatre and Hippodrome beginning 24 February 1913. The headline attraction was Edward Marris’s comedy sketch Faking the Film, a satire on the rapidly expanding film industry. Supporting performers included comedians Peter and Potts, violinist Rondelle Billington, musical act Roma and Romani, Scottish soprano Greta Mack, and the Brazilian entertainer Elie Fay.
Production date: Feb 1913
Museum number: MH/KT/003
Source collection: Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library
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Associated location:
King’s Theatre (1909 – )
Notes:
Early Doors 6.30 and 8 o’clock
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