Theatrical London (London)

London's theatres, television studios, and film premieres.

Dam Busters Royal Premiere (1955)

Princess Margaret attends premiere of the film "Dam Busters" in aid of RAF Charities.

Film Fanfare - No 14 (1956)

Norman Wisdom interview, film gossip and music plus stars at Variety Club gala.

Film Fanfare - No 12 - Section 4 (1957)

Film Fanfare number 12 - includes interviews with Rod Steiger and Diana Dors.

Film Fanfare - No 16 Sections 2 & 3 (1956)

Movie Quiz and John Parsons interviewing film stars Leslie Caron and Kim Novak.

Fire Damage At Kingston Theatre (1910)

People survey damage after fire at Kingston theatre.

Film Fanfare - No 29 - Sections 1, 2, 3 (1956)

Noble's report, Parsons with stars incl Burton & Collins, Fitzgerald's film review & quiz.

Film Fanfare - No 26 - Section 1 (1956)

Topical film show - includes interviews with Anne Todd & Adrienne Corey.

Film Fanfare - No 5 (1956)

Young woman is shown around film set.

National Film Theatre Foundation Stone Laying (1957)

Pieces of film history are put into National Film Theatre as Foundation Stone is laid.

Opening Of Empire Leicester Square - Crowds And Cars Outside Floodlit Cinema Where 'trelawney Of The Wells' Is Showing (1928)

Crowds turn out of the Empire Theatre in Leicester Square.

Pathe News At Work (1962)

Good coverage of the work of British Pathe's newsreel making operation.

Princess Margaret Visits Television Studios (1956)

Princess Margaret visits the BBC Television studios at Lime Grove. London.

What The Audience Doesn't See - A Peep Behind The Scenes At The London Coliseum (1926)

Backstage scenes as the moving stage and complex lighting systems of the Coliseum are operated.

The National Theatre At South Kensington (1938)

George Bernard Shaw receives title deeds of the site for a National Theatre for Shakespeare and British drama.

Christopher Gable British Ballet Dancer (1963)

British ballet dancer Christopher Gable at home and at work.

Circus Thrills At Olympia

The circus comes to Olympia in London, clowns, horses, seals and acrobats are amongst those taking part.

Royal Visit To Circus (1955)

The Queen, Prince Philip and Princess Margaret attend Bertram Mills' Circus at Olympia.

Circus In Town (1962)

Children watch a rehearsal of a Bertram Mills Circus show at Olympia.

Exterior Palace Theatre

An ardent fan buys tickets for While the Sun Rises performed by Mahalah Haggard and Co.

Clive Brook (1946)

Pathe visits famous actor Clive Brook.

Avengers - Rigg's New Rigs (1967)

Diana Rigg and Patrick MacNee pose with other stars for 'Avengers' publicity photographs.

Pantomime Rehearsals

Actors and dancers in rehearsals for pantomime "Aladdin" at Adelphi Theatre.

Beams From "The Island King" At The Adelphi Theatre (1922)

Short extract showing the actor W.H. Berry in the play "The Island King" at the Adelphi Theatre.

Trilby At Apollo Theatre AKA Moments From "Trilby" (1922)

The cast of the play "Trilby" are seen in action.

Marionette Magic (1935)

Preparations for a performance by Paul Brun's Munich Marionettes at the Arts Theatre Club in London.

Katherine Dunham (1952)

The Katherine Dunham company perform a West Indian Ballet at the Cambridge Theatre.

Silver Wings (1930)

Stars of the stage perform amusing routines at the Dominion Theatre, London.

Panto Peep (1932)

Filmed excerpt of a Dick Whittington pantomime at the Garrick Theatre, starring Dorothy Dickson.

Donald Sinden At Home (1959)

Actor Donald Sinden is seen at home with his family and collection of theatre memorabilia.

Sir Henry Lytton's Double Event

Sir Henry Lytton celebrates 50 years of marriage and 50 years of work on stage.

"Magic Box" Premiere (1951)

The Film Industry pays tribute to the inventor of the Cine-Camera at premiere of 'Magic Box'.

"Night Of The Stars" (1955)

Variety Club premiere of film "A Star Is Born" attracts top stars.

Roman Polanski Weds Sharon Tate (1968)

Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate wed in Chelsea + star studded reception at Playboy Club.

Cinema Tax Must Go (1958)

Pathe looks deeply into the issue of the Cinema Tax.

Big Night In West End (1962)

Stars and band of the Coldstream Guards turn out for London premiere of 'The Music Man'.

Princess At Film Premiere (1954)

Princess Margaret attends a charity film premiere at Leicester Square.

Royal Film Performance (1962)

Colour special: Queen, Princess Margaret & various stars at film premiere of West Side Story.

All Change (1923)

The actor Eille Norwood is shown making up for his role in The Return of Sherlock Holmes.

British Film Festival (1947)

Stars chatting informally in foyer of Odeon, Leicester Square.