Untitled
Electric (Cinema) Printing Co. Ltd.
1936
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Electric (Cinema) Printing Co. Ltd.
1936
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Untitled is a 1936 by Electric (Cinema) Printing Co. Ltd., held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This poster is bright yellow with bold black and red text. It advertises shows at the Hull New Alexandra Theatre. Names like Eric Randolph and The Great Cincalee are listed, along with times and ticket prices. The design is simple but loud, with big block letters and red borders around each act. The poster looks like it was printed quickly, with a focus on getting attention. It’s packed with names of performers and acts, all stacked neatly in boxes. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more posters like this.
A letterpress poster or playbill printed in red and black on yellow paper, produced by Electric (Cinema) Printing Co. Ltd., advertises the Variety programme at the Alexandra Theatre in Hull for the week commencing 17 February 1936. The programme includes performances by Eric Randolph with Margot Joyce on piano, The Great Cingalee and company, Frank Groves, Rexharte & June, The Three Derricks, Dooley & Mac, The Armour Boys, and Carlos Ames.
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These three posters from London’s Electric Printing Co. capture the bold, streamlined look of 1930s British screen ads—thick ink, simple shapes, and a taste of Art Deco flair. One untitled 1935 piece shows a cinema…
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