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'La vie de Boheme' at Flower [advertisement]
An advertisement for a showing of William A. Brady's version of 'La vie de Boheme' at the Flower describes the "better kind of music" provided by pianist Norton H. Payne, who accompanied the film with "the complete musical score of Puccini's opera…
'Les Miserables' at the Centre [advertisement]
An advertisement for showings of Les Miserables at the Centre note that the Centre Orchestra will be playing "Special Music" and Wagner's "Tannajuser" overture.
'The Miracle Man' at Francais [advertisement]
An advertisement for the Christmas Eve and Christmas showings of "The Miracle Man" mentions the additional feature of Christmas music played by the "Francais Concert Orchestra".
"'Birth of a Nation' Pictures Next Week" [newspaper article with image]
This article on the Regent's showing of "The Birth of a Nation" describes "a new kind of grand opera" and includes an image of a large orchestra. The article only briefly mentions the "opposition aroused by the film" and otherwise links the musical…
"12 Pdr. Naval Gun on Regent Stage With An Ottawa Naval Crew" [newspaper photograph]
Photo of naval men and canon representing the prologue before showings of Zeebrugge at the Regent in 1925.
"Alice Blue" Waltzes
Genre on score: Waltzes
"Basilica Male Choir Meets With Success at the Regent" [newspaper article]
A positive review of the Regent Orchestra and the Notre Dame Basilica Male Choir's performance alongside The Hunchback of Notre Dame in 1924 noting.
"Canada's Brave Sons off to the War" event at the Russell Theatre [advertisement]
Early notice of films being shown at the Russell Theatre.
"Charleston Taught on Centre Screen" [article]
An article announcing a series of dance lessons on screen at the Centre theatre.
"Checkers" and "Bumping Into Broadway" at Family Theatre [advertisement]
An advertisement for the showing of "Bumping Into Broadway" at the family theatre mentions "Special Music By Big Family Orchestra".