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The Cat and the Canary
Complete cue sheet including illustrated cover, detailed instructions on how to use the cue sheet (on the inside of the cover and on both sides of the back cover), and performance instructions for the majority of the cues, including the recurring…
'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…
St. George's Hall and Nickel Theatre advertisement
This advertisement for the opening night of the St. George's Hall promotes "Special Pictures, Special Songs, Special Singers."
"Special Music for 'Bagdad' Film" [newspaper article]
A rare mention of an original film music score comes up in this article on the Français' showing ofThe Thief of Bagdad.
"Symphony Orchestra With Great Spectacle 'The Birth of a Nation'" [newspaper photograph]
Photo of a "Symphony Orchestra of Picked soloists" for the Russell's 1916 showing of The Birth of a Nation.
Dalhousie Street and Theatre Francais, Ottawa, Canada [postcard]
Postcard, 5.5 X 3.5 inches