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Film Number |
3495 |
Title |
PEOPLES THEATRE |
Producer |
Robert Kay, Ronald Shockledge, Marjorie Landless Turner, Eric Landless Turner |
Date |
c1948 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
b/w |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
29 mins 37 secs |
Description |
A behind the scenes look at a production staged by the Oldham Repertory Theatre Club at The Coliseum, opening with views of an industrial skyline and exterior shots of the Theatre Royal and local cinemas. There is a brief history of the Club and we see new scripts being vetted and sets being designed. Members are shown buying tickets at the box office and preparing refreshments. Concludes with a full dress rehersal, followed by a live performance and an enthusiastic curtain call. |
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