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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1913

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West's Pictures

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 15
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

A complicated story, "The Money-lender," West's latest exclusive film drama, was shown for the first time at the Glaciarium on Saturday afternoon and evening. This picture tells the story of the young Frenchman of good…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

On Saturday night last "Milestones" entered upon the sixth week of its season in the presence of a packed house, and the development of the plot was watched with every evidennce of keen enjoyment. There…

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Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

After a run which could not have proved otherwise than gratifying to the management, the last six mights of "The Parish Priest" commenced on Saturday night, when the Palace was crowded by an interested…

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Tivoli Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 15

The Patty Frank acrobats, who appeared for the first time at the Tivoli on Saturday, had a deservedly enthusiastic reception because of the reputation they enjoy, and because also of the remarkable exposition of…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 15

At the Lyceum Theatre the kinemacolor series of pictures still holds first place on the programme, and is nightly winning applause from the audience. On Saturday an entirely new kinemacolor programme, the…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 15
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

"Faust," as produced at the Theatre Royal, continues its run of well deserved success. The story, as translated from the German by Sir Gilbert Parker, has already become classic, and there is in the…

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The Alhambra Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 3

A programme consisting of vaudeville turns, varied by pictures, was presented at the Alhambra Theatre on Saturday. Among the new artists taking their place on the bill were "Lazern," a magician,…

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The Grand Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 3

During the latter half of last week large audiences visited the Grand theatre, Pitt-street, to see "The Velled Prophet." To-day the special attraction will be a photo-screen dramatisation of the opora…

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The Empress Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 15

"The Debt," the principal picture at the Empress Theatre today, is a pathetic story, strongly told. It is of the sufferings of a child for the sin of a mother. The film is 2000ft. long. The Rex. Co. is responsible…

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The Victoria Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 3

On Saturday, at the Victoria Theatre, Pitt-street, a sensational drama, entitled "Nemesls," was shown. There were some exceptionally thrilling scenes, one of them portraying a fight in a railway carriage with…

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The Adelphi Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 3

The special matinee of "The Monk and the Woman" on Saturday attracted a large audience, and the evening performance was also given to good business. The drama is one that is full of striking situations, and…

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The Princess Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 3

Despite the sultry conditions, good audiences were to be seen at both performances at the Princes Theatre on Saturday The principal newcomers at the evening performance were Mysto, the mysterious;…

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The Colonial Theatre

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 15

Several good films are announced for today at this theatre, including "A Lively Dispute," "The Poacher's Reform," "Love's Crown of Thorns," and "Diddled," with the usual "Gaumont Chronicle' of world events…

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The Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 3

Spencer's Lyceum Theatre was again very well attended at both performances on Saturday, when a further series of clour films were shown. These included De[?] Durbar, showing the King-Emperor…

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A Jewish Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 3

In the Standard Theatre (Castlereagh-street) on Saturday evening a large audience assembled to welcome a Jewish dramatic company in the historic operatta, by J. Latciner, "Alexander, the Crown Prince of…

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Stage Song and Show "The Sunshine Girl" Criterion Comedy Season. New Vaudeville and Pictures

The Sun · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 9

"The Sunshine Girl," at Her Majesty's, is not a musical comedy with a coherent plot, but rather a sketchy succession of comedy numbers. It includes in its cast such…

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