The Man, The Show, The Company: A.E. Pickard'.
Newspaper advert proclaiming the successes of Pickards five Glasgow attractions: the Casino, the Panopticon, the Ibrox Palace, the Clydebank Theatre, and the Waxwork at the Trongate. The venues are listed and each is given a brief, bombastic account of its successes, with the Waxwork in particular noted as beingacknowledged by all to be THE BIG SHOW of the city withover one million novelties and sights.
Pickard's Papers: Pickard's Prize
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The Millionaires Gratitude: A Tale In One Spasm.
Short story entitledThe Millionaires Gratitude which seems to be a somewhat autobiographical account of Pickards life. In the story, an affluent, well-dressed man approaches a poor old lady and explains how the generosity she showed him many years earlier resulted in his prosperous future. The story culminates in the millionaire repaying her kindness by giving her two free passes to the Panopticon.
Pickard's Papers: Pickard's Prize
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Short article detailing the enormous success of each of Pickards cinemas: the Casino, The Panopticon, the Clydebank Gaiety and the Ibrox Picture Palace. In particular, the luxurious interior of the Casino is celebrated, being described asamong the cosiest and most comfortable halls in St.Mungo. The article also mentions Mr Christie Grant, the manager of the Casino, describing his popularity among picture-goers as avery…courteous manager.
Pickard's Papers: Pickard's Prize
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Still Raining
Ibrox Picture Palace
Advertisment for Pickard's establishments
Pickard's Papers
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Alekss Levsunovs
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Pickard's Great Surprise Party
Ibrox Picture Palace
Advertisment for Pickard's establishments
Pickard's Papers
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The Two Stars
Ibrox Picture Palace
Advertisment for Pickard's establishments
Pickard's Papers
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Terrible Disaster
Ibrox Picture Palace
Advertisment for Pickard's establishments
Pickard's Papers
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Notice to Architects
Ibrox Picture Palace
Advertisment for the Ibrox Picture Palace
Pickard's Papers
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Mr. A.E. Pickard
Ibrox Picture Palace
Advertisment for the Ibrox Picture Palace
Pickard's Papers
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Notice to Architects
Ibrox Picture Palace
Advertisment for the Ibrox Picture Palace
Pickard's Papers
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Glasgow Comedians' Action
Ibrox Picture Palace
Advertisment for the Ibrox Picture Palace
Pickard's Papers
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Pickard's Attractions
Pickard's Attractions
Advertisment for Pickard's establishments
Pickard's Papers
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Pickard's Theatres
Ibrox Picture Palace
Advertisment for the Ibrox Picture Palace
Pickard's Papers
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Picture Theatres
Glasgow picture theater programmes
A countdown of Glasgow's picture theaters with the most interesting programmes
Pickard's Papers
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