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General Category => Old Chesterfield => Topic started by: Pastitman on September 06, 2014, 07:14:50 AM
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Many well known stars appeared at the Hippodrome over the years but who or what act was the last to appear before its closure? Any thoughts,
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Some Hustle 1923 is the last one I can find up to now pastitman but I will scroll through the links where I found the Crown hotel info and see if there is anything in there
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Thought I'd add this to the Thread
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/39469 (http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/39469)
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Thanks for the info and picture, what memories. My grandfather used to work the stage spotlights in the 1920s and met many stars of the time. I do just recall seeing Norman Evans and others there around 1949 - 54 and I was told that I did see Laurel and Hardy but sadly that does evade me.
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I thought I had 'cracked it' when I found the Derbyshire Times archives - then they wanted 'money' to get into them.
Maybe the Chesterfield Library archives would shed some light on who played last there?
http://forebears.co.uk/england/derbyshire/chesterfield (http://forebears.co.uk/england/derbyshire/chesterfield)
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I might have mentioned this before on another thread about the Hippodrome, but my mum's family used to have a boarding house on Corporation Street and took in many 'artistes'. I have some signed photo's (when I can lay my hands on them!) from some of the boarders. I don't think they were particularly famous.
In later years, members of my dad's family bought the derelict Hippodrome building and turned it into a car sales pitch. Before the building was demolished, (when I was aged about 4) I was given a grand tour of the stage and dressing rooms and allowed to do a little tap dance performance on the stage for my mum, dad and uncle who sat in the stalls. I recall there were no lights on the stage, just the ones lighting the auditorium. The smell of dampness and fustiness was very strong too. Funny what sticks in your mind isn't it? :)
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I remember going to the Hippodrome in the early 50's to see Dick Whittington. An adult in a "cat" suit came into the auditorium and I remember being terrified at the sight of this 6' tall creature.
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Hi, my late Dad was drummer with Gladys Hay and The Harmonists. In week commencing 15 December 1941, they played at the Hippodrome in either Chestefield or Derby. Please could anyone help me verify, as I'm trying to put together his engagements list? I'll be most grateful. John
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Welcome to the forum John Have you contacted Chesterfield History Society. They may be able to help.
Good luck :)