A collection of posters from the early 20th century, taken and digitised from Joe Farrugia's personal archive https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/133288 2026-04-22T14:46:53Z 2026-04-22T14:46:53Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/133905 2025-04-03T14:01:23Z 1925-05-30T00:00:00Z

Title: Matteu Callus ; Farsa colla dahk ; Cuncert canzonettisticu Abstract: Teatro Eldorado present the poster for a combined theatre and music event, featuring a performance of the 5-act historical and patriotic drama "Matteu Callus" (written by A. Adam and performed by members of Cumpanija Filodrammatica "Nazionale"), as well as a separate comedic farce, and a concert. The performance was held on the 30th of May, 1925, at Teatro Eldorado, in Hamrun. Description: Poster is damaged. Poster was donated for digitisation by Joe "Id-Dulli" Farrugia.

1925-05-30T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/133890 2025-04-03T12:25:13Z 1925-05-16T00:00:00Z

Title: Sansun u Dalila ; Il chitarra ta Baschal Abstract: Teatro Melita presents a poster for the 4-act biblical drama "Sansun u Dalila" (written by Gius. Tirchett), alongside the farce "Il Chitarra ta Baschal" (featuring Ersilio Romanu). The drama "Sansun u Dalila" was directed by Gius. Grech, and performed by the members of Cumpanija Drammatica Egualite'. The performances were held on the 16th of May, 1925, at the Teatro Melita, in Paola. Description: Poster was donated for digitisation by Joe "Id-Dulli" Farrugia.

1925-05-16T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/133825 2025-04-03T06:21:15Z 1931-12-05T00:00:00Z

Title: L'arlogg ta St. Anġlu, jeu, Li stragi tal familja De Nava : Il cugini u is-sefturi Abstract: Teatro Paolino Vassallo and the Cumpanija Filodrammatica "Bianco-Rossa" present the poster for the 2-act drama "L'Arlogg ta St. Anġlu" (also known as "Li Stragi tal familja De Nava", written by G. Scerri), and the 1 act comedy "Il Cugini u is-Sefturi" (written by A. Attard), both directed by Sur Giann Xiberras. The performances were held on the 5th of December, 1931, at Teatro Paolino Vassallo, in Hamrun. Description: Poster was donated for digitisation by Joe "Id-Dulli" Farrugia.

1931-12-05T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/133703 2025-03-28T10:02:14Z 1926-06-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Sodoma & Gomorra ; Murray the Australian escapologist Abstract: The National Theatre presents a broadside advertising the following extraordinary attractions: the superfilm "Sodoma & Gomorra"; and a performance from the Australian escapologist Murray. The attractions were held on the 4th and the 5th of June, 1926, at the National Theatre, in Senglea. Description: Broadside text: "ATTRACTION EXTRAORDINARY coming to NATIONAL THEATRE - SENGLEA - ON FRIDAY 4th. and SATURDAY 5th. JUNE 1926. COMMENCE AT 8 P. M. : Part Ist. SODOMA & GOMORRA : Interesting Superfilm in 2 Series 8 Parts : Part IInd. Direct From the Korsal Theatre, Cairo and the leading Theatres of America, Asia and Australia. M. CARINGTON WALTERS Presents MURRAY : THE AUSTRALIAN ESCAPOLOGIST : In his Performance that has buffled the Police and Public of 30 Countries. The San Francosp "Chronicle"...MURRAY is undoubtedly Huoudini's legit[imate]...". Some text on the broadside is missing due to damage. Broadside was donated for digitisation by Joe "Id-Dulli" Farrugia.

1926-06-01T00:00:00Z