Book contents
- The Globalization of Theatre 1870–1930
- Cambridge Studies in Modern Theatre
- The Globalization of Theatre 1870–1930
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgements
- Notes on Currency
- Introduction
- 1 Family Networks
- 2 Mobile Enterprises
- 3 The Micropolitics of Locality
- 4 Repertoire and Publics
- 5 Transported Actors
- 6 Contested Contracts
- 7 Infrastructure: From Theatre to Cinema
- 8 Legacies
- Bibliography
- Index
7 - Infrastructure: From Theatre to Cinema
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 12 October 2019
- The Globalization of Theatre 1870–1930
- Cambridge Studies in Modern Theatre
- The Globalization of Theatre 1870–1930
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgements
- Notes on Currency
- Introduction
- 1 Family Networks
- 2 Mobile Enterprises
- 3 The Micropolitics of Locality
- 4 Repertoire and Publics
- 5 Transported Actors
- 6 Contested Contracts
- 7 Infrastructure: From Theatre to Cinema
- 8 Legacies
- Bibliography
- Index
Summary
This chapter examines Bandmann’s efforts to buy, build or improve theatres along his circuit. These endeavours were motivated not only by practical and pecuniary considerations but also functioned as a means to form deeper relationships with the localities where he operated. This chapter explores both his theatre-building and his forays into cinema, including activities distributing British war propaganda films during the First World War. The chapter includes detailed discussions of The Empire (Calcutta), the Royal Opera House (Bombay) and his last building initiative, the New Empire in Gibraltar. The second section provides a detailed discussion of Bandmann’s competition with J. F. Madam to obtain exclusive distribution rights of the British propaganda films.
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- The Globalization of Theatre 1870–1930The Theatrical Networks of Maurice E. Bandmann, pp. 216 - 244Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2019