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An advertisement for a showing of William A. Brady's version of 'La vie de Boheme' at the Flower describes the "better kind of music" provided by pianist Norton H. Payne, who accompanied the film with "the complete musical score of Puccini's opera…

An advertisement for showings of Les Miserables at the Centre note that the Centre Orchestra will be playing "Special Music" and Wagner's "Tannajuser" overture.

An advertisement for the Christmas Eve and Christmas showings of "The Miracle Man" mentions the additional feature of Christmas music played by the "Francais Concert Orchestra".

This article on the Regent's showing of "The Birth of a Nation" describes "a new kind of grand opera" and includes an image of a large orchestra. The article only briefly mentions the "opposition aroused by the film" and otherwise links the musical…

This advertisement for the opening night of the St. George's Hall promotes "Special Pictures, Special Songs, Special Singers."

A rare mention of an original film music score comes up in this article on the Français' showing ofThe Thief of Bagdad.

Photo of a "Symphony Orchestra of Picked soloists" for the Russell's 1916 showing of The Birth of a Nation.

Postcard, 5.5 X 3.5 inches

A positive review of the Regent Orchestra and the Notre Dame Basilica Male Choir's performance alongside The Hunchback of Notre Dame in 1924 noting.

A photo showing the interior of the Regent, with an American and a French flag can be seen just above the orchestra pit.