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This is a black and white photo of the English actor Sally Thomsett in conversation with unidentified companions. They appear to be at a drinks reception which, as we know from a similar item in the archive, was also attended by fellow English actors…

This is a black and white photo of the English actor Sally Thomsett with the actors Julian Glover and Shane Briant and others. The small group are standing in a busy room, decorated with promotional adverts for Harp Lager. A tentative Sally Thomsett,…

This is a black and white photo of the Savoy Cinema on Patrick Street in Cork, advertising the 1956 festival. Flags adorn the building in a night-time scene and crowds are gathered outside. Posters include signs for World Premiere - tonight at 8pm;…

This is a black and white photo of a school audience provisionally dated 1980. The photo shows a teenage audience, dressed in school uniform, probably waiting for a film to commence. They are seated in rows and fill the room with their animated…

This is a black and white undated photo of a film screening at the historic indoor English Market in Cork. The light of the projector can be seen on the crowded balcony that is home to the Farmgate Café. Downstairs, in the market foyer, the audience…

This is a black and white photo, taken during the 1980s, of the sculptor Patrick O’Sullivan in conversation with festival director Robin O’Sullivan. Patrick O’Sullivan is sitting on Robin O’Sullivan’s desk who is looking up at him as they talk. A…

This is a black and white photo of the sculptor Séamus Murphy and his daughter, Bebhinn Marten, in conversation with the Cork politician Peter Barry. The convivial group is dressed formally, and Marten, wearing a flower-decorated light-coloured…

This is a black and white photo of Sheamus Smith, William (Bill) Harpur and an unidentified woman who might be Sheila Hampson, the partner of Smith. A bespectacled Smith is standing on the far left, in a light-coloured suit, striped shirt and holding…

This is a black and white photo of a press briefing with Sheamus Smith, Bill O’Herlihy and Disney representative whom we have provisionally identified as Roy Disney. Smith and O’Herlihy are turned towards Disney listening to him as he speaks. Behind…

This is a black and white photo of festival guests at the Harp-sponsored festival club. The photo identifies the producer Greg Smith, William (Bill) Harpur, former film censor Sheamus Smith, Sheila Hampson, and Hillary O’Herlihy, the wife of Bill…