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Denham Studios restaurant by Tony Wysard, 1937Intensively populated illustration by Tony Wysard, showing imagined diners at the restaurant at Denham Studios. Illustration includes a key to all caricatures portrayed but include David Niven
Tatler cover - Ronald Colman and his Sealyham TerrierFilm star Ronald Colman (1891-1958) pictured on the front cover of The Tatler with his Sealyham Terrier in 1931. Date: 1931
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton - actorsElizabeth Taylor (1932-2011), British-American actress, embraces her husband Richard Burton (1925-1984), Welsh actor. Date: 1966
Jackie Coogan, October 1921Child actor Jackie Coogan aged six. Coogan began as a child actor in silent films after being discovered by Charlie Chaplin and at this point earned 10, 000 a year
Horsemen filming Robin of Sherwood, CornwallThree horsemen in demon costume, filming the TV series Robin of Sherwood near St Michaels Mount, Cornwall. Date: 1980s
Anna May Wong in The Circle of ChalkMiss Anna May wong as Chang-Hi-Tang dancing before the tea-shop keeper in The Circle of Chalk, an ancient Chinese lay translated into English by James Laver
David Niven and Primula RolloHollywood actor David Niven, now Captain David Niven of the Rifle Brigade, and Primula Rollo, a wartime W.A.A.F. officer, pictured in The Bystander after being recently married. 1940
OUDS: The Tempest at Worcester College, 1949A midsummer diversion in an Oxford garden: the Oxford University Drama Societys production of Shakespeares The Tempest in the grounds of Worcester College, 1949
Gerald du Maurier and familySir Gerald Hubert Edward Busson du Maurier (1873-1934), English actor and manager. Father to writers Angela du Maurier and Daphne du Maurier
A Concert behind the Lines by Fortunino MataniaSomewhere in France - a concert behind the lines. A concert troupe or divisional entertainment company often made up of a mix of professional and amateur actors
Leslie Howard as RJ Mitchell in The First of the FewLeslie Howard (1893-1943) photographed on the film set for The First of the Few, in which he played the Spitfire designer RJ Mitchell. 1942
The Mad Hatters Tea Party, Alice in Wonderland at theatreAlice in Wonderland, performed on stage in 1918 at the Savoy Theatre, and starring Estelle Dudley as Alice, Adrienne Puret as the March Hare
King Henry VI of England married to Margaret of Anjou at Titchfield Abbey, 23 April 1445. The mad king was 24 and the queen 15
Two women preparing for show at Windmill Theatre 1939Two women in tin helmets photographed as they prepare for a show at the Windmill Theatre. The Windmill Theatre, which today uses the motto " we never closed"
Mr Gomersall as the Earl of Douglas in Chevy ChaseMr E W Gomersall (or Gomersal) as the 2nd Earl of Douglas in The Ballad of Chevy Chase. 1832
Cartoon portrait, Charles Kelly, performerCartoon portrait, Charles Clavering Wardell Kelly (1839-1885), actor and journalist -- a sound actor. 1884
Caricature of Charles Dillon, English actor-managerCaricature of Charles Dillon (1819-1881), English actor-manager and tragedian. Seen here in the role of Belphegor, in a play of the same name by Charles Webb. 1881
The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar WildePromotional postcard for The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde. First produced at the St. Jamess Theatre, on 14th February 1895. For the St. James revival, 25th November 1909
Gwili AndreDanish model and actress Gwili Andre (1907-1959), born Gurli Andresen, starring in Roar Of The Dragon at the beginning of her brief Hollywood career. Date: 1932
The cast of Hay Fever, described as Noel Cowards Clean Play "by The SketchThe cast of Hay Fever, described as Noel Cowards Clean Play " by The Sketch. Marie Tempest played the role of Judith Bliss, a bohemian ex-actress, while Graham Browne her husband, David Bliss
Anna Pavlova: An Impression Date: 1913
Cartoon, Henry Irving and F B ChattertonCartoon, Henry Irving (1838-1905), legendary actor-manager, and Frederick Balsir Chatterton (1834-1886), theatre manager, with a bust of Shakespeare in the background -- Shakespearian Experimenters
Caricature of Harry Paulton and Johns Clarke, actorsCaricature of Harry Paulton (1842-1917) and Johns Clarke (1833-1899), actors -- The Two Dromios (of Ephesus and Syracuse respectively)
Caricature of the actor and dramatist Harry PaultonCaricature of the comic actor and dramatist Harry Paulton in the role of The Abbe. circa 1880s
Caricature of the actor J G Taylor -- Much More Than The Ninth Part. circa 1880s
In front and behind the scenes at the Coliseum, LondonA great stage and a great curtain: in front and behind the scenes at the Coliseum, London. Top centre: a diagrammatic view of the revolving stage
Some Sunny personalities at the London HippodromeCaricature by Nerman of the various performers appearing in the popular comedy musical, Sunny at the London Hippodrome in 1926. Top left Nancy Lovat, top right, Elsie Randolph
Cartoon, Mr William Creswick, English actorCartoon, Mr William Creswick (1813-1888), English actor - One of the good old-fashioned sort. 1885
Cartoon portrait, Mr John Coleman (1831-1904), actor, playwright, novelist, memoirist and theatre manager - Can it be true that he is slightly effusive? 1886
Norma Shearer, Canadian actress. Date: 1934
Palace Theatre Company - London - Theatrical Garden Party Date: 1912
Cartoon, Wilson Barrett, preparing to play HamletWilson Barrett (William Henry Barrett; 1846-1904), actor, theatre manager and playwright -- More Study! Seen here preparing to play Hamlet, to the consernation of Henry Irving
Whos Hooper? by Fred ThompsonPromotional postcard for Whos Hooper? By Fred Thompson, founded on A. W. Pineros play In Chancery (1884); music Ivor Novello and Howard Talbot
Richard Baker in The Moon in the Yellow RiverRichard Baker (news announcer) playing Darrell Blake (centre) in the Tower Theatres production of The Moon in the Yellow River by Denis Johnston. Date: 1954
Welcome to my dream - Music Sheet Cover, words by Johnny Burke, music by Jimmy Van Heusen. Paramount Presents Road to Utopia starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour
Jessie Matthews with daughter CatherineBritish actress Jessie Matthews (1907-1981) enjoying a seaside donkey ride with her adopted daughter Catherine Hale-Monro. Catherine went on to become Countess Grixoni. Date: 1939
Anton Lang, actor, in his pottery workshopAnton Lang (1875-1938), German actor, in his pottery workshop. He worked as a potter, and performed as an actor in the Oberammergau Passion Plays, playing the role of Jesus Christ in 1900
Commedia dell arte CharactersFour Characters from Commedia dell arte, an improvised kind of popular comedy in Italian theatres in the 16th18th centuries, based on stock characters
Charles Laughton and Elsa LanchesterHusband and wife, actors Charles Laughton (1899-1962) and Elsa Lanchester (1902-1986). At the time they were respectively playing Henry VIII
Lili Damita and Errol FlynnHollywood actress Lili Damita (1904-1994) had retired from film-making by the time of this photograph. Here she is with her husband Errol Flynn (1909-1959). Date: 1939
Henry Fonda, Gary Cooper and Veronica BalfeHollywood actors Henry Fonda (1905-1982), Gary Cooper (1901-1961) and Veronica Balfe (1913-2000). Balfe had been married to Cooper since 1933. Date: 1939
English gentleman held captive by two Papal guards in uniform in a room in Avignon. A prisoner at Avignon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal
Sir George Edward Wade (1869 - 1954), Comedian, professionally known as George Robey photographed in his costume as a pantomime dame of Jack and the Beanstalk at the London Hippodrome. Date: 1921
James Cagney, American actor and dancerJames (Jimmy) Cagney (1899-1986), American actor and dancer. 20th century
June Howard-Tripp, English actressJune Howard-Tripp, sometimes referred to simply by her stage name, June, English actress. Date: 1934
Ulysses at Her Majestys Theatre, London - Constance Collier as Pallas Athene. The play was written by Stephen Phillips. 1902
Would-Be Actors, Palace Theatre, LondonWould-Be Actors, at the Palace Theatre, London, with Carter Livesey, Albert Mason and Lilian Rosebery. 1906
The Vic-Wells Season & Dance, Waterloo, London, with portraits and signatures of creative staff, actors and actresses, including Tyrone Guthrie, Athene Seyler, Charles Laughton, Flora Robson
Androcles and the Lion by ShawThe play Androcles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw at the St Jamess Theatre, London. The emperor places his foot on the lions head while Androcles keeps the beast quiet
Le Ciel - Paris Cabaret Nightclub - The ConfessionTwo performers acting out The Confession at Le Ciel - Montmartre, Paris Cabaret Nightclub. The Cabaret du Ciel (Cabaret of Heaven) was an early version of modern theme restaurants
Malibu Beach on Roosevelt Highway - Santa Monica, CaliforniaThe homes of moving picture stars on Malibu Beach on Roosevelt Highway - Santa Monica, California. Date: circa 1920s
Commedia dell arte Italian. 16th century. Engraving, 19th century. Colored
Leslie Howard concentrating on his linesLeslie Howard (1893 - 1943), British actor, film director and producer pictured in the film studio at Denham where he was producer, director and star of the film, First of the Few, the story of R.J
Courtneidge and Welchman in film The Cinema StarCicely Courtneidge as Phyllis and Harry Welchman as Victor de Brett in film The Cinema Star'. Date: circa 1910s
British variety stars and actors Ralph Lynn and Tom WallsThe British comedy and variety stars and film actors Ralph Lynn and Tom Walls, 1920s Date: 1920s
Madrid, Inauguration of the Apolo Theater, November 23, 1873Spain, Madrid. Inauguration of the Apolo Theater on the night of November 23, 1873. Woodcut on paper. Tomas Carlos Capuz (1834-1899) and Jose Luis Pellicer (1842-1901)
Performers in a production at Compiegne Palace, 27 November 1865, Les Commentaires de Cesar by Philippe de Massa. Date: 1865
Theatre programme, Compiegne Palace, 29 October 1856, two one-act comedies played before the Emperor. Date: 1856
Sir George Alexander and Irene Vanbrugh in play sceneActors Sir George Alexander and Irene Vanbrugh in the letters scene from Pinero's play, His House in Order Date: 1906
Actors and ActressesEdwardian actors and actresses. Mr. Bernard Shaw and Miss Lillah McCarthy. Mr. Fred Terry's Daughter. Mr. Arthur Bourchier. Miss Iris Hoey. Miss Ellen Terry. Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree
Students of Berkely College, Acting Oedipus RexStudents of Berkeley College, Acting ?dipus Rex in their Greek Theatre of the College. Teiresias, the seer, is seen approaching King ?dipus on the permanent stage possessed by the college
Siberia, performed at the HippodromeScenes of Asiatic- Russia life play, called Siberia performed at the London Hippodrome. Written by Mr Henglers. The scene of the plunging horses as prisoners escape from a prison with officers
Marianne and HerodActors Mr Beerbohm Tree and Miss Maud Jeffries dressed in costume for Herod; A Tragedy, written by Stephen Phillips (1884), at her majesty's theatre
Dandy Dick Whittington, Avenue Theatre, four portraitsDandy Dick Whittington at The Avenue Theatre, four theatrical studio portrait of actors and actresses in role. Captioned, Miss May Yohe as Dick Whittington, Miss Ethel Haydon as Alice
Soldiers in His Excellency at the Lyric TheatreActors appearing as 11 soldiers in His Excellency at the Lyric Theatre. You may laugh at our dancing schoolery, It's all very well - it amuses you
Charles Bannister Singing His Way Through A Toll GateA cartoon by Steven Spurrier, showing an episode in the life of actor and singer Charles Bannister (1738-1804). Returning to London from Epsom
Camille Clifford at StableCamille Clifford (1885-1971) the stage actress, and model for the Gibson girl illustrations, whose married name was Evans. She owned racehorses, and is here seen visiting a stable in Epsom. Date: 1933
Anny Ahlers, ActressGerman actress Anny Ahlers (1907-1933) appeared in a production of the operetta The Dubarry at Her Majesty's Theatre this year. Date: circa 1932
June Tripp and Violet LoraineJune Tripp (1901-1985), sometimes known just by her stage name June, and Violet Loraine (1886-1956) appearing in the revue show Fanfare at the Prince Edward Theatre. Date: 1932
Diana Napier, ActressA sketch by Webster Murray of the actress Diana Napier (1905-1982), near the beginning of her film career. Date: circa 1932
Musical Comedy Out of the BottleScenes from the musical comedy Out of the Bottle at the Hippodrome, including actors Clifford Mollison (1897-1986) and Arthur Riscoe (1896-1954) swigging from their hot water bottles. Date: 1932
Stanley Lupino (1893-1942) came from a celebrated theatrical family. His career embraced acting, dancing, writing and directing. Date: circa 1932
Gordon HarkerActor Gordon Harker (1885-1967) had a prolific film and stage career. Here he is being celebrated for his portrayal of Cockney characters. Date: circa 1932
Betty StockfeldAustralian actress Betty Stockfeld (1905-1966), mostly known for her film work, but here appearing in a theatrical production of A Cold June at the Duchess Theatre. Date: 1932
Tilly Losch (1903-1975), also known as Ottilie Herbert, and later Countess of Carnarvon, was an Austrian dancer, actress and painter
Scene from The Merchant of VeniceErnest Milton (1890-1974) as Shylock and Lydia Sherwood (1906-1989) as Jessica, in a production of The Merchant of Venice at the St James's Theatre. Date: 1932
Binnie HaleBeatrice Binnie Hale-Monro was an English actress, singer and dancer. Here she is publicising a revue show at the London Hippodrome. Date: circa 1932
Vile BodiesA stage adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel Vile Bodies at the Vaudeville Theatre. Date: 1932
Achieving WomenCarrie Fin and Lady Gordon Cumming displaying large fish. And actress Gladys Cooper (1888-1971) sitting for a portrait with Walter Webster (1877-1959). Date: 1932
Tallulah Bankhead in Thunder BelowActress Tallulah Bankhead (1902-1968) appearing in the film Thunder Below with Charles Bickford (1891-1967) and Paul Lukas (1894-1971). Date: circa 1932
Ivor Novello in I Lived With YouIvor Novello (1893-1951) wrote and starred in this stage production of I Lived With You, which was later made into a film
Dorothy Lee (1911-1999) was born Marjorie Millsap. An American actress and comedian, she appeared in nearly thirty films, often with the comedic duo Wheeler and Woolsey. Date: circa 1932
Greta Garbo in Mata HariGreta Garbo (1905-1990) playing the title role in the 1931 film Mata Hari'. Date: 1931
Elizabeth AllanEnglish actress Elizabeth Allan (1910-1990), near the beginning of her film career. She went on to make many movies, and was later a frequent panellist on television game shows. Date: circa 1932
