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Commedia dell arte Italian. 16th century. Engraving, 19th century. Colored
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
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
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
The Miracle at the Lyceum TheatreScenes from Max Reinhardt's production of The Miracle at the Lyceum Theatre, a story told entirely in mime. Inset is Lady Diana Duff Cooper (1892-1986) as the Madonna. Date: 1932
Production of OthelloActor Ernest Milton (1890-1974) played the title role in this production of Othello at the St James's Theatre. Also pictured are Nicholas Hannen (1881-1972) as Cassio and Henry Oscar (1891-1969)
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress Madeleine Carroll (1906-1987), shortly to be appearing on the West End stage in a play called Pleasure Cruise'. She went on to have a successful career in Hollywood
Cicely Courtneidge and Jack HulbertCicely Courtneidge (1893-1980) and her husband Jack Hulbert (1892-1978) appearing in their latest film Jack's The Boy'. Date: 1932
Scene from See Naples And DieThe cast of See Naples And Die, a play by Elmer Rice (1892-1967) staged at the Little Theatre. Date: 1932
Peggy CartwrightCanadian actress Peggy Cartwright (1912-2001) was mostly known for her work in silent movies. Here she is scene promoting a stage appearance, in For The Love Of Mike at the Saville Theatre in London
Conchita MontenegroSpanish actress Conchita Montenegro (1911-2007) near the beginning of her Hollywood career. She appeared in several films in the 1930s and 40s. Date: circa 1931
Elena Miramova (1901-1992) was a Russian actress who went on to become a playwright. Here she is appearing in a production of Grand Hotel at the Adelphi Theatre. Date: 1931
Sally O'NeilAn American actress of Irish descent, Sally O'Neil (1908-1968) was born Virginia Noonan and appeared in over 40 films. Date: circa 1931
Jill EsmondActress Jill Esmond (1908-1990), at the time making her transition from a stage to film acting career. Date: 1931
Yvonne PelletierCanadian dancer and actress Yvonne Pelletier (1915-1995). Date: 1931
Louise Hampton in Late Night FinalBritish actress Louise Hampton (1881-1954) in a publicity photograph for the play Late Night Final at the Phoenix Theatre. Date: 1931
Sydney Fairbrother and George RobeyCharacter actors Sydney Fairbrother (1873-1941) and George Robey, also known as George Wade (1869-1954) playing Mrs and Mr Bindle
D. A. Clarke-SmithBritish actor D. A. Clarke-Smith (1888-1959) appearing in a variety of guises in the play Queer Fish at the Apollo Theatre. Date: 1931
Jane BaxterBritish actress Jane Baxter (1909-1996) appearing in a nautical production The Midshipman at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Date: 1931