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Entertainers Collection (page 4)

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Vesta Tilley and Walter de Frece at home

Vesta Tilley and Walter de Frece at home
Miss Vesta Tilley (1864-1952), music hall entertainer best known for her male impersonations, pictured at her home, the Homestead at Maidenhead, Berkshire, with her husband, Mr Walter de Frece

Background imageEntertainers Collection: China - Chinese Actors in elaborate costumes

China - Chinese Actors in elaborate costumes Date: 1910s

Background imageEntertainers Collection: U. S. O. Club operated by the Salvation Army - WWII

U. S. O. Club operated by the Salvation Army - WWII
U. S. O. Club operated by the Salvation Army - the United Services Organization Inc. a private, non-profit organization that provides morale and recreational services to members of the U.S. military

Background imageEntertainers Collection: The Follies by John Hassall

The Follies by John Hassall
The Follies, a pierrot troupe founded in 1895. In 1895, Harry Gabriel (H E) Pelissier was a member of amateur entertainers who performed at charity events around South London

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Eastbourne Patriotic Concert Party

Eastbourne Patriotic Concert Party - 1914-18 - who performed at the RAF Cadet Brigade at its training camp at Saint Leonards-on-Sea (near Hastings). Performers (from top left): Kathleen McIntyre, S

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Balancing act at the Alhambra

Balancing act at the Alhambra
Les Kiners-Moulins performing The Tribulations of a Soubrette, an extraordinary balancing act at the Alhambra in London in 1903. Date: 1903

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Moscow State Circus dancers in Cornwall

Moscow State Circus dancers in Cornwall
Moscow State Circus dancers performing during a visit to Cornwall. Date: 1970s

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Company playing in the Elixir of Youth, 1899

Company playing in the Elixir of Youth, 1899
The merry company playing in the Elixir of Youth at the Vaudeville Theatre, striking a number of jolly or comic poses. Date: 1899

Background imageEntertainers Collection: M. Spadoni, juggler and balancer

M. Spadoni, juggler and balancer performing at the Alhambra pictured holding his assistant, who happens to be riding a bicycle, with one hand. Date: 1899

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Miss Topsy Sinden

Miss Topsy Sinden
Harriet Augusta Sinden (18781950), better known as Topsy Sinden, English dancer, actress and singer. She was best known for her performances in Edwardian musical comedy and pantomime

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Ly Walker and Harry Wells, ballroom specialists

Ly Walker and Harry Wells, ballroom specialists
The latest ball-room specialists - Ly Walker and Harry Wells from U.S.A. 1930

Background imageEntertainers Collection: The Scarf Dance - Algeria, North Africa

The Scarf Dance - Algeria, North Africa Date: circa 1908

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Hindu Street Entertainers, India

Hindu Street Entertainers, India, including a juggler, two musicians (drum and pipes) and what appears to be an escapologist! Date: circa 1909

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Claire Luce in Schiaparelli

Claire Luce in Schiaparelli
Actress Claire Luce (1903-1989), actress and entertainer, photographed in a Schiaparelli evening dress worn in the film, Vintage Wine

Background imageEntertainers Collection: The Adorables, Grosvenor House Hotel cabaret act

The Adorables, Grosvenor House Hotel cabaret act
Bernice Thomas, Christine Forsyth, Christine Harris, Olava Layne and Iris Marshall, five members of The Adorables, an American cabaret act appearing at the Grosvenor House Hotel

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Flanagan and Allen - British comics - holding cards (1 / 2)

Flanagan and Allen - British comics - holding cards (1 / 2)
Flanagan and Allen - a British singing and comedy double act popular during World War II. Formed of: Bud Flanagan (18961968) and Chesney Allen (18931982) - pictured here holding playing cards (1/2)

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Moorish Musicians and Snake Charmer - Morocco

Moorish Musicians and Snake Charmer - Morocco. The seated musicians are playing a pipe flute and a Bendir Frame Drum. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Coliseum Theatre, Charing Cross, London - Blackbirds

Coliseum Theatre, Charing Cross, London - Blackbirds
Coliseum Theatre, Charing Cross, London - Lew Leslies New Production of Blackbirds of 1935. Leslie (1888-1963) was a Broadway writer

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Peg Leg Bates - Lew Leslies Blackbirds Revue - London, 1935

Peg Leg Bates - Lew Leslies Blackbirds Revue - London, 1935 Date: 1935

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Tito Ruffo, Ethel Levey & Peppie D Albro at Cannes

Tito Ruffo, Ethel Levey & Peppie D Albro at Cannes
Tito Ruffo (left), one of the worlds greatest singers, Peppie D Albro (right), a Brazilian singer and dancer standing either side of the actress and entertainer, Ethel Levey

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Roger and Andre - Floor Acrobats

Roger and Andre - Floor Acrobats Date: circa 1930s

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Play-time at the Piccadilly: Piccadilly Revels - Cabaret

Play-time at the Piccadilly: Piccadilly Revels - Cabaret
Play-time at the Piccadilly: Piccadilly Revels. A new cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel at the very end of the London season - highlighting the popularity of this form of entertainment in

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Memories of Italy - Playtime at the Piccadilly

Memories of Italy - Playtime at the Piccadilly
Suppertime Pastimes of the London Season. Memories of Italy - a charming cabaret number for sixteen performers, one of the items on the attractive programme of Playtime at the Piccadilly

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Wylie-Tate Revue The Peep Show at the Hippodrome

Wylie-Tate Revue The Peep Show at the Hippodrome
Scenes and Stars of the Wylie-Tate Revue The Peep Show at the Hippodrome, London. 1921

Background imageEntertainers Collection: A Song of May - A Pierrot with a lute and a Carnival Girl

A Song of May - A Pierrot with a lute and a Carnival Girl. Date: 1905

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Lya del Velez and Mr Brookes costumes for Chelsea Arts Ball

Lya del Velez and Mr Brookes costumes for Chelsea Arts Ball
Mlle. Lya del Velez, the well-known dancer and her partner, Mr Brookes, in the costumes they wore at the Chelsea Arts Ball which took place on New Years Eve at the Albert Hall, 1932. Date: 1932

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Street Entertainers, Japan, circa 1870s

Street Entertainers, Japan, circa 1870s. Date: circa 1870s

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Street entertainers with monkey, Japan, 1870s

Street entertainers with monkey, Japan, 1870s. Date: 1870s

Background imageEntertainers Collection: George Chirgwin

George Chirgwin
George H Chirgwin, 1854 - 1922. Music hall entertainer, known as the White-Eyed Musical Moke or the White- Eyed Kaffir. Pictured here in very strange Highlands inspired stage costume including a

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Circus Acrobats - Edy Ruth and Francy

Circus Acrobats - Edy Ruth and Francy
Edy Ruth and Francois (Francy) Edouard - Belgian aerial Circus Acrobats (Trapeze artists) - performing their sensational aerial act. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Uzbekistan - Tashkent - A Huge Crowd watching acrobats

Uzbekistan - Tashkent - A Huge Crowd watching acrobats. Date: circa 1907

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Souvenir Programme for the Home Guard Stand Down concert

Souvenir Programme for the Home Guard Stand Down concert held at the Royal Albert Hall, London on December 3rd 1944, featuring a glittering array of popular entertainment stars and guests

Background imageEntertainers Collection: The Opening Bar by Blam New Year celebrations

The Opening Bar by Blam New Year celebrations
Vivid illustration celebrating with entertainers celebrating and wishing good luck for the New Year of 1926. Date: 1926

Background imageEntertainers Collection: HMS Marlborough - Concert Party Performers

HMS Marlborough - Concert Party Performers
Two members of a Concert Party in mid-performance! HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Gina Palerme and the Rocky Twins

Gina Palerme and the Rocky Twins Date: 1930

Background imageEntertainers Collection: China, Manchuria - Manchu Troupe before Fanzoj

China, Manchuria - Manchu Troupe before Fanzoj. Date: circa 1905

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Royal Variety Performance, London Palladium

Royal Variety Performance, London Palladium
Bob Hope, American comedian, taking part in the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium, 13 November 1967. 1967

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Chinese Actors holding up masks, a rake and a broom

Chinese Actors holding up masks, a rake and a broom
A Chinese Actor and Actress in a posed studio portrait holding up masks in one hand and a rake and broom in the other. Date: circa 1908

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Chinese Actresses taking part in a traditional play

Chinese Actresses taking part in a traditional play
Three Chinese Actresses taking part in a traditional play. Date: circa 1906

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Myanmar - Yangon - Pongyi Street Dramatic Troupe

Myanmar - Yangon - Pongyi Street Dramatic Troupe of traditional Burmese entertainers/dancers/performers. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Japan - Tea Pickers Dance of the Allies - 1918

Japan - Tea Pickers Dance of the Allies - 1918
Japan - Tea Pickers Dance of the Allies, composed for the occasion - performed at an informal entertainment for Japanese and Foreign Exporters by the Shidzuokaken Tea Association, July 3rd 1918

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Japan - Riogoku Family of Japanese Performers

Japan - Riogoku Family of Japanese Performers
Japan - The Riogoku Family - An Internationally-famous troupe of touring Japanese Performers, posing for this group photograph in full costume. Date: circa 1905

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Three frogs playing banjos on a Christmas card

Three frogs playing banjos on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Indian Marriage Process

Indian Marriage Process
An Indian marriage procession is accompanied by musicians and entertainers. Date: circa 1790

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Madame Saqui at Vauxhall

Madame Saqui at Vauxhall
Madame Saqui, the celebrated tightrope walker, wearing a magnificent plumed headdress performs at Vauxhall Gardens in London Date: circa 1816

Background imageEntertainers Collection: the Palace Girls

the Palace Girls
The Palace Girls of London. Date: circa 1910

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Mademoiselle Lo

Mademoiselle Lo Date: circa 1904

Background imageEntertainers Collection: Niagara Bridge Stunt

Niagara Bridge Stunt
Laurence Donovan drops 200 feet from Niagara Bridge Date: 1886



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