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Background imageNerman Collection: Theatre, A Cuckoo in the Nest 1925, Nerman

Theatre, A Cuckoo in the Nest 1925, Nerman
A scene from A Cuckoo in the Nest, a popular farce playing in London in 1925. Here, the impeccable husband is discovered by his wife and in-laws in a ladys bedroom (equally impeccable)

Background imageNerman Collection: Mr R. H. Gillespie, Managing Director, London Hippodrome

Mr R. H. Gillespie, Managing Director, London Hippodrome
R. H. Gillespie, managing director of the London Hippodrome from 1919 and director of Moss Empires Ltd, caricatured by Nerman in The Tatler. Date: 1926

Background imageNerman Collection: The Famous Astaires by Nerman

The Famous Astaires by Nerman
Caricature of brother and sister dance act, Fred and Adele Astaire by Nerman during the time of their successful run in Stop Flirting at various London theatres during the mid 1920s

Background imageNerman Collection: Some Sunny personalities at the London Hippodrome

Some Sunny personalities at the London Hippodrome
Caricature 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

Background imageNerman Collection: Rookery Nook by Ben Travers

Rookery Nook by Ben Travers
Promotional postcard for Rookery Nook by Ben Travers. First produced at the Kings Theatre, Southsea, 21st June and the Aldwych Theatre

Background imageNerman Collection: At Mrs Beams Again

At Mrs Beams Again
Carrictures of the various stars of the C.K Munros play, Miss Adela Mavis, Mr Dennis Eadie (1869 1928), Miss Jean Cadell (1884 - 1967) Date: 1923

Background imageNerman Collection: Theatre, The Island KIng Nerman

Theatre, The Island KIng Nerman
W. H. Berry and Dorothy Shale in The Island King

Background imageNerman Collection: Theatre, Mercenary Mary 1925, Nerman

Theatre, Mercenary Mary 1925, Nerman
Mercenary Mary, a successful comedy, playing at the London Hippodrome, staring Mr A. W. Baskcomb, Frank Masters, Peggy O Neil (Mary) Lew Hearn, June and Sonnie Hale

Background imageNerman Collection: Einar Nerman

Einar Nerman
The caricaturist Einar Nerman, regular contributor of illustrations of the theatrical world to The Tatler, pictured at the time he was holding a joint exhibition with Grand Duchess Marie of Russia at

Background imageNerman Collection: Ivor Novello (right)

Ivor Novello (right)
Welsh composer, singer and actor, David Ivor Davies (1893-1951), better known as Ivor Novello, photographed with Swedish cartoonist and caricaturist Einar Nerman (1888-1983) in 1930

Background imageNerman Collection: Sketch of an Apache by Nerman, London 1926

Sketch of an Apache by Nerman, London 1926
Sketch of a Parisian Apache by Nerman, London 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageNerman Collection: Einar Nerman

Einar Nerman (6 October 1888 in Norrk� g 1983), Swedish artist, whose caricatures appeared in The Tatler during the 1920s. Date: 1925

Background imageNerman Collection: Miss Frieda Hempel and M Solito De Solis by Einar Nerman

Miss Frieda Hempel and M Solito De Solis by Einar Nerman
Einar Nermans (1888-1983). Illustration of Miss Frieda Hempel and M Solito De Solis, on stage at the Albert Hall. The cultured audience applauding

Background imageNerman Collection: Thark by Ben Travers

Thark by Ben Travers
Promotional postcard for Thark by Ben Travers. First produced at the Kings Theatre, Southsea, 27th June and Aldwych Theatre, 4th July 1927

Background imageNerman Collection: Plunder by Ben Travers

Plunder by Ben Travers
Promotional postcard for Plunder by Ben Travers. First produced at Kings Theatre, Southsea, 18th June and Aldwych Theatre, 26th June 1928

Background imageNerman Collection: Abdulla Cigarette Advert, 1927

Abdulla Cigarette Advert, 1927
Abdulla Cigarette Advert Date: 1927

Background imageNerman Collection: Advert for Abdulla cigarettes, 1927

Advert for Abdulla cigarettes, 1927
Advert for Abdulla cigarettes, illlustration by Nerman Date: 1927

Background imageNerman Collection: Art deco sketches by Nerman describing aspects of dance an

Art deco sketches by Nerman describing aspects of dance and some leading dancing stars including Pavlova, Maud Allen, Ruth St Denis, Massine and Isadora Duncan, London, 1922 Date: 1922

Background imageNerman Collection: What Every Woman Knows by Nerman

What Every Woman Knows by Nerman
Einar Nermans (1888-1983) artistic and vibrant depiction of the Play What Every Woman Knows - at The Apollo Theatre, London (from left to right) Mr Henry Vibart as Alec Wilye

Background imageNerman Collection: Dr O Grady Arrives - Cast caricatures

Dr O Grady Arrives - Cast caricatures
Dr O Grady Arrives Nerman of the Play by Canon Hannay, the inclusion of lifelike interpretations of the acting cast by Nerman, (from left to right) Miss Helen Ferrers as lady Rothconnell

Background imageNerman Collection: Theatre, The Man with a Load of Mischief 1925, Nerman

Theatre, The Man with a Load of Mischief 1925, Nerman
Fay Compton and Leon Quartermaine, in The Man with a Load of Mischief by Ashley Duke, and one of the hits of the season playing at the Haymarket, London

Background imageNerman Collection: Theatre, famous names of 1925 by Nerman

Theatre, famous names of 1925 by Nerman
A series of caricatures of some of the most famous names of the London stage in 1925, including Austin Melford, Cicely James, Gilbert Childs, Anita Elson, Davy Burnaby, Betty Chester

Background imageNerman Collection: Theatre, Maughams, The Moon And Sixpence 1925, Nerman

Theatre, Maughams, The Moon And Sixpence 1925, Nerman
Eileen Sharp as Ata, the native girl, and Henry Ainley as Charles Strickland, in Somerset Maughams The Moon And Sixpence. Although and excellent play

Background imageNerman Collection: Theatre, The Astaires, Nerman

Theatre, The Astaires, Nerman
Caricature of brother and sister dance act, Fred and Adele Astaire in the shows Lady Be Good and Funny Face, joined by Leslie Henson

Background imageNerman Collection: Theatre, Irene Browne, Nerman

Theatre, Irene Browne, Nerman
Irene Browne, in No, No, Nanette, and Emma Haig and George Gee, in, most probably a 1927 production of The Girl Friend

Background imageNerman Collection: Theatre, Catherine Nerman

Theatre, Catherine Nerman
Jose Collins and Robert Michaelis in Catherine

Background imageNerman Collection: Theatre, Grock Nerman

Theatre, Grock Nerman
Grock (1880 - 1959), born Charles Adrien Wettach. Swiss clown

Background imageNerman Collection: Theatre, Dear Little Billie Nerman

Theatre, Dear Little Billie Nerman
Phyllis Monkman and Laddie Cliff in Dear Little Billie

Background imageNerman Collection: Theatre, Tip Toes Nerman

Theatre, Tip Toes Nerman
Allen Kearns, Dorothy Dickson, John Kirby and Laddie Cliff in Tip Toes

Background imageNerman Collection: Theatre, The Last Waltz Nerman

Theatre, The Last Waltz Nerman
Jose Collins and Kingsley Lark, with Alfred Wellesley and Billy Leonard in The Last Waltz

Background imageNerman Collection: Charlots Review 1925, Nerman

Charlots Review 1925, Nerman
Jack Buchanan, Beatrice Lillie, Phyllis Monkman, Morris Harvey, Gertrude Lawrence, Herbert Mundin, Maisie Gay, in Charlots Review, 1925

Background imageNerman Collection: Henson, Nerman

Henson, Nerman
Leslie Henson, Heather Thatcher, Claude Hulbert, Margary Hicklin, Percy Hemming

Background imageNerman Collection: Alfred Lester, Rats Nerman

Alfred Lester, Rats Nerman
Alfred Lester, Gertrude Lawrence and Rex O Malley, in Rats

Background imageNerman Collection: Dickson, Henson, The Beauty Prize Nerman

Dickson, Henson, The Beauty Prize Nerman
Dorothy Dickson and Leslie Henson in The Beauty Prize

Background imageNerman Collection: Charlots Show, Nerman

Charlots Show, Nerman
Herbert Mundin, Henry Lytton, Anton Dolin and Jessie Mathews, in Charlots Show, 1926

Background imageNerman Collection: Roy Royston, Little Nelly Kelly Nerman

Roy Royston, Little Nelly Kelly Nerman
Roy Royston and June, in Little Nelly Kelly

Background imageNerman Collection: Noel Coward, Nerman, Caric

Noel Coward, Nerman, Caric
NOEL COWARD Caricature of the actor, playwright and songwriter

Background imageNerman Collection: Gracie Fields / Nerman 29

Gracie Fields / Nerman 29
GRACIE FIELDS English singer and actress

Background imageNerman Collection: Dorothy Dickson / Nerman

Dorothy Dickson / Nerman
DOROTHY DICKSON American musical comedy star, based mainly in Britain, seen here with Maisie Gay in Peggy-Ann

Background imageNerman Collection: Sophie Tucker / Nerman

Sophie Tucker / Nerman
SOPHIE TUCKER (Sophia Abuza) American vaudeville singer with occasional film roles

Background imageNerman Collection: Beatrice Lillie / Nerman

Beatrice Lillie / Nerman
BEATRICE LILLIE (Lady Peel) British revue actress with Peter Haddon and Gertrude Lawrence in 1927

Background imageNerman Collection: George Robey / Nerman

George Robey / Nerman
GEORGE ROBEY Music hall entertainer with Betty Chester in Leap Year

Background imageNerman Collection: Ivor Novello / Nerman

Ivor Novello / Nerman
IVOR NOVELLO (Ivor Davies) Welsh actor of stage and screen, playwright and composer

Background imageNerman Collection: Harry Lauder / Nerman

Harry Lauder / Nerman
(Sir) HARRY LAUDER Scottish music-hall entertainer


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