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The Forty Thieves, a childrens pantomime
French Leave, Prince of Wales Theatre, Grimsby, depicting the character Lieutenant Harry Graham. 1921
The 40 Thieves, a pantomime
The Forty Thieves, a pantomime
For Love and the King, by C Watson Mill, MansfieldFor Love and the King, by C Watson Mill, at the Grand Theatre, Mansfield. 1909
Jack Buchanan in The Flying Trapeze, Alhambra TheatreJack Buchanan in a musical play, The Flying Trapeze, at the Alhambra Theatre, Leicester Square, London
The Flying Squad, by Edgar Wallace, WeymouthTwo scenes from The Flying Squad, a four-act play by Edgar Wallace, Regent Theatre, Weymouth, previously at the Lyceum Theatre, London. Showing The Arrest and the Police Court Scene. 20th century
Flying Colours, Hippodrome Theatre, LondonFlying Colours, a revue at the Hippodrome Theatre, London, an Albert de Courville production
Daisy Bell, in Flewso the Flier, a pantomimeDaisy Bell, in Flewso the Flier, the Summerdown revuesical panto, at the Pier Theatre, Eastbourne. 1917
Mrs Caruso, in Flewso the Flier, a pantomimeMrs Caruso, in Flewso the Flier, the Summerdown revuesical panto, at the Pier Theatre, Eastbourne. 1917
The English Rose, Adelphi Theatre, LondonScene from The English Rose, Adelphi Theatre, London. 1890
Dick Whittington and his CIV et Cat, a pantomime
Escape, by John Galsworthy, Ambassadors Theatre, LondonEscape, by John Galsworthy, at the Ambassadors Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, with Nicholas Hannen and Leon M Lion
The Dover Road, comedy by A A Milne, BournemouthThe Dover Road, a three-act comedy by A A Milne, at the Theatre Royal, Bournemouth, previously at the Haymarket Theatre, London. 1923
The English Rose, arrest scene
Eva Moore as Eliza, in Sandy and his Eliza, CambridgeEva Moore as Eliza, in a farcical comedy, Sandy and his Eliza, by H V Esmond, at the New Theatre, Cambridge. 1912
The Dubarry, with Anny Ahlers, His Majestys Theatre, LondonThe Dubarry, with Anny Ahlers, at His Majestys Theatre, Haymarket, London
A False Wife, by F Marriott Watson, Opera House, TorquayA False Wife, by F Marriott Watson, at the Opera House, Torquay. 1908
Dick Whittington, a pantomime. circa 1907
The Devil Smiles, Opera House, NorthamptonThe Devil Smiles, at the Opera House, Northampton
The Only & Original Dayton Family
Scene from Damaged Goods, Palace Theatre, TottenhamScene from the first act of Damaged Goods, Palace Theatre, Tottenham, North London, the great play on the social evil, by Brieux. Previously at St Martins Theatre, London. circa 1917
Scene from Damaged Goods, St Martins Theatre, LondonScene from the first act of Damaged Goods, at the St Martins Theatre, London. The great play on the social evil, by Brieux. circa 1917
Daddies, comedy by John L Hobble, CromerDaddies, a comedy by John L Hobble, at the Town Hall Theatre, Cromer, previously at the Haymarket Theatre, London. 1921
The Count of Luxembourg, from Dalys Theatre, London, Macdonald & Youngs Company
Les Cloches de Corneville, Theatre Royal, Bath, E St Albans Comic Opera Company. 1905
Comin thro the Rye, Wimbledon Theatre, SW LondonComin thro the Rye, a play by Constance Stuart based on a story by Helen Mathers, at The Wimbledon Theatre, SW London, starring Ena Grossmith and full West End company
H B Irving and Dorothea Baird as Charles I and his QueenH B Irving and Dorothea Baird as Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria, in Charles I, Prince of Wales Theatre, Birmingham. circa 1910s
Cinderella, a pantomime
The Christmas Party, by Barry V Jackson, at the Repertory Theatre (a Christmas entertainment for children)
The Chocolate Soldier, musical comedy, Opera House, CorkThe Chocolate Soldier, musical comedy, at the Opera House, Cork, previously at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, starring Horace Percival, music by Oscar Straus
The Chinese Bungalow, Princes Theatre, BradfordThe Chinese Bungalow, by Marion Osmond and James Corbet, at the Princes Theatre, Bradford, starring Matheson Lang as Yuan Sing
The Cattle Thief, with Geo A Street as Mardo. 1912
By Candle Light, a comedy, Hippodrome, MargateBy Candle Light, a modern comedy, at the Hippodrome, Margate, presented by Lionel Bute. 20th century
Bull-Dog Drummond, a play by SapperBull-Dog Drummond, a play of adventure by Sapper, at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, previously at Wyndhams Theatre, London, starring Lionel Bute
Buffalo Bills Colonel W F Cody
Violet Paget in School for Scandal and The Entertainers at The Pavilion, Buckler-Keighley Concert Parties
Box o Tricks! Empire Theatre, NottinghamBox o Tricks! by Albert de Courville, at the Empire Theatre, Nottingham, previously at the London Hippodrome
Blue-Bell in Fairyland, musical play, Southend-on-SeaBlue-Bell in Fairyland, musical dream play, Vaudeville Theatre, an Edward Graham-Falcon production at the Pier Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, previously at the Vaudeville Theatre
The Brass Bottle, a farcical play by F Anstey, at the Pleasure Gardens Theatre, Folkestone, previously at The Vaudeville Theatre, Mr Arthur Hardys Company
Becky Sharp, a play, Lyceum Theatre, IpswichBecky Sharp, a play based on Thackerays novel, Vanity Fair, at the Lyceum Theatre, Ipswich, previously at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London
Battling Butler, farce, Royal Adelphi Theatre, LondonBattling Butler, a new musical farce at the Royal Adelphi Theatre, Strand, London, starring Jack Buchanan
The Bad Man, comedy by Porter Emerson BrowneThe Bad Man, a melodramatic comedy by Porter Emerson Browne, starring Matheson Lang, at the New Theatre, St Martins Lane, London
The Babes in the Wood, pantomime
N de Silva in Auroras Captive, by Tom Gallon. early 1910s
Anna Christie, by Eugene O Neill, Strand Theatre, LondonAnna Christie, by Eugene O Neill, at the Strand Theatre, London, starring Pauline Lord, with George Marion and Frank Shannon
And So To Bed, by J B Fagan, Opera House, ManchesterAnd So To Bed, a new three-act comedy by J B Fagan, Opera House, Manchester, prior to London production
Abraham Lincoln, a play by John Drinkwater, performed at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in 1918 and at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, West London, from 1918 to 1919. 1919
Promotional postcard for So This Is Love by Stanley Lupino and Arthur Rigbyae music Hal BrodPromotional postcard for So This Is Love by Stanley Lupino and Arthur Rigby music Hal Brody. First produced at the Winter Garden Theatre, London (now New London Theatre) 25th April 1928
Promotional postcard for Harveys Special Scotch Whisky - The Spirit of the Hunt. Date: circa 1913
Promotional card for Margarita Spanish Restaurant, LondonPromotional postcard for the Margarita Spanish Restaurant, 17 Cork Street, London. - Spectacular Cabaret - Spanish Music and Dance featuring Alec Alexander and his music (during Dinner and Dancing)
Jones Sewing Machine - By Royal AppointmentJones Sewing Machine - by Royal Appointment to both the former Queen Alexandra and current (then ) Queen Mary. Date: circa 1910s
Woman and Wine by Arthur Shirley and Ben LandeckPromotional postcard for Woman and Wine by Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck. First produced at the Pavilion Theatre, 11th October 1897
Where The Rainbow Ends by John Ramsey & Clifford MillsWhere The Rainbow Ends by John Ramsay and Clifford Mills. First produced Savoy Theatre, 21st December 1911. For the revival at the Victoria Palace, 20th December 1919
Toad of Toad Hall by A A MilnePromotional postcard for Toad of Toad Hall by A. A. Milne from Kenneth Grahames The Wind in the Willows (1908); music H. Fraser-Simson
A Texas Ranger by Frank BertramPromotional postcard for A Texas Ranger by Frank Bertram. First produced Princes Theatre, Portsmouth 1st July, and Holloway Empire 8th July 1912. Date: 1912
The Sport of Kings by Ian HayPromotional postcard for The Sport of Kings by Ian Hay. First produced at the Savoy Theatre, 8th September 1924. Billed as a racing comedy
The Naughty Wife by Fred JacksonPromotional postcard for The Naughty Wife by Fred Jackson an elaborated and revised version of Edgar Selwyn.s American play, Losing Eloise. First produced at the Playhouse Theatre on 11th April 1918
The Man from Toronto by Douglas MurrayPromotional postcard for The Man From Toronto by Douglas Murray. First produced Royalty Theatre, 30th May 1918
Kisby the Call BoyPromotional postcard for Kisby the Call Boy. Call boy (or call girl) is the job title of a stagehand in the theatre. They are hired by either the director, producer or stage crew chief
The traditional costume of the Kamakura era - JapanBeautiful Japanese promotional postcard for the Toyo Kisen Kaisha Shipping Company which ran services between San Francisco, China and Japan. Date: circa 16th century
White Star Line, Sailings Liverpool & New YorkWhite Star Line - promotional pamphlet for sailings Liverpool and New York via Queenstown showing the sailing schedule for steamers from Liverpool to New York, with image of the Teutonic on the back
White Star Line - foldout promotional brochure showing information and images of Doric, Laurentic, Regina, Majestic, Arabic, Pittsburgh, services to all parts of the world. 15 x 5 inches
White Star Line, RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic, postcardWhite Star Line, RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic, pre-maiden voyage promotional postcard dated 12 April 1912. Date: 1912
French Water Towers - Built in Reinforced ConcreteThree examples of French Water Towers in the modern style built in Reinforced Concrete by Demay Freres - Advertising card. The Architect for all three was Monsieur Maigrot of Paris. Date: circa 1910s
Singer Building, New York, USA - compared to other BuildingsPromotional card for Singer Sewing Machines, featuring a view of the Singer Building, New York, USA - compared (in height) to other tall Buildings in the UK: Nelsons Column, Dublin
Coronation of King George V - Advertising card for Js FryCoronation of King George V and Queen Mary - A promotional advertising card for Js Fry & Sons Ltd. Chocolate of Bristol and London. Date: 1911
Trade card advertising Ayerss Sarsaparilla, which gives Health and Happy Hours. Billed as a treatment for Scrofula and other blood disorders. Manufactured in Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1895
Ladies Hats manufactured by Atelier Bachwitz - These fine examples are available through boutiques and specialist outlets in Brussels, Paris, Vienna and New York. Date: 1911
Mr Gennaro of Gennaros Rendezvous RestaurantA signed portrait of Mr V Gennaro of Gennaros Rendezvous Restaurant on Dean Street, Soho, London. Gennaros would later become the site for the Groucho Club
Fish Delivery boy distracted by Tit-BitsFish Delivery boy distracted by the latest addition Tit-Bits - this promotional card is advertising life insurance (via the magazine) to insure ones life for 1000. Date: circa 1906
Banky and Valentino in The Son of the SheikVilma Banky (1901-1991) and Rudolph Valentino (1895-1926) in the Silent Film, The Son of The Sheik, 1926. Date: 1926
Programmes for the Alhambra Theatre, London 1904Promotional programme for the Alhambra Theatre, London commencing Monday, 28th November 1904 featuring ballets, orchestral pieces, jugglers and tumbling. Date: 1904
Welcome Stranger by Aaron HoffmannFront page of a promotional flyer for Welcome Stranger by Aaron Hoffmann. First produced in England at the Lyric Theatre, 19th October 1921
Two Little Vagabonds by George R Sims & Arthur ShirleyPromotional postcard for Two Little Vagabonds by George R. Sims and Arthur Shirley from Les Deux Gosses by Pierre Decourcelle (Theatre de lAmbigu-Comique, Paris, 19th February 1896)
The Traitor by E Hill-MitchelsonPromotional postcard for The Traitor by E. Hill-Mitchelson. First produced as A Judas in Wigan, 27th July & Theatre Royal, Stratford, 23rd January 1903. Col
The Tempest by William ShakespearePromotional postcard for The Tempest by William Shakespeare, showing Caliban by Charles Buchel for Herbert Beerbohm Trees Company touring to the Tyne Theatre, Newcastle, 17th April 1905. Date: 1905
The Swiss Express by Arthur H Gilbert and Charles RenadPromotional postcard for The Swiss Express by Arthur H. Gilbert and Charles Renad. First produced at the Princesss Theatre, 26th December 1891. The image shows Charles & Frederick
Stationery design, Grand Hotel Pallanza, ItalyStationery design, Grand Hotel Pallanza, Lake Maggiore, Italy. circa 1900
Squatter Sovereignty by Edward HarriganPromotional postcard for Squatter Sovereignty by Edward Harrigan, first produced at Harrigan and Harts Theatre, New York in 1882. Date: circa 1882
Spreading the News by Lady GregoryPromotional postcard for Spreading the News by Lady Gregory, a one-act comic play which was written for the opening night of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, 27th December 1904
The Speckled Band by Arthur Conan DoylePromotional postcard for The Speckled Band by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle from his own short story. First produced at the Adelphi Theatre, 4th June 1910. The scene is Holmess sitting room in Baker Street
Shakes Versus Shav by George Bernard ShawPromotional postcard for Shakes v Shaw, a ten-minute puppet play by George Bernard Shaw
Scott and WhaleyPromotional postcard for Scott and Whaley. Eddie Whaley and his partner Harry Scott were African-American music hall and radio comedians who came to England in 1909 and settled here
