1931 Collection (page 9)

Louise Hampton in Late Night Final
British 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 Robey
Character actors Sydney Fairbrother (1873-1941) and George Robey, also known as George Wade (1869-1954) playing Mrs and Mr Bindle

A Controversial Tennis Cup
Tennis players Joan C. Ridley (1903-1983) and Elsie (Mrs J. B.) Pittman (1904-1975) caused controversy when they decided to retire part way through their American Trophy match

Soccer Action
Coventry City's goal-keeper colliding with a Fulham player during a soccer match at Craven Cottage. Date: 1931

Homestall, Sussex
Horse breeder J. A. Dewar at his home and establishment Homestall in Sussex. Date: 1931

D. A. Clarke-Smith
British actor D. A. Clarke-Smith (1888-1959) appearing in a variety of guises in the play Queer Fish at the Apollo Theatre. Date: 1931

King George's Cup Yachts
Contenders for the King George's Perpetual Challenge Cup at Brixham regatta, an event open to ketch-rigged trawlers over forty tons. Date: 1931

Edwin John and sister
Edwin John (1905-1978) had careers both as a professional middleweight boxer and as an artist. Here he is pictured with one of his sisters. Date: 1931

Water Polo By Night
A nocturnal women's water polo match at the Stadio del Littoria in Rome, attended by Benito Mussolini. Date: 1931

Shop Wrecked By Car
Wreckage to a corner shop in Thornton Heath, caused by a four-seater saloon car. The car had swerved to avoid children playing in the road. Nobody was seriously hurt. Date: 1931

Jane Baxter
British actress Jane Baxter (1909-1996) appearing in a nautical production The Midshipman at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Date: 1931

Prince of Wales Golfing
The Prince of Wales, later to be King Edward VIII, pictured at the French golf course at Chiberta, with a female caddy. Date: 1931

Alfa Romeo Racing Cars
Two Alfa Romeo racing cars competing at the RAC TT (Tourist Trophy) Motor Race held in Ards, Northern Ireland. The race was held here between 1928 and 1936. Date: 1931

TT Race Spectators
Spectators behind a protective grill at the RAC TT (Tourist Trophy) Motor Race held in Ards, Northern Ireland. The race was held here between 1928 and 1936. Date: 1931

Samuel Ryder and daughter
Businessman and founder of the Ryder Cup Samuel Ryder (1858-1936) pictured with his daughter Joan Ryder (1904-1985) and Miss A. M Pullen. Date: 1931

Joan Bennett (1910-1990) was one of three sisters who all had success as Hollywood actors. Joan appeared in over 70 films, spanning the silent and sound eras. Date: circa 1931

Pretty Polly, Racehorse
Pretty Polly, recently deceased at the age of 30, won over £37, 000 in her racing career, and achieved 22 victories. Date: circa 1931

Edwin John
After a brief spell as a middleweight boxer, Edwin John (1905-1978) pursued a career as an artist. Date: 1931

Schneider Trophy Preparations
British seaplanes being prepared for the Schneider Trophy competition. This race was held twelve times between 1913 and 1931. Date: 1931

Horsejumping
Major J. Hume Dudgeon in action during a military jumping event at the Dublin Horse Show. Date: 1931

British Wightman Cup Team
The Wightman Cup was an annual women's tennis competition between British and American teams, held from 1923 until 1989. In 1931 the U. S. Team was victorious. Date: 1931

Dancer Chita
The dancer Chita, real name Gladys Hawking, active on the West End cabaret scene. Date: circa 1931

Leslie Henson Golfing
Comedian Leslie Henson (1891-1957) posing on the golf course. At the time he was appearing in the farce It's A Boy! at the Strand Theatre. Date: 1931

Jim Mollison and Kangeroo
Scottish aviator James Allan Jim Mollison (1905-1959) was greeted by a kangaroo in Croydon, at the end of his record breaking flight from Australia to England

Miniature Film Sets
Danish art director and costume designer Max Ree (1889-1953) works out possible camera angles with the help of miniature film sets

Golfing in the Congo
A golf course at Elizabethville in the Belgian Congo. The Elizabethville Golf Club had about 100 members, mainly British and Belgian. Date: circa 1931

Bernard Mills and Jose Lennard
Bernard Mills was the son of circus owner Bertram Mills. After his father's death in 1938 he was to take over the running of the Bertram Mills Circus with his brother Cyril

Constant Lambert and Florence Shuter
British composer and conductor Leonard Constant Lambert (1905-1951) with his fiancee Florence Shuter. Date: 1931

Polish and English Oarswomen
Members of the Warsaw Women's Rowing Club compete with their counterparts in the Isleworth Club and Furnivall Club at Putney. Date: 1931

Helen Hicks and Eleanor Holm
American golfer Helen Hicks Harb (1911-1974) giving a lesson to swimmer Eleanor Holm (1913-2004) on Long Island. Date: 1931

Ranjitsinhji at the Oval
Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji Jadeja (1872-1933), also known as Ranji, was ruler of the Indian princely state of Nawanagar, and had been a Test cricketer who played for the English cricket team

Fatality on the Royal Yacht Britannia
The flag flies at half-mast on the Royal Yacht Britannia, to commemorate the death of Ernest Friend, a second mate who was swept overboard and drowned. Date: 1931

Tennis at Hurlingham
A doubles game being played as part of the Army lawn tennis championships held at Hurlingham. Date: 1931

Motorboat Racing on the Thames
A motorboat race on the River Thames at Chiswick, organised by the Sussex Motor Yacht Club. Date: 1931

Filming at Elstree Studios
Film director T. Hayes Hunter (1884-1944) working with actors Herbert Marshall (1890-1966) and Edna Best (1900-1974) during the filming of The Calendar at Elstree Studios. Date: 1931

Regatta at Ryde
A starting gun signals the beginning of a yacht race as part of a regatta at Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Date: 1931

Miss F. J. Crossley, Aviatrix
Miss F. J. Crossley, a female aviator who had recently competed in an air race around England. Date: 1931

Joan Crawford and Mother
Film star Joan Crawford (190?-1977), born Lucille Le Seuer, with her mother Anna Belle Le Seuer. Crawford's actual birthdate is uncertain. Date: circa 1931

Helene Madison
American swimmer and Olympic champion Helene Madison (1913-1970). Between 1930 and 1931 she broke sixteen world records. Date: 1931

Golf Fashions
The latest fashions for the female golfer, available at Marshall and Snelgrove on Oxford Street. Date: 1931

Luna Park Bathers
Bathers at Luna Park in Berlin, at the time Europe's largest bathing establishment. It closed in 1933. Date: circa 1931

Watching Cricket at The Oval, From a Gasometer
A test match between England and New Zealand at The Oval, Kennington. The spectators in the foreground have scaled a nearby gasometer. Date: 1931

Cedric Hardwicke in Role
A portrait of the actor Cedric Hardwicke (1893-1964) playing the role of Edward Moulton-Barrett in the play The Barretts of Wimpole Street'

Miss Dowson, Angler
Miss M. S. Dowson won the ladies competition in a fly and bait casting tournament held at Norwood in London. Date: 1931

Lilian Bond (1908-1991) was an English actress who achieved success in the United States and made many film appearances. Her film The Dancing Partner was shortly to open in London. Date: circa 1931

The Racehorse Xandover, a recent winner at Newmarket, being ridden by jockey Edward Charlie Elliott. Date: 1931

Royalty at Sandown
Members of the royal family attending the races at Sandown. Pictured are King George V (1865-1936), Queen Mary (1867-1953), Princess Mary (1897-1965), her husband Henry Lascelles

Parade for Harold Gatty and Wiley Post
A parade along Broadway for navigator Harold Gatty 1903-1957) and pilot Wiley Post (1898-1935), celebrating their record-breaking achievement of flying around the world in under nine days. Date: 1931

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"1931: A Year of Triumphs, Challenges, and Unforgettable Moments" In the enchanting world of art, Marjorie Miller's masterpiece "Queen of the Night" captivates hearts with its ethereal beauty. The painting transports viewers to a realm where dreams come alive. Meanwhile, on the racetrack, Australian jockey Jim Pike fearlessly rides his majestic horse Phar Lap to victory. Their partnership embodies determination and resilience in the face of adversity. Underneath an ancient oak tree stands a weathered 1931 Ford pickup truck, silently witnessing the passage of time. Its rusting exterior tells tales of bygone eras and nostalgic memories that linger in our minds. The Schneider Trophy Air Race takes flight as aviators push boundaries with cutting-edge technology. The Rolls-Royce Merlin X/10 Supercharged Piston Aero-Engine propels them through skies previously unexplored, symbolizing mankind's relentless pursuit of progress. Mick the Miller emerges as a canine legend on the greyhound racing tracks. His lightning-fast speed leaves spectators awestruck while etching his name into sporting history forevermore. A captivating poster for Chateau de Sully sur Loire invites us to step back in time and immerse ourselves in French grandeur. It beckons us to explore centuries-old architecture and unravel stories hidden within its walls. The Programme cover for Schneider Trophy Contest showcases anticipation and excitement surrounding this prestigious event. It serves as a visual reminder that unity among nations can transcend borders when pursuing shared passions. Amidst admiration for an Austin 7 automobile's sleek design and engineering marvels, we witness how innovation shapes our lives even during challenging times like those faced in 1931. Vladimir Lyushin's Soviet poster boldly proclaims that The Young Communist League is the Shock Battalion of the Five-Year Plan. It reflects an era defined by ideological fervor and collective efforts towards societal transformation.