Acting Collection (page 2)

Palace Theatre Company - London - Theatrical Garden Party Date: 1912

British actress Cissy Grahame in The Pickpocket, 1886. Artist: Barraud
British actress Cissy Grahame in The Pickpocket, 1886. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume VIII, July to December, 1886, edited by Clement Scott, Carson & Comerford, London, 1886

Iris Hoey and Jack Cannot, British actors, c1908. Artist: Rotary Photo
Iris Hoey and Jack Cannot, British actors, c1908. Iris Hoey (1895-1979) as Blanche Marie and Jack Cannot (c1883-1929) as Bagnolet in The Little Michus

Gertie Millar, British actress and singer, c1906. Artist: Rotary Photo
Gertie Millar, British actress and singer, c1906. Postcard posted in 1906. Gertie Millar (1879-1952) was a singer and actress of the late 19th and early 20th century

Maudi Darrell, British actress, c1908. Artist: Philco Publishing Company
Maudi Darrell, British actress, c1908. Postcard posted in 1908

Fay Wray (1907-2004), Canadian-born American actress, 20th century. Wray is probably best known for her performance in the original King Kong (1933)

Glynis Johns, British actress, singer and dancer, 20th century. Artist: Rank Organisation
Glynis Johns, British actress, singer and dancer, 20th century. Glynis Johns made her first film appearance in South Riding in 1938

Katherine DeMille, Canadian born American actress, 1934-1935. Born Katherine Lester, she was adopted by the Hollywood film director Cecil B DeMille

Gloria Swanson, American actress, 1933. Swanson (1897-1983) was an American actress who was prolific during the era of the silent film

Herbert Waring in Under the Red Robe, c1902. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Herbert Waring in Under the Red Robe, c1902. Actor Herbert Waring appears in a stage production of Stanley Weymans novel

Bing Crosby, American singer and actor, 1934-1935. Born Harry Lillis. Taken from Meet the Film Stars, by Seton Margrave. (London, 1934-1935)

Richard Baker in The Moon in the Yellow River
Richard Baker (news announcer) playing Darrell Blake (centre) in the Tower Theatres production of The Moon in the Yellow River by Denis Johnston. Date: 1954

The Push Tank and Machine Guns - German Field Postcard
The Push. Tank and Machine Guns. Drawn on a German Field Postcard (Feldpostkarte). 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps

David Garrick and Mrs Pritchard in The Suspicious Husband by Benjamin Hoadley
XYC151878 David Garrick and Mrs Pritchard in The Suspicious Husband by Benjamin Hoadley (1676-1761) 1747 (oil on canvas) by Hayman, Francis (1708-76); 71.4x91.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Colleen Moore (18991988) - American film actress and one of the most fashionable stars of the era and helped popularize the bobbed haircut. Date: circa 1920s

The first authentic stage Tess
Photographs of the first production of Thomas Hardys own dramatic version of his novel Tess of the d Urbervilles on 26th November 1924 by the Hardy Players at the Corn Exchange, Dorchester

Tatler front-cover: Madeleine Carroll
The beautiful young English actress was at this time filming the new Walter Wangle production, The Case Against Mrs Ames. Her most recent successes in this period were The Thirty-nine Steps

Blanche De Castille
When her son becomes king, Blanche de Castille, who has been acting as regent during his minority, releases prisoners from the countrys prisons

An incubator nursery
Nurses attending to sick babies kept alive in a ward of incubators. The incubators pictured are from a design by Paul Altmann and distributed by Messrs Coney and Schenkhein

Mrs Patrick Campbell
Beatrice Stella Campbell (nee Tanner), 1865-1940, stage name Mrs Patrick Campbell, posing for a photograph while acting in the melodrama The Black Domino at the Adelphi Theatre

Carroll / Alice / Trial
The trial of the Knave who (allegedly) stole the jam tarts, before the King of Hearts, acting as judge, and the Queen of Hearts

Portrait of the actress Tora Teje (1893-1970), 1920-1925. Creator: Atelier Jaeger
Portrait of the actress Tora Teje (1893-1970), 1920-1925

Gerda Lundekvist, (c1910s). Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Gerda Lundekvist, (c1910s); actress

Harlequin and Colombine, around 1886. Creator: Edgar Degas
Harlequin and Colombine, around 1886

Harlequin and Colombine, around 1886. Creator: Edgar Degas
Harlequin and Colombine, around 1886

Eleonora Duse, c1900. Creator: Hermann Vinzenz Heller
Eleonora Duse, c1900

The actor Ludwig Martinelli, around 1902/1906. Creator: Johann Scherpe
The actor Ludwig Martinelli, around 1902/1906. The bust was probably created in connection with the celebrations for the actor's (1832-1913) 50th birthday

Sisters Avenging their Father's Death (from Kabuki Play Shiraishi'), between c1820 and c1830

Jeanne d'Arc-Sarah Bernhardt, between 1889 and 1894. Creator: Eugene Samuel Grasset
Jeanne d'Arc-Sarah Bernhardt, between 1889 and 1894

Actor in the Role of Tsukushi Jinroku (image 2 of 2), between c1843 and c1855. Creator: Utagawa Kuniteru
Actor in the Role of Tsukushi Jinroku (image 2 of 2), between c1843 and c1855

Ichikawa Danjuro VIII and Ichikawa Kodanji IV Greeting the Audience at a Kaomise Performance, 1847

Iwai Hanshiro V in the Role of Shirai Gonpachi, published in 1850. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Iwai Hanshiro V in the Role of Shirai Gonpachi, published in 1850

Monty Python actress Carol Cleveland on Triumph Bandit motorcycle, 1971. Creator: Unknown
Monty Python actress Carol Cleveland on Triumph Bandit motorcycle, 1971

Actress Helen Mirren, aged 18, at a rehearsal playing the Egyptian queen Cleopatra in the National Youth Theatre " Antony And Cleopatra" at the Old Vic. 6th April 1965

Judi Dench as Titania in A Midsummer Nights Dream at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford upon Avon. West Midlands. Picture taken 17th April 1962

Television programme - Actor Robin Nedwell and Richard O Sullivan in a scene from Doctor in Charge 1 March 1973 circa

Hinazuru of Naka Ogi-ya as an Onna Jittoku, ca. 1825. Creator: Yanagawa Shigenobu
Hinazuru of Naka Ogi-ya as an Onna Jittoku, ca. 1825

Jesus carrying the cross, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus carrying the cross, 1922. Anton Lang, a player in the Oberammergau Passion Play, as Jesus. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Valerie, 1938. Creator: Unknown
" Valerie", 1938. Valerie Hudson was a well-known model and showgirl in the late 1930s and 1940 s. From " Modern Beauties"

Harry Baur - French Comedian and Movie Actor
Harry Baur (1880-1943) - French Comedian and Movie Actor Date: late 1930s

Commedia dell arte Characters
Four Characters from Commedia dell arte, an improvised kind of popular comedy in Italian theatres in the 16th18th centuries, based on stock characters

Eleanor Boardman - American silent era Movie Actress
Eleanor Boardman (1898-1991) - American Movie Actress of the Silent Era. Married American Movie Director King Wallis Vidor (1926-1931)

Hughie Green - British Actor and Television Presenter
Hughie Green (1920-1997) - British Actor and Television Presenter. By the age of 14 Hughie Green had his own BBC radio show and created

Ginger Rogers, American actress, dancer and singer, c1938. Ginger Rogers (1911-1995) appeared in 73 films over a 35 year movie career

A pause for instruction from film producer Anthony Asquith, Twickenham, London, c1932. During the making of the Gainsborough Pictures film, The Lucky Number

Joe E. Brown (1892-1973), American actor and comedian, 20th century. In 1902, at the age of 10, Brown joined a troupe of circus tumblers known as the Five Marvellous Astons which toured the country

Charlie Chaplin, English / American actor and comedian, 1928
Charlie Chaplin, English/American actor and comedian, 1928. Seen here in a scene from The Circus, Chaplin (1889-1977) was an Academy Award-winning actor and director

Sir Harry Lauder, Scottish comedian, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Sir Harry Lauder, Scottish comedian, 1926. Portrait of Lauder (1870-1950). Cigarette card with straight-line caricature, issued by John Player & Sons

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"Unveiling the Art of Acting: From Geishas to Hollywood Stars" Step into a world where the art transcends time and borders. In Japan, geishas captivate with their graceful movements, embodying the essence of storytelling through dance. Like a delicate flower blooming on stage, they transport us to another realm. In 1887, Ernest Barraud immortalized "Alice and the Dormouse, " capturing a moment frozen in time. The painting reminds us that acting is not limited to words but also encompasses expressions and gestures that speak volumes. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers waltz their way into our hearts, showcasing unparalleled chemistry on screen. Their seamless partnership epitomizes how two individuals can create magic together through their craft. Elizabeth Taylor's allure shines brightly as she graces the silver screen in the 1950s. With her captivating performances, this English-American actress proves that talent knows no boundaries. The Peninsular War comes alive as riflemen from the 95th Regiment take center stage. Through their disciplined portrayal of soldiers' struggles, we witness how they are shed light on historical events and honor those who fought bravely. "The Mikado" at Savoy Theatre transports us to an enchanting world filled with music and laughter. This Gilbert & Sullivan masterpiece showcases how theater brings communities together while entertaining audiences for generations. Herbert Marshall's charismatic presence captures hearts both on film and onstage during the 1930s-1940s era. His versatility as a British actor demonstrates that true talent can seamlessly transition between mediums. Fred Astaire continues his reign alongside Adele Astaire in "Stop Flirting. " Their dynamic performances remind us that acting is not just about individual brilliance but also about collaborating harmoniously with fellow artists. Vivien Leigh enchants audiences worldwide with her mesmerizing portrayals such as Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind. " Her ability to embody complex characters showcases the transformative power of acting.