Acting Collection (page 4)

United Free Abbey Church, Dunfermline
This photograph shows a view of the United Free Abbey Church at Chalmers Street in Dunfermline, Patrick Geddes has sketched directly upon this photograph to show the proposed improvements of a back

Megalomania
A portrait illustration of a large lady wearing a white dress and a yellow hat with orange floral decoration, looking down at a child acting older than his age, as he smokes a cigar at her knee

Berthe Bovy
Mlle. Berthe Bovy on a bridge in Paris. This lady is a societaire of the Comedie Francaise, where her performances have gained her great renown

Miles Malleson
Portrait of Miles Malleson. William Miles Malleson (25 May 1888 ?? 15 March 1969), generally known as Miles Malleson, was an English actor and dramatist

Barrymore's Hamlet production
John Barrymore's Hamlet production at the Haymarket theatre. The scenery was very striking as seen in the illustration. Mr Barrymore is seen in the centre, centre with Miss Fay Compton

Spring cleaning the play perform at St Martin's theatre, directed by Mr Frederick Lonsdale. Mr. Denys Blakelock and Miss Edna Best, are seen in the picture and the main actors in the play

Peter Pan film 1924
An American film of Peter Pan. Directed by Sir James Barries. Hook played by Ernest Torrence. A selection of stills is seen here. Date: 1924

Actors and Actresses
Edwardian actors and actresses. Mr. Bernard Shaw and Miss Lillah McCarthy. Mr. Fred Terry's Daughter. Mr. Arthur Bourchier. Miss Iris Hoey. Miss Ellen Terry. Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree

Mrs Patrick Campbell playing Mrs Daventry
Mrs Patrick Campbell, (February 1865- April 1940) born Beatrice Rose Stella Tanner and known informally as Mrs Pat, was an English stage actress

Siberia, performed at the Hippodrome
Scenes of Asiatic- Russia life play, called Siberia performed at the London Hippodrome. Written by Mr Henglers. The scene of the plunging horses as prisoners escape from a prison with officers

Marianne and Herod
Actors Mr Beerbohm Tree and Miss Maud Jeffries dressed in costume for Herod; A Tragedy, written by Stephen Phillips (1884), at her majesty's theatre

Portrait of Miss Constance Collier
Miss Constance Collier (22nd January 1878- 25th April 1955), born Laura Constance Hardie, was an English stage and film actress and acting coach

Portrait of Mr. Forbes Robertson (16th January 1853- 6th November 1937), an English actor and theatre manager. He was considered the finest Hamlet of the Victorian era

Constance Collier, actress, theatrical studio portrait
Constance Collier, actress and acting coach (1878-1955), theatrical studio portrait, in role as Maggie Jocelyn, in The Shop Girl, a musical comedy by H. J. W. Dam. Date: 1895

Charles Laughton and Elsa Lanchester
Husband and wife, actors Charles Laughton (1899-1962) and Elsa Lanchester (1902-1986). At the time they were respectively playing Henry VIII

Sepha Treble, actress, (1908-1995), studio portrait wearing black mantilla. Captioned, Black and Ivory'. With description, Sepha Treble Wears a Mantilla; A black dress and a black lace mantilla

Photograph of Claudette Colbert (1903-1996), actress and Fredric March (1897-1975), actor in "To-night is Ours"

Florence Desmond, impersonator, as Marlene Dietrich, in top hat, with cigarette. With description, Florence Desmond is one of the cleverest impersonators there are about at present

Photographs of young actress in a film and theatre production, Manuela'. Captioned, Children in Uniform: Two Manuelas'

Carol Goodner, actress, (1904-2001) theatrical studio portraits. Captioned, Almost a Lady'. With description, Carol Goodner is making a great success of her part as Kitty Packard in "Dinner

Charles Laughton, Tetsu Komai, actors, theatrical portraits. Captioned, This is Charles Laughton, in "If I had a Million", and this is Tetsu Komai, the Japanese actor

Joan Crawford as Sadie Thompson, in Rain, enhanced colour photograph. With description, Joan Crawford got a big break when she was given the part of Sadie Thompson, in "Rain

Anna May Wong, actress, studio portrait with top hat and cane. With description, A fantastic camera-study of this well-known actress by Cannons, the English photographer of Hollywood

Noel Coward and Alfred Lunt, on balcony, Design for Living, theatrical portrait. With description, Meet Noel Coward and Alfred Lunt on a balcony

Madelaine Carroll, actress (1906-1987), studio portrait. With description, A fascinating study of a fascinating person: Madeleine Carroll, who has, for the moment, deserted the stage for the screen

Photograph of Clark Gable, Norma Shearer in The Strange Interval'film. With description, Clark Gable and Norma Shearer are hardly recognisable to their fans in "Strange Interval

Lilian Harvey, actress, studio portrait, and tearful reportage photograph when leaving Berlin for Fox Studios, Hollywood. Captioned, Oh Hollywood, What hast though done

Caricature illustrations of Alfred Lester, actor and comedian (1874-1925), by Hynes. Captioned, Our Lester Selection'

Vera Lennox, actress, (1903-1984) theatrical portrait in jodhpurs and boots. Captioned, A Primrose by the River's Brim'

Elizabeth Arkell, (1891?-1962) actress, seated studio portrait. Captioned, A Portrait from Theatreland'. With description, Who has scored many successes in child parts

Hamlet at the Haymarket Theatre, theatrical portraits. With description, Miss Constance Collier as the Queen and Mr John Barrymore, the famous American actor-manager

Dorothy Hurst, actress, theatrical studio portrait, kneeling, in pale costume with down trim. Captioned, Just By the Way!'

Enid Stamp Taylor, actress, theatrical studio portrait in velvet costume astride upholstered bench. Captioned, Part of the Punch'

Goat expresses opinion on Margaret Thatcher
A white goat expresses its opinion on Margaret Thatcher, British Conservative Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990. Its cardboard handwritten notice reads: Stop acting the goat

Benazir Bhutto addressing a public meeting
Benazir Bhutto (1953-2007), the then acting Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), addressing a public meeting. She later became Prime Minister of Pakistan (1988-1990, 1993-1996)

Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatters tea party starring Marie Studholme as Alice and Stanley Brett as the Mad Hatter at The Prince of Wales Theatre, West End, London. Date: 1907

CHILD LABOUR IN MINES
Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts showing children working down the mines, with a small boy acting as a "trapper" opening an air door for a truck to 1841

Hydeyoshi Power Events Japan 1580s Prince Hideyoshi
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NOEL COWARD Acting in his own play, The Young Idea, with Ann Trevor in 1923 Date: 1899 - 1973

Actors performing stage dance of the four Onnagatas, c. 1800-05 (colour woodcut)
GLS314161 Actors performing stage dance of the four Onnagatas, c.1800-05 (colour woodcut) by Toyokuni, Utagawa (1769-1825); 22.3x23.5 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

The actor David Garrick
2625638 The actor David Garrick by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving by british artist & engraver, William Hogarth 1697-1764: The actor David Garrick (1717-79)

Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn
2625615 Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving by british artist & engraver)

The actor Sawamura Sojuro in the role of Kudo Suketsuno, in the Soga Brothers Revenge, c. 1804-17 (colour woodcut)
GLS314164 The actor Sawamura Sojuro in the role of Kudo Suketsuno, in the Soga Brothers Revenge, c.1804-17 (colour woodcut) by Toyokuni, Utagawa (1769-1825); 36.8x25.4 cm; Art Gallery and Museum

Actor, Segawa Michinosuke, in the part of the Courtesan Omune, 1807 (colour woodcut)
GLS314145 Actor, Segawa Michinosuke, in the part of the Courtesan Omune, 1807 (colour woodcut) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 38.1x25.4 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Actor Bando Mitsugoro III, in the part of Tokoshiro or possibly Dojishiro, c. 1808-25 (colour woodcut)
GLS314165 Actor Bando Mitsugoro III, in the part of Tokoshiro or possibly Dojishiro, c.1808-25 (colour woodcut) by Kunisada, Gototei (1786-1864); 35.6x24.8 cm; Casa dei Cervi, Herculaneum

Lena Ashwell in the Actresses Franchise League section of the Women's Coronation Procession, 1911 (b/w photo)
2906437 Lena Ashwell in the Actresses Franchise League section of the Women's Coronation Procession, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: On 17th June)

Actor - Design for a Fan (colour woodblock print)
BIR190015 Actor - Design for a Fan (colour woodblock print) by Hokushiu (19th century); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery

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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.