Arlen Collection

Tatler front cover featuring Tallulah Bankhead, 1925
Tatler front cover featuring American actress, talk show host and bonne vivante, Tallulah Bankhead (1902 - 1968). Pictured at the time she had been selected to play Iris Storm

Music Cover, Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz)
Music cover, Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz), Judy Garland, words by E Y Harburg, music by Harold Arlen. 1939

Music cover, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, Bing Crosby
Music cover, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, words by Johnny Mercer, music by Harold Arlen, sung by Bing Crosby with Betty Hutton in the Paramount film Here Come the Waves Date: 1944

Anya Taranda, American model, showgirl and actress, c1938. Anya Taranda (1915-1970) was the wife of the famous songwriter Harold Arlen

Richard Arlen (1898-1976), American actor, early 20th century. Hand-coloured photograph

Richard Arlen, American actor, 1934-1935. Born Cornelius Richard Van Mattimore, Arlen starred in silent pictures in the late 1920s before making the transition to talking films

Michael Arlen (1895-1956), British writer and novelist of Armenian extraction, 1937. Arlen, whose real name was Dikran Kuyumjian, was born in Bulgaria to Armenian parents

Tallulah Bankhead in The Green Hat
Scene from the stage adaptation of Michael Arlens novel, The Green Hat at the Adelphi Theatre in 1924. The lead role of Iris was played by Tallulah Bankhead (seen right)

Anya Taranda (1915 1970) American model, showgirl, actress and wife of renowned songwriter Harold Arlen. Date: 1935

Mrs Michael Arlen by Madame Yevonde
Mrs Michael Arlen, formerly Countess Atalanta Mercati, wife of the famous novelist and playwright, pictured with her baby son, Michael John Arlen in February 1931. Date: 1931

Michael Arlen with Mrs Musker & Mrs Stanley-Clarke
Michael Arlen (1895-1956), writer, known best of all for his sensational 1920s novel, The Green Hat. Born Dikran Kouyoumdjian, in Bulgaria, of Armenian parents. Naturalised British, 1922

HAROLD ARLEN (1905-1986). American songwriter. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1960

Arlen / the Green Hat
THE GREEN HAT This romantic novel was a runaway best-seller in 1924

Michael Arlen
MICHAEL ARLEN Writer Born Dikran Kouyoumdjian, in Bulgaria, of Armenian parents. Naturalised British, 1922

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Arlen, a name that echoes through the pages of history and entertainment. From gracing the front cover of Tatler in 1925 alongside the captivating Tallulah Bankhead, to being immortalized on music covers like Bing Crosby's "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive" and "Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz, it has left an indelible mark. But it is not just one individual who bears this name; it encompasses a diverse group of talented individuals. Anya Taranda, an American model, showgirl, and actress in the late 1930s exuded elegance and charm wherever she went. Her presence was magnetic, capturing hearts with every step she took. Richard Arlen too made his mark as an American actor during two distinct eras - early 20th century and again in 1934-1935. His performances were nothing short of mesmerizing, leaving audiences captivated by his talent and charisma. Across the Atlantic Ocean resided Michael Arlen, a British writer and novelist known for his literary prowess. With Armenian roots running through his veins, he weaved tales that transported readers into worlds filled with intrigue and emotion. Madame Yevonde captured Mrs Michael Arlen's beauty in her lens while Michael himself shared moments with Mrs Musker & Mrs Stanley-Clarke. The name Arlen carries with it a sense of enchantment - whether on stage or within literature's embrace. It represents a tapestry woven by countless artists who have left their unique imprints on our cultural landscape. As time passes by, their legacies continue to inspire generations to come – reminding us all that true artistry knows no boundaries or limitations.