Comedy Collection (page 9)

GILBERT & SULLIVAN: MIKADO. Sketches from The Mikado, Gilbert and Sullivans new comic opera at the Savoy Theatre in London. Line engraving from an English newspaper of 1885

Poster, Jersey Airways
Poster, I m going by Jersey Airways, showing monkeys, a pig and a puppy rejecting alternative means of transport. Lawson Wood produced an number of posters for Jersey Airways which from its formation

Federal WPA. Theatre Yiddish Unit presents The tailor becomes a storekeeper A comedy by David Pinski with music. Poster for Federal Theatre Yiddish Unit presentation of The Tailor Becomes a

Pantomime artist Will Evans with his children
Will Evans (1866 -1931) was an eccentric comedian who performed in pantomime from a young age, and appeared on the music halls in the 1890s

SILENT FILM STILL: PIRATES. Lupino Lane in Pirates Beware, 1928

THE GOLD RUSH, 1925. Charlie Chaplin in a scene from The Gold Rush

Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, music sheet
Music sheet cover design, The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, written and sung by Mr Harry Clifton. Various scenes are depicted, with the discovery of the footprint in the sand at the centre

Very Well Meant by H. M. Bateman
A well-meaning tourist offers a carrot to the horse of a Guard standing in its traditional sentry post in Whitehall, London, much to the horses astonishment. Not the done thing

A Very Cross Word Puzzle by William Heath Robinson
As a golfer manages to hit a passer by forcefully on the head with a ball, the illustrator invites the reader to fill in the crossword puzzle: " Across: A Forceful Exclamation!"

Les Filles Jackson et Cie operetta poster
Poster advertising the operetta " Les Filles Jackson et Cie" composed by J. Clerice, showing a scene with a lady halfway up a ships netting much to the astonishment of more conservative

Frances Kelly Actress
Frances " Fanny" Kelly, immensely talented and popular Irish actress, appeared mostly at Drury Lane for 36 years with undiminished acclaim, renowned for comedy roles

Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, best known for his long narrative poem, the Divine Comedy

Scene from Shakespeares Twelfth Night
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, Twelfth Night, in which Sir Toby Belch encourages the reluctant duellists, Sir Andrew Aguecheek and the page Cesario (Viola disguised)

Morecambe and Wise and Penelope Keith
Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise filming their 1977 Christmas TV special with Penelope Keith

Titania and the Clown (chromolitho)
3626447 Titania and the Clown (chromolitho) by Brundage, Frances (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titania and the Clown. A Midsummer Nights Dream)

Some Sunny personalities at the London Hippodrome
Caricature by Nerman of the various performers appearing in the popular comedy musical, Sunny at the London Hippodrome in 1926. Top left Nancy Lovat, top right, Elsie Randolph

Poster, Gentleman Joe, a musical comedy, a Milton Bode production at the Grand Theatre

La Comedie Des Comedies, Pantalon (coloured engraving)
5210009 La Comedie Des Comedies, Pantalon (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Comedie Des Comedies, Pantalon)

Eddie Braben comedy scriptwriter seen here with Morecambe and Wise at the BBC Television Centre in West London. Circa May 1970

Barry Humphries in character as Dame Edna Everage. 25th March 1988

Goldie Hawn, American actress at London Heathrow Airport, Saturday 30th May 1970. Goldie is heading to France, to spend 10 days shooting on location for new film, Theres a Girl in My Soup

Barbara Windsor (right) having her hair sorted on the film set of Carry On Doctor. This scene was filmed at Maidenhead Town Hall, which doubled as the hospital for the film

Morecambe and Wise seen here outside the gates of Buckingham Palace doing their Television dance outside Buckingham Palace after they were invested by HM The Queen with the O.B.E. 23rd November 1976

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise & wife Doreen, take a sentimental journey to the town of Dewsbury in Yorkshire, 18th December 1967

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise take a sentimental journey to the town of Dewsbury in Yorkshire, 18th December 1967. Ernie recalls

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, on set to record new show at BBC Television Centre, London, June 1969. The show, the first of four colour spectaculars will be aired on BBC2 in September

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, pictured during break in filming interview for Aquarius, an arts television series, produced by London Weekend Television for ITV, 22nd October 1974

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise sign contract to appear in new film The Intelligence Men, pictured at Pinewood Studios, 8th October 1964

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise on set of new film The Intelligence Men, pictured at Pinewood Studios, November 1964. Also pictured, Actress April Olrich, who plays ballerina Madame Petrovna

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, Photo-call to promote their North Pier Show Showtime Opening Friday 31st May, pictured with bicycles they have just received, Blackpool, Wednesday 29th May 1963

Rehearsals for Royal Variety Performance, at the Palladium, London, 13th November 1966. Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, dressed as woman. Magicians Margo & Dolores

Bring Me Sunshine, ITV Production, Stars Performing in Tribute Show hosted by Ernie Wise, to Eric Morecambe, who died earlier this year (May), pictured November 1984.Bring Me Sunshine

Daily Mirror Blackpool Week, 28th July 1959. Hosted by comedians Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise

Morecambe and Wise rehearsing at Lime Grove Studios for the television show Running Wild Pictured are singer Alma Cogan, Eric Morecambe (left) and Ernie Wise. (Morecambe & Wise) 31/03/1954

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, visit a Dutch Exhibition in Manchester, Tuesday 16th March 1965. They were presented with Cigars and tried on a pair of Clogs

The Goodies, will be returning for a new series on BBC2 at 8. 15 pm from Sunday
The Goodies, will be returning for a new series on BBC2 at 8.15 pm from Sunday. Photocall for interview at Graeme Gardens North London home, Thursday 25th January 1973

Actor John Inman "Are You Being Served?"- September 1977
Actor John Inman " Are You Being Served?" - September 1977

Comedian Freddie Starr kisses England striker Kevin Keegan as Pop star Elton John looks on. Keegan was collecting the Golden boot for being leading scorer in Division One 1981/82 season

Only Fools and Horses cast members left to right: Paul Barber (who plays Denzil Tulser), John Challis (Aubrey Boyce) and Keith MacDonald (Mike Fisher, the Nags Head landlord)

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise c. 1939, aged 14
Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise c.1939, aged 14

The Duenna & Little Isaac, April 1, 1784. Creator: William Paulet Carey
The Duenna & Little Isaac, April 1, 1784

Franco-British Exhibition - We are Enjoying the Exhibition
British Comic Postcard - Franco-British Exhibition of 1908 at White City (in West London near Shepherds Bush) - " We are Enjoying the Exhibition" (written in French and English!). Date: 1908

Mr Albert Chevaliers Recitals
This postcard titled Mr Albert Chevaliers Recitals shows the many characters Albert Chevalier played. As the coster, fourth from right in the front row, he sang his famous coster songs

The Best People, by Gray and Hopgood
The Best People, a comedy by David Gray and Avery P Hopgood. First produced in England at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool, March 1926, and later the same month at the Lyric Theatre, London

Music cover, Puss! Puss! Puss! Comedy song waltz, words by Robert Hargreaves and Stanley J Damerell, music by Tolchard Evans. 1932

Shakespeare - Alls Well That Ends Well - Bertram: This to my mother. circa 1830

The Merry Wives of Windsor - title page - Anne Page and Slender, an inept and unsuccessful suitor. 1862

Georges Guetary / Song
GEORGES GUETARY (Lambros Worloou) Greek-Egyptian singer in French cabaret and musical comedy Date: 1915 -

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From timeless classics to uproarious slapstick, it has always been a universal language that brings joy and laughter to audiences. 🎭✨ The UK quad poster for The Ladykillers (1955) showcases the perfect blend of wit and mischief, as a group of eccentric criminals find themselves in hilarious situations. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy's comedic genius shines through in James W Hornes Beau Hunks (1931), leaving us in stitches with their impeccable timing and physical comedy. Restless Natives (1985) UK release one sheet poster promises an adventure filled with side-splitting moments as two Scottish friends embark on a comical journey of rebellion against society. GILBERT & SULLIVAN's 1878 production of H. M. S. Pinafore captivated audiences with its witty lyrics and humorous storyline, proving that even musicals can be infused with comedic brilliance. Laurel and Hardy, the iconic duo known for their hilarious antics, never fail to entertain. Whether it's James Parrotts Night Owls (1930) or any other film they starred in, their chemistry is unmatched. Carry On Screaming (1966), a quintessential British comedy-horror film from the Carry On series, delivers laughs aplenty while spoofing classic horror tropes. Billy Liar takes us on a whimsical journey through the imagination of its titular character, offering plenty of chuckles along the way. The re-issue poster for The LadyKillers reminds us why this darkly funny crime caper remains an all-time favorite among fans worldwide – brilliant performances combined with clever dialogue make it an unforgettable experience. In Leave Them Laughing (1928), LAUREL AND HARDY prove once again why they are legends of silent cinema by effortlessly tickling our funny bones alongside a befuddled police officer.