Melodrama Collection (page 4)

The Whip by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton
Promotional postcard for The Whip by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. First produced at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 9th September 1909

Tiger Rose by Willard Mack
Promotional postcard for Tiger Rose by Willard Mack. First produced in England, Bournemouth, 6th October and the Savoy Theatre, 16th October 1919. For the Savoy

Nell Gwynne, The Kings Favourite by A Shirley & B Landeck
Promotional postcard for Nell Gwynne, The Kings Favourite by Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck. First produced at the Lyceum Theatre, 9th February 1913

In Holy (!) Russia by Lilian Clare Cassidy (Mrs. J. Rice Cassidy). First produced at the Princes Theatre, Preston, 29th May 1905

King Amongst Men
Promotional postcard for King Amongst Men The British consul to Japan, Richard Trueworth, is tended on the ground after being knocked down by Oswald

Kick-In by Willard Mack
Promotional postcard for Kick-In by William Mack. First produced in England at the Vaudeville Theatre, 28th August 1915. Date: 1915

An Indian Girls Devotion by F N Brownmann
Promotional postcard for An Indian Girls Devotion by F. N. Brownmann. First produced in England at the Holloway Empire 26th January 1914, according to The Stage Year Book 1915

In the Night Watch by Michael Morton
Promotional postcard for In The Night Watch by Michael Morton, adapted from La Veillee dArmes by C. Farrere & L. Nepoty (1917). First produced Oxford Theatre, London, 2/12/1918

In a Womans Grip by Frederick Melville
Promotional postcard for In a Womans Grip by Frederick Melville. First produced at the Standard Theatre, 7th October 1901. Date: circa 1901

If WInter Comes by As M Hutchison and Macdonald Hastings
Promotional postcard for If Winter Comes by A. S. M. Hutchison and B. Macdonald Hastings from Hutchisons novel (1921) of that name. First produced at the Hippodrome, Margate, 3rd August 1922 and St

If I Were King by Justin Huntly McCarthy
Promotional single sheet flyer for If I Were King by Jutin Huntly McCarthy the St. Jamess, showing verses used in the play, and listing the star and theatre manager, George Alexander as Villon

Idols by Roy Horniman
Promotional postcard of the Idols by Roy Horniman. From W. J. Lockes novel. First produced in Birmingham on 24th August and at the Garrick 28th September 1908. The Great Trial Scene (Act III)

The Hope by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton
Promotional postcard for The Hope by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. First produced at the Drury Lane Theatre, London on 14th September 1911

Home Sweet Home by Frank Lindo
Promotional postcard for Home Sweet Home by Frank Lindo. First produced at the Carleton Theatre, Greenwich, 18th May 1903 and Grand Theatre, Islington, 4th July 1904

The Heroine in Rags by Bartley Campbell
Promotional postcard for The Heroine in Rags by Bartley Campbell. Date: circa 1877

The Heathen and the Christian by Fred Maxwell. First produced Edmonton (in one-act) 31st March 1902 and Greenwich Theatre, (in four acts) 25th January 1909

The Green Goddess by William Archer
Promotional postcard of The Green Goddess by William Archer. First produced at the St. Jamess Theatre, 6th September 1923

A Wrecker of Men by C Watson Mill
Promotional postcard for A Wrecker of Men by C. Watson Mill. First produced Saltley, 10th December 1903 and Carleton, Greenwich, 18th October 1904

Mary from Tipperary by Henrietta Schrier and Lodge Percy
Mary From Tipperary by Henrietta Schrier and Lodge Percy. First produced Theatre Royal, Chatham, 28th June and Woolwich, 16th August 1915. Later called Her Sisters Secret

The Marriages of Mayair by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton
Promotional postcard for The Marriages of Mayfair by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. First produced Drury Lane Theatre, 21st Septembe 1908. The box with the lid open

Jealousy by Eugene Walters
Promotional postcard for Jealousy by Eugene Walters from the French of Louis Verneuil. First produced at the Fortune Theatre, 5th December 1928. Date: 1928

British Country Scene - Girl and Horse
Colour lantern slide of a girl with a horse and foal.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection. The Whip is a melodrama by Henry Hamilton (playwright) and Cecil Raleigh

Victorian Puppets
Three Victorian puppets on a miniature stage, with all the props (aspidistra, piano, piano stool etc) necessary for a period melodrama. Date: 19th century

Scene from the opera Cavalleria rusticana, by Pietro Mascagni (1863-1945)
XJL379431 Scene from the opera Cavalleria rusticana, by Pietro Mascagni (1863-1945) (litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque-Musee de L Opera National de Paris

Mr. Osbaldiston as Andreas Hofer (Hoffer) the Tyrolese patriot leader, pub. by W
BAL78065 Mr. Osbaldiston as Andreas Hofer (Hoffer) the Tyrolese patriot leader, pub. by W.G. Webb, London (engraving and collage) by English School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Portrait of Victorien Sardou (1831-1908) (b / w photo)
XIR233740 Portrait of Victorien Sardou (1831-1908) (b/w photo) by Liebert, Alphonse (1827-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: writer of light comedies and historical dramas; ); French

Stage set for Act III of Le Chateau de Loch-Leven by Guilbert de Pixerecourt
XIR175959 Stage set for Act III of Le Chateau de Loch-Leven by Guilbert de Pixerecourt, for a performance at the Theatre de la Gaite, 3rd December 1822 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Gue

George Smith (1777-1836) as Schampt in The Woodmans Hut by W
BAL13502 George Smith (1777-1836) as Schampt in The Woodmans Hut by W.H. Arnold at the Drury Lane Theatre, 1816-17 (w/c on paper) by Wilde

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THE LIMITED MAIL, 1899. Poster, 1899, for Elmer E. Vances melodrama, The Limited Mail

POSTER: THE FACTORY GIRL. Where are you going? My pretty maid! Lithograph poster for the American play, The Factory Girl, 1903

POSTER: THE FACTORY GIRL. Lithograph poster for the American play, The Factory Girl, 1903

THEATER: MELODRAMA. A scene from an American stage melodrama, c1916

Poster for The War of Wealth Melodrama by Charles Turner Dazey produced on Broadway, New York, USA 1896. Inspired by the Panic of 1893 which marked a period of economic depression in America

Henry Iriving (1838-1905) English actor-manager, playing in the first production of The Bells which made him famous overnight

THE SEASONS: WINTER, 1819. And down he sinks Beneath the shelter of the shapeless drift. Thinking o er all the bitterness of death

Federal Theatre Project presents The drunkard or the fallen saved Originally produced by PT Barnum in his museum: A rip-roaring melodrama with thrills & laughter!

A Tammany tiger a melodrama of New York life by H. Grattan Donnelly. Date c1896

A startling melodrama, A ragged hero by Maurice J. Fielding. Date c1906

Carl A. Haswin in the new romantic melodrama, A lions heart an honest, earnest production of a great play. Date c1899

Pollocks characters in Douglas
Pollocks toy theatre characters in the play Douglas, namely Glenalvon, Lady Randolph, Norval, Lord Randolph, and Old Norval. Date: circa 1840

THE PERILS OF PAULINE. The Cursed Necklace. Lithograph poster for an episode of the silent serial film, The Perils of Pauline, 1914

THE PERILS OF PAULINE. The Mad Monster. Lithograph poster for an episode of the silent serial film, The Perils of Pauline, 1914

WAY DOWN EAST, 1920. Film by D. W. Griffith starring Lillian Gish (front)
WAY DOWN EAST, 1920. Film by D.W. Griffith starring Lillian Gish (front). Also starring, left to right: Burr McIntosh, Kate Bruce, Lowell Sherman, Mary Hay, Creighton Hale, George Neville

THE PERILS OF PAULINE. The Crucible of Courage. Lithograph poster for an episode of the silent serial film, The Perils of Pauline, 1914

German Melodrama 3
A scene from a popular melodrama Moisasuras Hexenspruch - presumably something to do with witchcraft ?

German Melodrama
A dramatic moment in a spectacular popular melodrama

German Melodrama 4
A dramatic confrontation from a popular melodrama Konig Enzio

Bernhardt / Phedre 1899
SARAH BERNHARDT French actress in the role of Phedre in 1899

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"Melodrama: A Theatrical Journey through Time and Emotion" Step into the world of melodrama, where passion and intensity collide on stage. From handbills advertising Shakespearean tragedies to film posters of thrilling serials, this genre has captivated audiences for centuries. In the 19th century, Mrs. Patrick Campbell's powerful performances at Astleys Amphitheatre left spectators in awe. Her ability to evoke raw emotions made her a legend in the realm of melodrama. Across borders, Spanish engineer Jose Echegaray y Eizaguirre brought his unique perspective to this dramatic art form. His contributions enriched German melodrama with new dimensions and storytelling techniques. However, not all aspects were noble. In America, it was used as a tool to demonize certain communities. "King of the Opium Ring, " a controversial novel from 1890, perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Chinese immigrants. Yet amidst these complexities, there were moments that showcased the true essence of melodrama. Harry Brodribb Irving's portrayal of Mathias in "The Bells" sent shivers down spines while Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck's play "Woman and Wine" explored love's intoxicating power. Victorian theatre witnessed unforgettable performances by Julie Opp and Robert Loraine who transported audiences back in time with their mesmerizing acts. Through works like Claudian by Henry Herman & W. G. Wills, melodrama continued to evolve as an art form that pushed boundaries and challenged societal norms. From tragedy to triumph, laughter to tears - melodrama has always been a reflection of human emotion at its most heightened state, and is an enduring testament to our insatiable desire for stories that stir our souls and leave us breathless.