Role Collection

Laurence Olivier / Hamlet
(Sir) LAURENCE OLIVIER British actor of stage and screen in the role of Hamlet (1948)

Galina Ulanova, Russian Ballerina as Giselle
Galina Ulanova (1910-1998), Russian Ballerina in the role of Giselle. Date: circa 1930s

L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery. How our gunners won the VC and silenced the fire of the German guns in face of overwhelming odds Retreat from Mons, 1st September 1914

Japan - Geisha - See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil
Japan - Three Geisha girls - miming the phrase See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil. Date: circa 1904

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

The soprano Maria Callas in the main role of the opera Norma by Vincenzo Bellini. Photography

The Unknown Warrior - scene at Westminster Abbey, 11th November 1920. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963). One of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time

MAUDE ADAMS (1872-1953). American actress. Photographed in the role of Peter Pan, 1906

T E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) with camels
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence (aka Lawrence of Arabia, 1888-1935), British Army officer best known for his liaison role during the Arab Revolt against Ottoman Turkish rule of 1916-1918

Empire Air Day Poster
A poster for the Empire Air Day on Saturday 20th May 1939 at Warmwell near Dorchester. The Hawker Hurricane planes played a key role in attack and defence during WW2

Fulton Mackay and Sprocket, filming in Cornwall
The actor Fulton Mackay (1922-1987) and Sprocket, filming the TV series Fraggle Rock at St Anthonys Lighthouse near Falmouth, Cornwall

Salvador Dali Portrait
Eric Coop took this photograph of the surrealist artist, Salvador Dali (1904-1989), sporting his famous antennae moustache

T E Lawrence, Colonel Dawnay and Commander Hogarth
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence (aka Lawrence of Arabia, 1888-1935), British Army officer best known for his liaison role during the Arab Revolt against Ottoman Turkish rule of 1916-1918

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, 1925. Lon Chaney in the title role of the film, Phantom of the Opera, 1925

SHAKESPEARE: RICHARD III. Laurence Olivier in the title role of the 1956 film production of William Shakespeares Richard III

Religion / Egypt / Bes
Dwarf-god who, for all his grotesque appearance, is actually benevolent : his role is to protect women through the risks of childbirth

Cover for Brochure advertising Triplex Grates / Ranges
A cook proudly produces a loaf - another successful piece of cooking using her Triplex Garte / Range. Date: circa 1927

Japanese Geisha - Traditional flower arranging. Date: circa 1904

T E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia)
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence (aka Lawrence of Arabia, 1888-1935), British Army officer best known for his liaison role during the Arab Revolt against Ottoman Turkish rule of 1916-1918

T E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia)
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence (aka Lawrence of Arabia, 1888-1935), British Army officer best known for his liaison role during the Arab Revolt against Ottoman Turkish rule of 1916-1918

T E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia)
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence (aka Lawrence of Arabia, 1888-1935), British Army officer best known for his liaison role during the Arab Revolt against Ottoman Turkish rule of 1916-1918

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, 1925. Lon Chaney and Mary Philbin in a scene from the film

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, 1925. Lon Chaney in the title role

A Viking Warrior
Old Vic Company - the role of Ornulf the Viking played by Percy Walsh

Japan - Geisha Girl bows to a samurai warrior - New Year Ceremony Date: circa 1910s

T E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia)
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence (aka Lawrence of Arabia, 1888-1935), British Army officer best known for his liaison role during the Arab Revolt against Ottoman Turkish rule of 1916-1918

Richard Tauber / Schubert
RICHARD TAUBER Austrian opera singer based in Britain, in the role of the composer Franz Schubert in Blossom Time

Nellie Melba / 1904
NELLIE MELBA (originally, Helen Porter Mitchell) Australian soprano, probably in the role of Bizets Carmen

Maggie Teyte / Theatre 07
MAGGIE TEYTE (Maggie Tate) English operatic soprano, seen here in the role of Glycere in Circe at the Opera Comique, Paris

WILLIAM GILLETTE American actor and dramatist, in the role of Sherlock Holmes Date: 1855 - 1937

Patons knitting wools advertisement, WW1 comforts
Advertisement for Patons Alloa knitting wools during the First World War featuring a Red Cross nurse busy knitting and the words, Every Woman Can Help. Date: c.1915

Ibsen / Dolls House
A DOLLS HOUSE The famous French actress Suzanne Despres in the role of Nora

Coquelin(A) / Cyrano 1900
CONSTANT COQUELIN Aine (elder) French actor in the role of Cyrano de Bergerac

Rudolph Valentino in the role of a faun for a film version of L Apres-midi d un Faune which - alas ! - was never made 1923

Mrs Bryan Guinness (Diana Freeman Mitford) as Venus
Front cover photograph from The Sketch of the Hon. Mrs. Bryan Guinness, formerly the Hon. Diana Mitford, cast as the role of Venus at the Olympian Party

British Actress Margaret Rutherford
Dame Margaret Taylor Rutherford, DBE (1892-1972) - British character actress of stage, television and film, probably best known for her later career as Agatha Christies character Miss Marple

Mary Casson - Sir Gerald du Maurier in Barries Dear Brutus
J. M. Barries fantasy, Dear Brutus - 1929 performance - Mary Casson (1914-2009) in the role of Margaret, about to have her portrait painted by Sir Gerald du Maurier (1873-1934)

Pauline Mailhac - Austrian Soprano - Role of Brunhilde
Pauline Mailhac (1858-1946) - Austrian Operatic Soprano. Photograph of her farewell performance in Wagners Gotterdammerung on 15th June 1901 in the role of Brunhilde - Karlsruhe Opera. Date: 1901

Mrs A. E. Grant (Bettine Stuart-Wortley) as a nurse, WW1
Mrs A. E. Grant, the former Bettine Stuart-Wortley, pictured around the time of her marriage in nursing uniform as she was doing war work at a hospital in Cavendish Square, London

Gordon Highlander interrogated by German Officers
I won t - After a raid on the British lines in Northern France, a Gordon Highlander is being interrogated by German Officers.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)

Ballet Dancer Robert Helpmann as Hamlet
Ballet Dancer Robert Helpmann (1909-1986) as Hamlet - London, New Theatre - Old Vic Production. Date: circa 1942

Vaslav Nijinsky / Clown
VASLAV NIJINSKY Russian ballet dancer and choreographer, seen here in the role of Petrushka Date: 1890 - 1950

L M Korenava as Water in Maeterlinks The Bluebird
L M Korenava as Water in Maurice Maeterlincks The Bluebird directed by Konstantin Stanislavsky (Stanislavski) for his Moscow Ats Theatre Date: circa 1908

Brochure advertising Triplex Grates / Ranges
A cook proudly produces a loaf - another successful piece of cooking using her Triplex Garte / Range. Home made with Triplex! Date: circa 1920s

Repulsing the famous Prussian guard at Ypres. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere, though the illustration was first done in 1914

Edmund Kean / Richard III
EDMUND KEAN English actor in the role of Shakespeares Richard III

Isis with Cows Head
Isis, depicted with a cows head, suckles her son Horus - one of the many ways in which she is show, this emphasises her role as Mother Goddess

Dod Procter, English artist with one of her paintings of a nude woman (b / w photo)
6015472 Dod Procter, English artist with one of her paintings of a nude woman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dod Procter (1890-1972)

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The Power of Role: From L Battery to the Royal Horse Artillery, individuals have embraced their roles with unwavering dedication. Just like the soprano Maria Callas in the main role of the opera Norma, they have mesmerized audiences with their talent and passion. Tallulah Bankhead graced the Tatler front cover in 1925, embodying elegance and charisma that defined her role as a Hollywood icon. T. E Lawrence, known as Lawrence of Arabia, conquered deserts alongside his faithful camels, epitomizing bravery and leadership in his role as a military strategist. The Empire Air Day Poster symbolizes the vital role played by aviation pioneers who soared through skies to protect nations. In solemn reverence, scenes at Westminster Abbey remind us of The Unknown Warrior's sacrificial role in defending freedom. Fulton Mackay and Sprocket brought characters to life while filming in Cornwall, illustrating how actors embrace diverse roles for our entertainment. In Japan's rich culture, geishas gracefully assume their traditional roles - see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil - captivating us with their mystique and artistry. William Gillette embodied Sherlock Holmes on stage so convincingly that he became synonymous with the iconic detective's character. Triplex Grates/Ranges brochure cover showcases innovation playing its crucial role in modern households' comfort and efficiency. Maude Adams enchanted audiences worldwide when she took on Peter Pan's whimsical role; her portrayal forever etched into theater history. Salvador Dali defied conventions through his surrealistic artistry; his self-portraits challenged societal norms by questioning reality itself. From soldiers to artists and performers alike – these individuals demonstrate that embracing one's unique they are leave an indelible mark on history.