Show Business Collection

Elizabeth Taylor, English-American actress, c1950s(?). Artist: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Elizabeth Taylor, English-American actress, c1950s(?). Elizabeth Taylor made her screen debut as a child in Lassie Come Home in 1943

Herbert Marshall, British film and theatre actor, 1934-1935. Taken from Meet the Film Stars, by Seton Margrave. (London, 1934-1935)

Flea circus. Artwork of a human flea (Pulex irritans) wearing a dress. This painting decorates the trailer of Hans Mathes Flea Circus

Ava Gardner, American actress, 20th century. Artist: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Ava Gardner, American actress, 20th century. Ava Gardners cinematic career began in 1941, but she did not become a star until she appeared opposite Burt Lancaster in The Killers in 1946

Marlene Dietrich, German-American actress, 1933. Dietrich (1901-1992), was a Academy Award-nominated German-American actress, entertainer and singer

Iris Hoey and Jack Cannot, British actors, c1908. Artist: Rotary Photo
Iris Hoey and Jack Cannot, British actors, c1908. Iris Hoey (1895-1979) as Blanche Marie and Jack Cannot (c1883-1929) as Bagnolet in The Little Michus

Gertie Millar, British actress and singer, c1906. Artist: Rotary Photo
Gertie Millar, British actress and singer, c1906. Postcard posted in 1906. Gertie Millar (1879-1952) was a singer and actress of the late 19th and early 20th century

Maudi Darrell, British actress, c1908. Artist: Philco Publishing Company
Maudi Darrell, British actress, c1908. Postcard posted in 1908

Glynis Johns, British actress, singer and dancer, 20th century. Artist: Rank Organisation
Glynis Johns, British actress, singer and dancer, 20th century. Glynis Johns made her first film appearance in South Riding in 1938

Katherine DeMille, Canadian born American actress, 1934-1935. Born Katherine Lester, she was adopted by the Hollywood film director Cecil B DeMille

Gloria Swanson, American actress, 1933. Swanson (1897-1983) was an American actress who was prolific during the era of the silent film

Bing Crosby, American singer and actor, 1934-1935. Born Harry Lillis. Taken from Meet the Film Stars, by Seton Margrave. (London, 1934-1935)

The Dramatic College Fete at the Crystal Palace, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Dramatic College Fete at the Crystal Palace, [London], 1864. Annual fund-raising festival. '...the central portion of the nave and transepts was filled with the stalls of a fancy fair

Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World [] : Wild rivalries of..., c1898
Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World [] : Wild rivalries of savage, barbarous and civilized races, c1898

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Christine Keeler, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Christine Keeler, 1960s, (2023). Keeler (1942-2017) was a British model who, during the Cold War, had an affair with a married Cabinet minister, John Profumo

Thaw, Evelyn Nesbit, Mrs. portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Thaw, Evelyn Nesbit, Mrs. portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1942

Thaw, Evelyn Nesbit, Mrs. and boy, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Thaw, Evelyn Nesbit, Mrs. and boy, portrait photograph, 1913

Hayes, Irene, portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hayes, Irene, portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 27

Hayes, Irene, portrait photograph, 1914 May 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hayes, Irene, portrait photograph, 1914 May 18

Hayes, Irene, portrait photograph, 1914 May 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hayes, Irene, portrait photograph, 1914 May 18

Dazie, Mlle. portrait photograph, 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dazie, Mlle. portrait photograph, 1917

Federal Varieties, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Federal Varieties, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Dancers, Nola's, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Dancers, Nola's, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947

Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Federal Varieties, Yonkers, NY, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Federal Varieties, Yonkers, NY, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Federal Varieties, Syracuse, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Federal Varieties, Syracuse, NY, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Federal Varieties, Rome, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Federal Varieties, Rome, NY, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Step this Way, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Step this Way, New York, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Step this Way, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Step this Way, New York, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Portrait of Eddie Davis, Leon and Eddie's, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Eddie Davis, Leon and Eddie's, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Portrait of Eddie Davis and Sherry Britton, Leon and Eddie's, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Portrait of Eddie Davis and Sherry Britton, Leon and Eddie's, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Lois de Fee, Club Nocturne, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lois de Fee, Club Nocturne, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Marcellus, Irene or Violet, 1919 Feb. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marcellus, Irene or Violet, 1919 Feb. 16

Marcellus, Irene or Violet, 1919 Feb. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marcellus, Irene or Violet, 1919 Feb. 16

Lorber, Martha, 1921 June 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lorber, Martha, 1921 June 16

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"Stepping into the Glittering World of Show Business: A Glimpse into Iconic Stars and Timeless Performances" In the enchanting realm of show business, where dreams come alive under the spotlight, Elizabeth Taylor emerges as a captivating English-American actress. With her mesmerizing allure and undeniable talent, she graced the screens in the 1950s, leaving an indelible mark on cinema history. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer recognized her brilliance and nurtured her star power. Herbert Marshall, a distinguished British film and theatre actor from 1934 to 1935, brought his refined elegance to every role he played. His performances resonated with audiences worldwide, showcasing his remarkable versatility. Imagine a world where even fleas took center stage. The whimsical flea circus added its own touch of magic to show business—a spectacle that delighted both young and old alike. Ava Gardner shines brightly among American actresses of the 20th century. Her beauty was matched only by her immense talent. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer recognized this extraordinary combination and helped elevate her status as one of Hollywood's most iconic stars. Katherine DeMille, a Canadian-born American actress during 1934-1935, enchanted audiences with her gracefulness and charm. She effortlessly captured hearts with each performance she delivered on screen. Iris Hoey and Jack Cannot were two British actors who graced stages around c1908. Their passion for their craft was evident in every portrayal they undertook—an inspiration for aspiring performers throughout generations. Gertie Millar embodied quintessential British charm as an actress and singer in c1906. Her magnetic presence lit up theaters across London—her voice echoing through time immemorial. Maudi Darrell transported audiences back to c1908 with her exceptional acting skills—a true gem amidst the golden era of theater arts. Philco Publishing Company immortalized this talented British actress, ensuring her legacy lives on.