Comedian Collection (#96)

George Grossmith - Comedian, writer, composer, actor, singer
George Grossmith (1847-1912) - English comedian, writer, composer, actor and singer. Grossmith wrote (in collaboration with his brother Weedon), the 1892 comic novel The Diary of a Nobody

Frank Tinney, the famous American black - faced comedian, who is appearing, after an absence of 10 years, at the Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, where this photograph was taken. 25 August 1924

W. C. FIELDS (1879-1946). American comedian. W. C. Fields in a still from Two Flaming Youths, 1927
W.C. FIELDS (1879-1946). American comedian. W.C. Fields in a still from Two Flaming Youths, 1927

HAROLD LLOYD (1889-1971). American comedian. Lloyd in a 1920s film still

JIMMY DURANTE (1893-1980). American entertainer. Durante with Buster Keaton in the 1933 film, What! No Beer?

HARPO MARX (1888-1964). American comedian and actor. Photographed with French harpist Henriette Renis, at her home in Paris, France, 1933

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO. Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Meet the Mummy, 1955

CIRCUS: CLOWN, c1920. Clown Joe Jackson, Sr. (nÔÇÜ Joseph Francis Jiranek, 1873-1942) with the bicycle used in his act
CIRCUS: CLOWN, c1920. Clown Joe Jackson, Sr. (n© Joseph Francis Jiranek, 1873-1942) with the bicycle used in his act. Photographed c1920

SILENT FILM STILL: KISSING. Buster Keaton and Virginia Fox in The Goat, 1921

LAUREL AND HARDY, 1927. Stan Laurel (center) and Oliver Hardy (left) in a scene from Putting Pants on Philip, their first film as a comedy duo, 1927, directed by Hal Roach

Comedian Simon Amstall addressing the crowds at the I Count Climate Change rally in Trafalgar Square
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William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c1598. Dogberry, Constable of the watch, instructing his clerk to write down replies given by Conrade and Borachio: Act 4 Sc 2

Laurel and Hardy statue, Coronation Hall, Ulverston, Cumbria, 2009. Known locally as The Coro, Ulverstons Coronation Hall was built in the 1910s in commemoration of the coronation of King George V

Circus, 1913. Found in the Collection of Neue Pinakothek, Munich

Self-Portrait as Pierrot, 1915. Found in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

The Rope Dancer. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Casino (Il ridotto) in Venice, ca 1757. Found in the collection of Museo della Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Venezia

The Charlatan, ca 1757. Found in the collection of Fondation Bemberg, Toulouse

The Clown, 1868. Found in the Collection of Kroller-Muller Museum, Otterlo

A Clown Playing the Violin, 1915. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Piazza San Marco, 1753. Found in the Collection of Alnwick Castle

Carnival Parade in Piazza San Marco in Honour of the Conti Del Nord. Found in the Collection of Fondazione Cini, Venezia

Masked Ball. Private Collection

Commedia dell arte Scene in an Italian Landscape. Private Collection

Clown, 1929. Found in the collection of Hilti Art Foundation, Schaan, Liechtenstein

Leaving the Masqued Ball. Artist: Madrazo y Garreta, Raimundo de (1841-1920)
Leaving the Masqued Ball. Found in the collection of Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga

The Minuet. Artist: Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804)
The Minuet. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Carnival Scene (The Minuet). Artist: Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804)
Carnival Scene (The Minuet). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Arriving at the Theatre on a Night of a Masked Ball. Artist: Lucas Villaamil, Eugenio (1858-1919)
Arriving at the Theatre on a Night of a Masked Ball. Found in the collection of Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga

Casino (Il ridotto) in Venice. Artist: Guardi, Francesco (1712-1793)
Casino (Il ridotto) in Venice. Private Collection

Bier Cabaret Passage. Paul Goldler, 1914. Artist: Steiner, Jo (1877-1935)
Bier Cabaret Passage. Paul Goldler, 1914. From a private collection

Mondo Novo, ca 1764-1765. Artist: Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804)
Mondo Novo, ca 1764-1765. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

The hour of the masked ball. Private Collection

At the Circus: Clown Footit, 1899. Found in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Circus Horsewoman. Artist: Yermolayeva, Vera Mikhailovna (1893-1938)
Circus Horsewoman. From a private collection

Masquerade, 1913-1914. Artist: Grigoriev, Boris Dmitryevich (1886-1939)
Masquerade, 1913-1914. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Kherson

Jean-Gaspard Deburau as Pierrot, 1845. Artist: Bouquet, Auguste (1810-1846)
Jean-Gaspard Deburau as Pierrot, 1845. From a private collection

In the circus, c. 1908. Artist: Grigoriev, Boris Dmitryevich (1886-1939)
In the circus, c. 1908. Found in the collection of the State F. Shalyapin Museum, Moscow

Childrens Masquerade, 1912. Artist: Grigoriev, Boris Dmitryevich (1886-1939)
Childrens Masquerade, 1912. From a private collection

Dan Leno, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]. (Colorised black and white print)

Italian Comedians, c1720. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Italian Comedians, c1720. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Mr. Jorrockss Bath, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrockss Bath, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Sir George Edward Wade (1869-1954), in the character of the Mayor of Mudcumdyke, c1912. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Sir George Edward Wade (1869-1954), in the character of the Mayor of Mudcumdyke, c1912. George Robey, English comedian, singer and actor

Messinger Monsey, 18th century. Artist: Henry Edridge
Messinger Monsey, 18th century. Messenger Monsey (c1694-1788), English physician and humourist. From The Studio Volume 82. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1921]

Israel Zangwill, (1864-1926). British humorist and writer, 1894-1907. Artists: Israel Zangwill, Unknown
Israel Zangwill, (1864-1926). British humorist and writer, 1894-1907. From Ogdens Guinea Gold Cigarettes

William Thomson Will Hay (1888-1949), English comedian and actor, 1935
William Thomson Will Hay (1888-1949), English comedian, actor, film director and amateur astronomer, 1935. A print from the photo album Popular Personalities

Clapham and Dwyer, musical and radio humorists, 1935. A print from the photo album Popular Personalities, issued for Piccadilly Juniors Oval Photos, 1935

Leslie Lincoln Henson (1891-1957), English comedian, actor, producer and director, 1935
Leslie Lincoln Henson (1891-1957), English comedian, actor, producer for films and theatre, and film director, 1935. He initially worked in silent films and Edwardian musical comedy

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"Legendary Comedians: A Journey Through Time" Step into the world of laughter and timeless comedy with some of the greatest comedians in history. From Laurel and Hardy's hilarious antics to Charlie Chaplin's iconic slapstick, these comedic geniuses have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. In 1928, Laurel and Hardy brought their signature charm to the silver screen in "Leave Them Laughing, " captivating audiences with their impeccable timing alongside a police officer. Fast forward to 1939, and they continued to delight fans in "Flying Deuces, " as seen in a publicity still from this classic motion picture. Speaking of classics, who can forget The Marx Brothers? In 1935's "A Night at the Opera, " they had everyone rolling in the aisles as even members of the ship's crew joined them for laughs inside their cabin. Charlie Chaplin, another comedic legend, showcased his brilliance in films like "Modern Times" (1936). The final scene featuring him and Paulette Goddard is etched forever in our hearts. But it doesn't end there. George Formby added his own unique flavor to comedy while Norman Wisdom became a household name thanks to Rank Studios. And let us not overlook Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise who graced BBC Rehearsal Room for a memorable photo-call on July 8th, 1974 during their illustrious career. Even Riviera Touch found its way into Pinewood Studios back on November 30th, 1965 - capturing moments that would make us laugh for years to come. These comedians transcended time with their wit, physicality, and ability to bring joy into our lives. Whether it was Laurel and Hardy causing chaos in "Big Business" or Charlie Chaplin captivating audiences worldwide – each one has left an everlasting legacy that continues to inspire new generations of comedians today.