Ivor Collection

Ivor Novello / Profile
IVOR NOVELLO (Ivor Davies) Welsh actor of stage and screen, playwright and composer

Ivor Novello star of The Rat (1925)
Ivor Novello the star of The Rat on stage and screen Date: 1926

Chelsea Arts Ball - Noel Coward and Ivor Novello
A group at the Annual Chelsea Arts Club Ball, held at the Royal Albert Hall every New Years Eve. Back row from left, Mr Frank Verner Leveson, Mrs Calthrop, Ivor Novello, Miss Gladys Cooper

Ivor Novello and Mae Marsh in The Rat (1925) directed by Graham Cutts Date: 1926

Ivor Novello and Frances Doble in The Vortex (1928) directed by Adrian Brunel Date: 1927

Ivor Novello and Mabel Poulton in The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

Mr Ivor Southorn, at the Brosley Clay Pipe works
Mr Ivor Southorn, whose great, great grandfather William Southorn started clay pipemaking on an industrial scale in Broseley, Shropshire

Distinguished Villa, by Kate O Brien, Little Theatre, London
Distinguished Villa, a play by Kate O Brien, Little Theatre, London, starring Una O Connor and Ivor Barnard. 1926

Ivor Novello - Welsh composer and actor
Ivor Novello (1893 1951), born David Ivor Davies - a Welsh composer and actor who became one of the most popular British entertainers of the first half of the 20th century

The British film ad stage star Ivor Novello, 1920s Date: 1920s

Figures In Conversation
An illustration used for advertising purposes, portraying a young lady happily speaking with a group of gentlemen with a cigarette in her hand. Date: circa 1939

Isabel Jeans, Ivor Novello, Dorothy Dickson
Photomontage, showing Miss Isabel Jeans, Mr Ivor Novello, and Miss Dorothy Dickson, in soup tureen with spoon. Captioned, ?

Ivor Novello in I Lived With You
Ivor Novello (1893-1951) wrote and starred in this stage production of I Lived With You, which was later made into a film

Ivor Brown
The Observer's drama critic - and later editor - Ivor Brown (1891-1974) at the Clifton Hotel in Blackpool, Date: 1940

Madelaine Carroll, actress (1906-1987), studio portrait. With description, A fascinating study of a fascinating person: Madeleine Carroll, who has, for the moment, deserted the stage for the screen

Ivor Novello and Isabel Jeans in film, The Return of the Rat
Ivor Novello and Isabel Jeans in Gainsborough Pictures film, The Return of the Rat, directed by Graham Cutts Date: 1929

Memorial to poet and musician Ivor Gurney, Belgium
Similar in design to those for Ledwidge and Chavasse, the memorial was unveiled on 12 September 2007, the initiative of Piet Chielens and the Friends of the In Flanders Fields Museum

Shake Your Feet at the London Hippodrome
Page from the Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News with photographs of the latest production at the London Hippodrome - Shake Your Feet

Eagle Lion Globe
Book cover design: Roll on, Mississippi! by Ivor Goldsmid Samuel Montagu, 1904-1984, Trinity Trust, 1941 Date: 1941

The Broom Squire (engraving)
1056672 The Broom Squire (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Broom Squire)

The Mirror Sailing Dinghy Picture taken at the I. P. C
The Mirror Sailing Dinghy Picture taken at the I.P.C. Yacht Club, Farloes Lake, Iver, Buckinghamshire, showing the boats grouped together for the start of a race and also individuals during the race

Studio Photograph of Ivor, aged 2, of Llangollen, Wales. Date: 1913

The House That Jack Built, Adelphi Theatre, London
The House That Jack Built, a new revue presented by Jack Hulbert and Paul Murray, at the Adelphi Theatre, London, with Cicely Courtneidge and Jack Hulbert, music by Ivor Novello

Statue of Winston Churchill, Parliament Square, Westminster
Statue of Winston Churchill created by Ivor Roberts-Jones, Parliament Square, Westminster, London. Date: 1980s

Ivor Novello confesses: It Takes Me A Long Time To Compose A Score, But It Only Takes Booths Two Minutes To Compose A Quarrel, 1935 (1935)

Ivor Novello (183-1951), Welsh composer, singer and actor, c1920s

Keep The Home Fires Burning by Sheila Walsh
Promotional postcard for Keep The Home Fires Burning by Sheila Walsh. First produced in Barnsley on 7th February and Elephant and Castle Theatre, 28th February 1916

Ivor Novello in The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

Ivor Novello and Isabel Jeans in Downhill 1927)
Ivor Novello and Isobel Jeans in Downhill 1927) directed by Alfred Hitchcock Date: 1929

Ivor Novello and Isabel Jeans in The Triumph of the Rat (1926) directed by Graham Cutts Date: 1926

Madame Novello Davies & her son, Ivor Novello
The Welsh composer, singer and actor, David Ivor Davies (1893-1951), better known as Ivor Novello, pictured with his mother, Madame Novello Davies

Fresh Fields by Ivor Novello
Promotional postcard for Fresh Fields, a comedy in three acts by Ivor Novello playing at the Criterion Theatre in London from 5th January 1933 to 17th February 1934

Arlette, by Austen Huron and George Arthurs from the French of Claude Roland and L Bourvet, with music by Ivor Novello et al. First produced at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, September 1917

Ivor Novello (right)
Welsh composer, singer and actor, David Ivor Davies (1893-1951), better known as Ivor Novello, photographed with Swedish cartoonist and caricaturist Einar Nerman (1888-1983) in 1930

Baron Wimborne
IVOR BERTIE GUEST, first baron WIMBORNE Politician and tennis enthusiast Date: 1835 - 1914

The Rat by David L Estrange
Promotional postcard for The Rat by David LEstrange (= Constance Collier and Ivor Novello). First produced at the Royal Artillery Theatre, Woolwich, and Prince of Wales Theatre, 9th June 1924

Proscenium by Ivor Novello
Front page of promotional flyer for Proscenium by Ivor Novello at the Globe Theatre, 1933. Date: 1933

Ivor Novello
Flyer advertising three plays by Novello being staged in London at the same time in 1933. Left hand page has an admiring potted biography of Novello, the centre page shows him

Ivor Novello & Michael Balcon signing a contract (1926) Date: 1926

Scenese from The Constant Nymph (1928)
Scenes from The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

Ivor Novello and Benita Hume in The South Sea Bubble (1928)
A scene from The South Sea Bubble (1928) directed by T. Hayes Hunter Date: 1929

Scenes from The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

A scene from The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

Mabel Poulton in The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

A scene from The Constant Nymph (1928) with Ivor Novello and Mabel Poulton directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

Ivor Novello and June in The Lodger (1926) directed by Alfred Hitchcock Date: 1927

A scene from The Lodger (1926) directed by Alfred Hitchcock Date: 1927

A scene form The Lodger (1926) directed by Alfred Hitchcock Date: 1927

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Ivor Novello: A Captivating Star of the 1920s Step back in time to the mesmerizing era of the 1920s, where Ivor Novello shone brightly as a star. Known for his unforgettable performances, he graced both stage and screen with his undeniable talent. In 1925, audiences were captivated by "The Rat, " a film that showcased Novello's exceptional acting skills. Alongside Mae Marsh, their on-screen chemistry was simply enchanting. Not only did Novello excel in film, but he also made waves in theater. The Chelsea Arts Ball saw him rubbing shoulders with none other than Noel Coward himself - two legends united under one roof. One of his most notable stage appearances was in "The Vortex" alongside Frances Doble. Their powerful portrayal left spectators awestruck and craving more from this dynamic duo. Beyond the glitz and glamour of showbiz, Ivor Southorn took us behind the scenes at Brosley Clay Pipe works in Shropshire. This glimpse into his life offstage revealed a man grounded amidst fame's whirlwind. "The Constant Nymph" brought together Novello and Mabel Poulton onscreen once again. Their magnetic performances left an indelible mark on cinema history - a testament to their incredible talent. Novello's stardom extended beyond borders; he became an iconic figure not just in Britain but internationally too. His name became synonymous with excellence during this golden age of entertainment. Figures In Conversation captured Isabel Jeans, Ivor Novello, and Dorothy Dickson engaging in lively discussion - three brilliant minds colliding to create magic within the industry they loved so dearly. "I Lived With You" marked another milestone for Novello as he continued to dazzle audiences with his versatility as both actor and playwright. His multifaceted talents knew no bounds. Critics like Ivor Brown recognized Novello's immense contributions to the arts.