Photo Postcard Collection

Julia Neilson and Fred Terry in a scene from Dorothy O The Hall, early 20th century. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Julia Neilson and Fred Terry in a scene from Dorothy O The Hall, early 20th century

George Grossmith (1847-1912), English comedian, writer and actor, early 20th century. Artist: Rotary Photo
George Grossmith (1847-1912), English comedian, writer and actor, early 20th century

Fay Compton (1894-1978), English actress, early 20th century. Artist: Rita Martin
Fay Compton (1894-1978), English actress, early 20th century

Nina Sevening, British actress, early 20th century. Artist: Dover Street Studios
Nina Sevening, British actress, early 20th century

Hilda Hammerton, actress, early 20th century. Artist: Bassano Studio
Hilda Hammerton, actress, early 20th century

Evie Greene (1876-1917), English actress, 1905. Artist: Reinhold Thiele
Evie Greene (1876-1917), English actress, 1905

Dorothy Frostick, actress, early 20th century. Artist: Rotary Photo
Dorothy Frostick, actress, early 20th century

Maude Fealy (1881-1971), American actress, 1902

Eva Moore as Kathie in Boys, First Come, First Served, 1903. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Miss Eva Moore as Kathie, Boys, First Come, First Served, 1903

Scene from The Sign of the Cross, 1903. Artist: J Beagles & Co
Scene from The Sign of the Cross, 1903

Clara Dow and Henry Lytton in Iolanthe, 1907

Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow, 1907. Elsie and Coyne are playing the parts of Sonia and Prince Danilo respectively

Lilian Braithwaite (1873-1948) and Henry Ainley (1875-1945), 1907. Artist: J Beagles & Co
Lilian Braithwaite (1873-1948) and Henry Ainley (1875-1945), 1907

Robert Evett (1874-1949) and Denise Orme (1885-1960) in The Merveilleuses, early 20th century. Artist: Rotary Photo
Robert Evett (1874-1949) and Denise Orme (1885-1960) in The Merveilleuses, early 20th century

Gertude Elliott and Johnston Forbes-Robertson in The Merchant of Venice, early 20th century. Elliott (1874-1950) and Robertson (1853-1937) are playing the parts of Portia and Shylock respectively

Dorothea Baird (1875-1933) and Harcourt Williams (1880-1957) in Paola and Francesca, 1907

Louie Pounds and Powis Pinder in Lady Tatters, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Louie Pounds and Powis Pinder in Lady Tatters, 1907. Pounds and Pinder are playing the parts of Isabel and Matthew Seraby

Beatrice Terry and H. Marsh Allen in The Palace of Puck, 1907

Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow, 1908. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow, 1908. Elsie and Coyne are playing the parts of Sonia and Prince Danilo respectively

Gertude Constance Cockburn, English actress, early 20th century. Artist: J Caswall Smith
Gertude Constance Cockburn, English actress, early 20th century. Cockburn in the role of Catherine from Shakespeares The Taming of the Shrew

Denise Orme (1885-1960), English singer, early 20th century. Artist: Bassano Studio
Denise Orme (1885-1960), English singer, early 20th century

Lily Elsie (1886-1962) and Adrienne Augarde (1882-1913), English actresses, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Lily Elsie (1886-1962) and Adrienne Augarde (1882-1913), English actresses, 1907

Fanny Fields, actress, early 20th century. Artist: Rotary Photo
Fanny Fields, actress, early 20th century

Olga Nethersole (c1863-1951), English actress and theatre producer, early 20th century. Artist: Rotary Photo
Olga Nethersole (c1863-1951), English actress and theatre producer, early 20th century

Madge Crichton (b1881), actress, 1906. Artist: Lemeilleur
Madge Crichton (b1881), actress, 1906

Edna May (1878-1948), American actress and singer, early 20th century. Artist: Rotary Photo
Edna May (1878-1948), American actress and singer, early 20th century

Gertrude Elliott (1874-1950), American actress, 1908. Artist: Lizzie Caswall Smith
Gertrude Elliott (1874-1950), American actress, 1908

Isabel Jay (1879-1927), opera singer and actress, 1906. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Isabel Jay (1879-1927), opera singer and actress, 1906. Jay is seen here in the role of Sybil Cunningham from The White Chrysanthemum

Fanny Dango (1878-1972), singer and dancer, early 20th century. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Fanny Dango (1878-1972), singer and dancer, early 20th century

Denise Orme (1885-1960), music hall singer, early 20th century. Artist: Bassano Studio
Denise Orme (1885-1960), music hall singer, early 20th century

Lily Brayton (1876-1933), English actress, early 20th century. Artist: Rita Martin
Lily Brayton (1876-1933), English actress, early 20th century. Brayton is seen here in the role of Iseult (Isolde)

Adrienne Augarde (1882-1913), English actress, 1907

Enrico Caruso (1873-1921), Italian tenor, 1907. Artist: Rotary Photo
Enrico Caruso (1873-1921), Italian tenor, 1907

Fred Terry (1863-1933), English actor, 1906. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Fred Terry (1863-1933), English actor, 1906

The Rt Hon. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, prime minister of Great Britain, 1908. Artist: Rotary Photo
The Rt Hon. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (1836-1908), prime minister of Great Britain, 1908. Campbell-Bannerman was a Scottish Liberal statesman who served as Prime Minister from 1905 until 1908

Henry Ainley (1879-1945), English actor, early 20th century

Godfrey Tearle (1884-1953), American actor, 1916. Artist: Claude Harris
Godfrey Tearle (1884-1953), American actor, 1916

Ada Blanche and JR Hale in a scene from The Medal and the Maid, 1909. Blanche and Hale are playing the parts of Mrs Habbicombe and Pentweazle respectively

Huntley Wright (1869-1941), English actor, 1907. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Huntley Wright (1869-1941), English actor, 1907

Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962), Austrian-born American violinist and composer, 1907. Artist: Rotary Photo
Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962), Austrian-born American violinist and composer, 1907

The Lloyd Family, early 20th century. Artist: Rotary Photo
The Lloyd Family, early 20th century. From the back to the front, left to right: Daisy, Rosie, John, Grace, Alice, Father, Mother, Marie, Annie, Maud, Sidney

Florence Jameson, Reginald Switz and Alfred clarke in a scene from The Blue Moon, 20th century
Florence Jameson, Reginald Switz and Alfred Clarke in a scene from The Blue Moon, early 20th century. Jameson, Switz and Clarke are playing the roles of Millicent Leroy

Jerrold Robertshaw (1866-1941), English actor, early 20th century. Artist: J Beagles & Co
Jerrold Robertshaw (1866-1941), English actor, early 20th century

Kennerley Rumford (1870-1957), English baritone, early 20th century. Artist: Fellows Willson
Kennerley Rumford (1870-1957), English baritone, early 20th century

Clara Ellen Butt (1872-1936), English contralto, early 20th century. Artist: Fellows Willson
Clara Ellen Butt (1872-1936), English contralto, early 20th century

Lewis Waller (1860-1915), English actor, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Lewis Waller (1860-1915), English actor, 1907. Waller is seen here dressed as Robin Hood

Lewis Waller (1860-1915), English actor, early 20th century. Artist: Dover Street Studios
Lewis Waller (1860-1915), English actor, 1906

Lewis Waller (1860-1915), English actor, 1906. Artist: Bassano Studio
Lewis Waller (1860-1915), English actor, 1906

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"Capturing the Glamour of Early 20th Century Entertainment: A Glimpse into the World of Photo Postcards" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of early 20th-century entertainment with these captivating photo postcards. Each card tells a story, showcasing the talented individuals who graced the stage during this era. George Grossmith, an English comedian, writer, and actor, is immortalized in a stunning portrait captured by Rotary Photo. His expressive eyes and mischievous smile hint at his comedic prowess that delighted audiences for years. Fay Compton, an English actress known for her versatility on stage, radiates elegance in a photograph taken by Rita Martin. Her poise and grace are evident as she effortlessly captivates viewers with her magnetic presence. Nina Sevening's beauty shines through in an exquisite image captured by Dover Street Studios. This British actress exudes charm and charisma while leaving us longing to witness her talent firsthand. Hilda Hammerton's portrait from Bassano Studio transports us to another era. As an actress of early 20th century fame, her striking features leave a lasting impression on our hearts. Evie Greene's photograph taken by Reinhold Thiele showcases her as one of England's most celebrated actresses of 1905. Her radiant smile reflects the joy she brought to countless theater-goers throughout her career. Dorothy Frostick's image from Rotary Photo captures both innocence and determination simultaneously. This early 20th-century actress leaves us intrigued about the characters she portrayed on stage. Maude Fealy, an American actress whose talent knew no bounds, mesmerizes us with her ethereal beauty in a photograph dating back to 1902. The delicate details highlight why she was adored by audiences worldwide. Eva Moore takes center stage as Kathie in "Boys First Come First Served, " beautifully photographed by Ellis & Walery.