Revue Collection (#18)

Tommy Rose - British Forces Revue Star in full flow and in full feminine attire! Performing in Arthur Lanes Forces Revue as a showgirl. Date: circa 1940s

Albertina Vitak and Chester Hale - Dancers
Albertina Vitak (1907-?) and Chester Hale (1899-?) - Dancers, performing in The Music Box Revue written by Irving Berlin, performed at the Palace Theatre Date: 1923

Miss Pearl White
A silhouette of the actress, Miss Pearl White, on the cover of The Sketch in 1925. Miss White was starring in The London Revue at the Lyceum, London. Date: 1925

Fashions of the future as predicted in 1930
An idea of what the girls of the future will look like according to C. B. Cochrans 1930 Revue shown in Manchester and the West End

GEORGE WHITE SCANDALS. A cast member of the George White Scandals, 1935, a Broadway revue

La Revue du Bal Tabarin at the London Casino
Programme cover for La Revue du Bal Tabarin at the London Casino, London, 1939, produced by Clifford Fischer Date: 1939

Cover of souvenir brochure for Coeurs en Folie

Programme cover for La Revue Vive La Femme starring Raquel Meller at the Palace Theatre, Paris 1924 1924

Programme cover for La Revue Tres Excitante at the Concert Mayol, Paris, 1925 1925

Programme cover for La Grand Revue at the Concert Mayol, Paris, 1923. 1923

Programme cover for La Grande Revue
Programme cover for La Grand Revue at the Concert Mayol, Paris, 1923. Artwork by Edouard Halouze. 1923

Illustration for the programme cover of La Revue D Amour, 19
Programme cover for La Revue D Amour, staged at the Prince of Wales Theatre (described as Londons Folies Bergere), London, 1934. Art work probably by Louis Curti. Date: 1934

Programme cover for La Revue D Amour, 1934
Programme cover for La Revue D Amour, staged at the Prince of Wales Theatre (described as Londons Folies Bergere), London, 1934. Art work probably by Louis Curti. Date: 1934

Programme cover for Revue Folies de Can-Can, 1938
Programme cover for Revue Folies de Can-Can, staged at the Prince of Wales Theatre (described as Londons Folies Bergere) by Alfred Esdaile, London, 1938. Art work by Louis Curti. Date: 1938

Folies Bergere - dancer
A dancer from the Astronomers Revue at the Folies Bergere, Paris. The dancer is Mademoiselle Geczy, a name that hints of an Eastern European origin

Folies Bergere - dancer portrait
A portrait of a dancer/performer Emman Brisard of the Folies Bergere, Paris in medieval-style costume with headdress and bodice with circular breastplates

Peugeot - Revue
Useful presents for Christmas 1931 include a new Peugeot 201, a small version of which is hanging from a Christmas tree. Either that or its a very big Christmas tree

Beatrice Lillie
Photograph of the British actress Beatrice Lillie, aka Lady Peel. The caption tells us that after scoring so many triumphs as one of Englands greatest and wittiest revue stars

The Introduction by Geo. S. Dixon
An actress in a skimpy stage costume and jaunty head dress introduces herself to a theatre audience at the beginning of a show or revue

Zip Goes a Million theatre programme
Theatre programme front cover designed by Arthur Ferrier with George Formby, star of the musical revue, Zip Goes a Million, playing his banjo, wearing a crown and trailing a number of enthusiastic

Zip Goes a Million / George Formby
Colour theatre programme cover for a music revue, Zip Goes a Million with George Formby in a starring role. The front cover picture depicts a caricature of George playing his banjo

Napoleon Holds Revue
Napoleon holds a military revue in the Place du Carrousel, at the Tuileries, Paris

Revue at Versailles
Napoleon stages a grand revue on the plaine de Satory, Versailles

Revue at Versailles - 2
Napoleon stages a grand revue on the plaine de Satory, Versailles

Heath Robinson & Double
WILLIAM HEATH ROBINSON A photograph of William Heath Robinson (right) pictured with Mr Rene Koval, who played him in a revue at the Alhambra theatre in 1912

Beatrice Lillie / Nerman
BEATRICE LILLIE (Lady Peel) British revue actress with Peter Haddon and Gertrude Lawrence in 1927

Show at Plataforma theatre, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Tree / Revue Belge 1907
A tree

Choosing a Chorus Girl - a producer and his assistant assess candidates for their next revue : C B Cochran was the best-known British impresario in this field

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"Captivating and Timeless: The World of Revue" Step back in time to the glamorous era of revue, where entertainment knew no bounds. From the iconic Dolly Sisters captivating audiences at the Casino de Paris show in 1927 to the enchanting performances at Raymond Revue Bar in Soho, London, revues were a spectacle like no other. In 1923, Barbette (Van der Clyde) took center stage in Paris, mesmerizing crowds with their daring and graceful acts. Behind the scenes of the Paris Revue, France witnessed intimate moments that added an air of mystique to this captivating art form. The world-renowned Fred Karno brought laughter and joy with his production "On and Off, " while H Chance Newton's "Keep To The Right" showcased dazzling choreography that left audiences spellbound. Theatre de L'Abri in Paris provided a glimpse behind the curtains, revealing both hard work and passion that went into each performance. Archibald de Bear and R. Arkell's Chelsea Follies Revue transported spectators into a world filled with glitz and glamour. Meanwhile, Gaby Deslys stole hearts with her breathtaking gowns designed by Drian back in 1913, not just about entertainment; it was an escape from reality—a chance for people to immerse themselves in a world where laughter echoed through every theater hall. With productions like "Funny Face" by Fred Thomson & Paul Gerard Smith leaving audiences roaring with laughter, revues became synonymous with pure joy. As we look back on these timeless moments captured on film or etched into our memories forever, let us celebrate the magic of revue—an art form that continues to inspire generations even today.