Roles Collection (page 2)

Gordon Harker
Actor Gordon Harker (1885-1967) had a prolific film and stage career. Here he is being celebrated for his portrayal of Cockney characters. Date: circa 1932

Betty Stockfeld
Australian actress Betty Stockfeld (1905-1966), mostly known for her film work, but here appearing in a theatrical production of A Cold June at the Duchess Theatre. Date: 1932

Tilly Losch (1903-1975), also known as Ottilie Herbert, and later Countess of Carnarvon, was an Austrian dancer, actress and painter

Scene from The Merchant of Venice
Ernest Milton (1890-1974) as Shylock and Lydia Sherwood (1906-1989) as Jessica, in a production of The Merchant of Venice at the St James's Theatre. Date: 1932

Tallulah Bankhead in Thunder Below
Actress Tallulah Bankhead (1902-1968) appearing in the film Thunder Below with Charles Bickford (1891-1967) and Paul Lukas (1894-1971). Date: circa 1932

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

Greta Garbo in Mata Hari
Greta Garbo (1905-1990) playing the title role in the 1931 film Mata Hari'. Date: 1931

Production of Othello
Actor Ernest Milton (1890-1974) played the title role in this production of Othello at the St James's Theatre. Also pictured are Nicholas Hannen (1881-1972) as Cassio and Henry Oscar (1891-1969)

Cicely Courtneidge and Jack Hulbert
Cicely Courtneidge (1893-1980) and her husband Jack Hulbert (1892-1978) appearing in their latest film Jack's The Boy'. Date: 1932

Elena Miramova (1901-1992) was a Russian actress who went on to become a playwright. Here she is appearing in a production of Grand Hotel at the Adelphi Theatre. Date: 1931

Louise Hampton in Late Night Final
British actress Louise Hampton (1881-1954) in a publicity photograph for the play Late Night Final at the Phoenix Theatre. Date: 1931

Sydney Fairbrother and George Robey
Character actors Sydney Fairbrother (1873-1941) and George Robey, also known as George Wade (1869-1954) playing Mrs and Mr Bindle

D. A. Clarke-Smith
British actor D. A. Clarke-Smith (1888-1959) appearing in a variety of guises in the play Queer Fish at the Apollo Theatre. Date: 1931

Jane Baxter
British actress Jane Baxter (1909-1996) appearing in a nautical production The Midshipman at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Date: 1931

Cedric Hardwicke in Role
A portrait of the actor Cedric Hardwicke (1893-1964) playing the role of Edward Moulton-Barrett in the play The Barretts of Wimpole Street'

Frances Dee
American actress Frances Dee (1909-2004) had a film career spanning from the 1930s to the 1950s. Date: circa 1931

Screen Lovers
Matheson Lang (1879-1948) and Dorothy Chili Bouchier (1909-1999) appearing in the 1931 film Carnival'. This was a re-make of a film from 1921 of the same name, in which Lang had also starred

Mae Murray (1885-1965) the American actress, dancer, film producer and screenwriter, born Marie Koenig. Here she is appearing in the silent film Circe The Enchantress'. Date: circa 1925

Ivy Tresmand and Gene Gerrard
Ivy Tresmand (1898-1980) and Gene Gerrard (1892-1971), appearing in a production of the musical comedy Katja the Dancer at the Gaiety Theatre in London's West End. Date: 1925

Horace Hodges in Lightnin
Actor Horace Hodges (1863-1951) performing in the play Lightnin at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. Date: 1925

John Barrymore and Fay Compton
Actors John Barrymore (1882-1942) and Fay Compton (1894-1978) in their roles as Hamlet and Ophelia for a production soon to open at the Haymarket Theatre in London. Date: 1925

Laura Cowie in Yoicks!
Laura Cowie (1892-1969) was a Scottish stage and silent film actress. Here she is portraying Lucrezia Borgia in the revue show Yoicks! at the Kingsway Theatre. Date: circa 1925

Mother Goose Pantomime
A production of Mother Goose at the London Hippodrome, featuring Shaun Glenville (1884-1968) as Mother Goose, Isobel Elsom (1893-1981) as the daughter, and Fred Conquest

Mildred Harris in The Deceivers
Actress Mildred Harris (1901-1944) started as a child actress, had a succesful career in silent movies, but struggled with the advent of talkies'. She was also the first wife of Charlie Chaplin

Miss Isabel Jeans
A painting of English stage and film actress, Miss Isabel Jeans, wearing a pink dress. She went on to play major roles in two Alfred Hitchcock silent films, Downhill (1927) and Easy Virtue (1928)

War work for women
Miss Kay Charles, member of the Mechanised Transport Training Corps, who are on the look out for more female motor cyclists

Ginger Rogers and David Niven
Ginger Rogers (1911-1995) and David Niven (1910-1983) in publicity for the film Bachelor Mother'. Date: 1939

Ann Sheridan in Winter Carnival
American actress Ann Sheridan (1915-1967), real name Clara Lou Sheridan, here appearing in the film Winter Carnival'. Date: 1939

Maurice Chevalier and Marie Dea
Actors Maurice Chevalier (1888-1972) and Marie Dea (1912-1992) appearing in the film Pieges ('Personal Column'). Date: 1939

Peggy Ashcroft and Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies
Peggy Ashcroft (1907-1991) appearing as Cecily Cardew and Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies (1891-1992) as Gwendolyn Fairfax, in a production of The Importance of Being Earnest at the Globe Theatre. Date: 1939

Ram Gopal and Maya Rani
Indian dancers Ram Gopal (1912-2003) and Maya Rani, promoting performances at the Aldwych Theatre in London. Date: circa 1939

Actor Conrad Veidt
German actor Conrad Veidt, shortly to appear as Diasar the Magician in the film The Thief of Baghdad'. Date: circa 1939

Annie Vernay and Jean Paqui in Les Otages
Actors Annie Vernay (1921-1941) and Jean Paqui (1921-2006) in a still from the French film Les Otages ('The Hostages')

Fred Terry and his daughter Phillida Terson
Fred Terry (1863-1933) was an English actor and theatrical manager. Here he is seen with his daughter Phyllis Neilson-Terry (1892-1977) who was then performing under the name of Phillida Terson

Sir Herbert Tree and Miss Evelyn Millard
Sir Herbert Tree (1852-1917) as Mark Antony and Miss Evelyn Millard (1869-1941) as Portia, in publicity for a production of Julius Caesar at His Majesty's Theatre in London. Date: 1910

Photographs of women at work, in traditionally male roles. With heading, Where Woman Wants To, She Can! The photographs captioned, Paris: Lady Billsticker, Leipsic: Girl Messenger

Alec Guinness (1914 - 2000) portraying G. K. Chesterton's sleuth Father Brown in the 1954 film of the same name. In the United States the film was marketed under the title "The

Miss M. N. Fraser, Scottish golf captain, WW1
Miss Madge Neil Fraser, a distinguished Scottish lady golfer and International Captain, who died while nursing in Serbia in 1915. Date: 1915

GARRICK
DAVID GARRICK (1717 - 1779), English actor, famous for his Shakespearean roles, a few months before his death

There I Was Waiting At The Church (colour photo)
3093326 There I Was Waiting At The Church (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There I Was Waiting At The Church)

Flower Sellers
June 1929: Flower sellers in Piccadilly Circus, London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Policeman, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3108093 Policeman, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman, Woman Of The Future)

Garde Champetre, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092914 Garde Champetre, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garde Champetre, Woman Of The Future)

Master Of Arms, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092904 Master Of Arms, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Master Of Arms, Woman Of The Future)

Sub-Lieutenant, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092903 Sub-Lieutenant, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sub-Lieutenant, Woman Of The Future)

Zouave, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092905 Zouave, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zouave, Woman Of The Future)

The Pilgrim Fathers (colour litho)
3641745 The Pilgrim Fathers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pilgrim Fathers. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Little Drummer, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092898 Little Drummer, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Drummer, Woman Of The Future)

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"The Favourite Wins: Celebrating the Versatility of Roles" H. M. Bateman's iconic illustration, "The Favourite Wins, " captures the essence in society, showcasing how individuals can rise to prominence. Errol Flynn's unforgettable performances at Warner Bros exemplify his ability to seamlessly transition between different roles, captivating audiences with his versatility. Fulton Mackay and Sprocket filming in Cornwall demonstrate the dedication actors have towards their craft as they immerse themselves in various roles, bringing stories to life on screen. The cover for a brochure advertising Triplex Grates/Ranges reminds us that even everyday objects play important supporting roles in our lives by providing comfort and functionality. Patons knitting wools advertisement during WW1 highlights the vital role played by knitters who provided warmth and solace through their handcrafted creations for soldiers on the front lines. Adelina Patti, an extraordinary opera singer from 1843-1919, showcased her talent across diverse musical genres throughout her illustrious career – a true testament to her ability to embrace different roles within her artistry. William Kemp's legacy as a dancer showcases how performers push boundaries and explore new artistic territories while assuming various dance styles and characters throughout history. An advertisement featuring a woman patiently cleaning with the Western Electric vacuum cleaner emphasizes how household chores are essential but often overlooked roles that contribute to maintaining cleanliness and orderliness within homes. Mary Casson brilliantly portrayed Sir Gerald du Maurier in Barrie's Dear Brutus, reminding us of the transformative power of acting where one person can assume multiple identities through their portrayal of different characters or historical figures. Mrs A. E Grant (Bettine Stuart-Wortley) serving as a nurse during WW1 symbolizes women stepping into crucial caregiving roles during times of crisis when their compassion and expertise were desperately needed on the front lines.