Show Business Collection (#2)

Valerie, 1938. Creator: Unknown
" Valerie", 1938. Valerie Hudson was a well-known model and showgirl in the late 1930s and 1940 s. From " Modern Beauties"

Joan Jay, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Joan Jay, 1938. From " Modern Beauties"

Tap shoes used by Sammy Davis Jr. 1938. Creator: Windsor Shoe Company
This pair of childs tap shoes were used by African-American singer, dancer, actor and comedian Sammy Davis Jr. (1925-1990) when he travelled the vaudeville circuit as part of the Will Mastin Trio

Brown pin-striped suit worn by Sammy Davis Jr. 1970s. Creator: Certos Custom Tailors
African-American singer, dancer, actor and comedian Sammy Davis Jr. (1925-1990) began his career in vaudeville at at age three with his father Sammy Davis Sr. and the Will Mastin Trio

Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b / w photo)
818015 Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905)

Greta Garbo, Swedish actress and film star (b / w photo)
980332 Greta Garbo, Swedish actress and film star (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greta Garbo (1905-1990)

Hugues Bouffe, French stage actor (b / w photo)
817922 Hugues Bouffe, French stage actor (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugues Bouffe (1800-1888)

Jules Alexandre Bosquin, French opera singer (b / w photo)
817921 Jules Alexandre Bosquin, French opera singer (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jules Alexandre Bosquin)

Marie Tempest, English singer and actress (coloured photo)
818106 Marie Tempest, English singer and actress (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Tempest (1864-1942)

Buffalo Bill (oil on canvas)
CH5287 Buffalo Bill (oil on canvas) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel William F. Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917); ); Photo eChristies Images; French

Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b / w photo)
818018 Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905), English stage actor

Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b / w photo)
818013 Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905)

Else Frolich, Norwegian actress and film star (b / w photo)
817976 Else Frolich, Norwegian actress and film star (b/w photo) by Norwegian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Else Frolich (1880-1960)

Aria after the Ballet, 1879 (pastel, gouache, and monotype mounted on cardboard)
1069439 Aria after the Ballet, 1879 (pastel, gouache, and monotype mounted on cardboard) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 59.7x74.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The Dolly Sisters, 1920s. Creator: Walery
The Dolly Sisters, 1920s

Margaret, 1938. Creator: Unknown
" Margaret", 1938. From " Modern Beauties"

Kitty Glen, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Kitty Glen, 1938. From " Modern Beauties"

Eileen, 1938. Creator: Unknown
" Eileen", 1938. From " Modern Beauties"

Pamela Mervyn, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Pamela Mervyn, 1938. From " Modern Beauties"

Yvonne Robinson, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Yvonne Robinson, 1938. From " Modern Beauties"

Jean Fenwick, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Jean Fenwick, 1938. Jean Fenwick (1907-1998), born Sigfreda Harriet Krauth was an American actress born in Trinidad. From " Modern Beauties"

Lorna Tarr, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Lorna Tarr, 1938. From " Modern Beauties"

Priscilla Lawson, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Priscilla Lawson, 1938. Priscilla Lawson (1914-1958), born Priscilla Shortridge, was an American actress best known for her role as Princess Aura in the original Flash Gordon serial (1936)

Marlene Dietrich, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Marlene Dietrich, 1938. Marie Magdalene " Marlene" Dietrich (1901-1992), was a German-American actress and singer. From " Modern Beauties"

Marie Wilson, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Marie Wilson, 1938. Marie Wilson (1916-1972), born Katherine Elizabeth Wilson, was an American radio, film, and television actress

Hope Jackman, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Hope Jackman, 1938. From " Modern Beauties"

Juliette Compton, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Juliette Compton, 1938. Juliette Compton, (1899-1989), was an American actress whose career began in the silent film era and concluded with That Hamilton Woman in 1941

Meggie Eaton, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Meggie Eaton, 1938. From " Modern Beauties"

Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss, c1907, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss, c1907, (1947). Two famous stage stars perform for the well-remembered Topical Budget. British actors Ellaline Terriss (1872-1971)

Al Jolson, American singer, in the final scene from the film The Jazz Singer, 1927. Al Jolson (1886-1950) was the star of the film

Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence in a scene from Private Lives, New York, USA, 1931. English actors Sir Noe l Peirce Coward (1899-1973), Gertrude Lawrence (1898-1952) starred in the play

Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan in The Kid, 1921. British comedian, actor and film star Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) and American actor John Leslie (Jackie) Coogan (1914-1984)

Orson Welles, American actor and film director, 30 October 1938. Welles (1915-1985) photographed after his the broadcast of a radio dramatisation of The War of the Worlds, by HG Wells

Rudolph Valentino, Italian actor and film star, 1926. Artist:s and G
Rudolph Valentino, Italian actor and film star, 1926. Valentino (1895-1926) rose to fame in 1921 when he danced the tango in the film adaptation of Blasco Ibanezs book

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

A pause for instruction from film producer Anthony Asquith, Twickenham, London, c1932. During the making of the Gainsborough Pictures film, The Lucky Number

Charlie Chaplin, English / American actor and comedian, 1928
Charlie Chaplin, English/American actor and comedian, 1928. Seen here in a scene from The Circus, Chaplin (1889-1977) was an Academy Award-winning actor and director

Gloria Stuart, American stage, television and film actress, 1934-1935. Gloria Stuart appeared in over 40 films in the 1930s

Julius Hagen, Hamburg-born film producer and studio head, 1933. Hagen (1884-1940) produced well over 100 British films between 1917 and 1938

Will Hay, British comedian and actor, 1934-1935. Hay starred in numerous British film comedies in the 1930s and 1940s. Taken from Meet the Film Stars, by Seton Margrave. (London, 1934-1935)

Poster from 1894 advertising American magician Harry Kellar, 1849 - 1922

Poster from 1900 advertising American magician Harry Kellar, 1849 - 1922. The levitation illusion was one of his most popular

Harry Houdini, born Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926. Hungarian born American escape artist, magician and stunt performer. From a poster advertising a performance dating from circa 1900

Olive May, actress, c1900s-c1910s(?). Artist: Tuck and Sons
Olive May, actress, c1900s-c1910s(?)

Yvonne De Carlo, Canadian-born American film and television actress, 1940s. Artist: Paramount Pictures
Yvonne De Carlo, Canadian-born American film and television actress, 1940s. Yvonne De Carlo made her screen actin debut in 1941. She played Moses wife Sephora in The Ten Commandments in 1956

Ida Lupino, English film actress and director, 1940s. Artist: Warner Brothers
Ida Lupino, English film actress and director, 1940s. Ida Lupino appeared in 59 films over the course of her acting career

Vera-Ellen, American actress and stage and film dancer. Vera-Ellen (1921-1981) began dancing at the age of 10. She appeared in several Hollywood musicals, including On the Town (1949), with Gene Kelly

WC Fields, American comedian and actor, 1934-1935. Born William Claude Dukenfield, Fields was one of the iconic figures in American comedy of the first half of the 20th century

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"Stepping into the Glittering World of Show Business: A Glimpse into Iconic Stars and Timeless Performances" In the enchanting realm of show business, where dreams come alive under the spotlight, Elizabeth Taylor emerges as a captivating English-American actress. With her mesmerizing allure and undeniable talent, she graced the screens in the 1950s, leaving an indelible mark on cinema history. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer recognized her brilliance and nurtured her star power. Herbert Marshall, a distinguished British film and theatre actor from 1934 to 1935, brought his refined elegance to every role he played. His performances resonated with audiences worldwide, showcasing his remarkable versatility. Imagine a world where even fleas took center stage. The whimsical flea circus added its own touch of magic to show business—a spectacle that delighted both young and old alike. Ava Gardner shines brightly among American actresses of the 20th century. Her beauty was matched only by her immense talent. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer recognized this extraordinary combination and helped elevate her status as one of Hollywood's most iconic stars. Katherine DeMille, a Canadian-born American actress during 1934-1935, enchanted audiences with her gracefulness and charm. She effortlessly captured hearts with each performance she delivered on screen. Iris Hoey and Jack Cannot were two British actors who graced stages around c1908. Their passion for their craft was evident in every portrayal they undertook—an inspiration for aspiring performers throughout generations. Gertie Millar embodied quintessential British charm as an actress and singer in c1906. Her magnetic presence lit up theaters across London—her voice echoing through time immemorial. Maudi Darrell transported audiences back to c1908 with her exceptional acting skills—a true gem amidst the golden era of theater arts. Philco Publishing Company immortalized this talented British actress, ensuring her legacy lives on.