Vaudeville Collection (#8)

Tremont Street, Galveston, Texas, USA
Tremont Street (looking north), Galveston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1910

Orpheum Theatre - 8th Street below Walnut, Des Moines, Iowa
Night view of The Orpheum Vaudeville Theatre - 8th Street below Walnut, Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Date: 1912

Baby Mine, by Margaret Mayo, first produced in England at the Criterion Theatre, London, February 1911. This version was for the Vaudeville Theatre, where it transferred in May 1911. Date: 1911

Company playing in the Elixir of Youth, 1899
The merry company playing in the Elixir of Youth at the Vaudeville Theatre, striking a number of jolly or comic poses. Date: 1899

Theatre Characters - Vaudeville. 19th century

Bunty Pulls the Strings at the Garrick and the chorus in Tap
Two scenes from London stage shows: top the second act from Bunty Pulls the Strings at the Garrick Theatre and bottom, the chorus in Tapping one of the features of Puppets at the Vaudeville Theatre

Iris Rowe, the English dancer
A study of Iris Rowe, the English dancer, who has been apearing at the Vaudeville Theatre, Paris with her partner Robert Quinault, Paris, 1923 Date: 1923

Gertrude Lawrence appearing in Rats at the Vaudeville Theatr
A portrait of Gertrude Lawrence appearing in Rats at the Vaudeville Theatre, London, 1923 Date: 1923

Three dancers: Violet Howard, Mary Leigh and Dorothy Hurst
Portraits of three dancers: Violet Howard (in Aladdin at the Kings Theatre, Hammersmith), Mary Leigh (In Snap at the Vaudeville Theatre)

Dancing at Theatres - Gertrude Lawrence and Robert Hobbs in Rats at the Vaudeville Theatre and Mariamna Karelina, A Russian danseuse in Battling Butler at the Adelhi Theatre, London, 1923 Date: 1923

A portrait of the Thelma Edwardes in her oriental dance in S
A portrait of the Thelma Edwardes as she appears in her oriental dance in Snap at the Vaudeville Theatre, London, 1922 Date: 1922

Recreation Grounds, Whitehead - view with a lot of people on benches and vaudeville hut on the left and other buildings and swings in the distance

Will and Betty Rogers - outdoor cookery
Will Rogers (1879-1935) - a Cherokee cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, newspaper columnist, social commentator and stage and motion picture actor

Portrait of Agnes J Burke, writer, described as the prettiest of Paris correspondents, the social link between The Boulevard and Pall Mall. 1880

Cartoon, Thomas Thorne and David James
Cartoon, Thomas Thorne (right, 1841-1918), English actor and theatre manager, and David James (left, 1839-1893), English comic actor

Caricature of David James and Thomas Thorne
Caricature of David James (left, 1839-1893), English comic actor, and Thomas Thorne (right, 1841-1918), English actor and theatre manager, co-founders of the Vaudeville Theatre, London

JACK OAKIE (Lewis D Offield) American comic film actor, formerly in vaudeville Date: 1903 -

The Houston Sisters
British vaudeville entertainers, Renee and Billie Houston, better known as the Houston Sisters. Date: 1927

Music cover, Good-Bye, Madame Fashion, Come again some day! sung by Miss Lee White in a Vaudeville Theatre success, Cheep. 1917

Vaudeville Theatre, London
Promotional postcard for The Vaudeville Theatre is a West End theatre on the Strand in the City of Westminster. As the name suggests

Production of Vile Bodies at the Vaudeville Theatre, London
Production of Vile Bodies, by Evelyn Waugh, at the Vaudeville Theatre, London. Caption reads: When the sea is sick-making: Mrs Melrose Ape, the woman evangelist

Quality Street by J M Barrie
Promotional postcard for Quality Street by J M Barrie. First produced at the Vaudeville Theatre, 17th September 1902. Quality Street is a comedy in four acts by J. M

The Pursuit of Happiness by Alan Child and Isabelle Loudon
Promotional postcard for The Pursuit of Happiness by Alan Child & Isabelle Loudon (Avon Theatre, New York, 9th October 1933). First produced in England at the Vaudeville Theatre, 30th May 1934

Palace Theatre, London
Promotional postcard for the Palace Theatre, London circa 1900 advertising popular Scottish comedian and vaudeville performer Harry Lauder. Date: circa 1900

Our Boys by H J Byron
Promotional postcard for Our Boys by H. J. Byron. First produced at the Vaudeville Theatre, 16th January 1875. This image is for the revival at the Vaudeville, 20th November 1914. Date: 1914

My Aunt adapted by Sydney Blow and Douglas Hoare
Promotional postcard for My Aunt adapted by Sydney Blow and Douglas Hoare from Ma Tante dHonfleur (1914) by Paul Gavault. First produced at the Vaudeville Theatre, 26th August 1914. Date: 1914

Court Street, Buffalo, New York State, USA, showing Sheas Theatre and the McKinley Monument. Date: circa 1911

The Girl in the Train adapted by Adrian Ross
Promotional postcard for The Girl in the Train adapted by Adrian Ross from Die Geschiedene Frau (The Divorcee, Carltheater, Vienna, 23rd December 1908) by Victor Leon; music Leo Fall

Malvina Longfellow, 1915
American actress Malvina Longfellow(1889-1962), pictured in The Bystander in 1915 at the time of her London debut in Lady Levers play The Torches of Fate

Charles Albert Fechter in the role of Boccace (Boccaccio) at the Theatre du Vaudeville.. Fechter (1824-1879) took nine roles in this staging of The Tales of Boccaccio

Mlle Marie Cico as Simonne in Les Contes de
Mlle. Marie Cico as Simonne in Les Contes de Boccace at the Theatre du Vaudeville.. Mlle. Cico (1843-1875) was a French actress and singer famed for her performances in Orphee aux Enfers

Paul Boisselot in the role of Jules in La Perruque de mon Oncle at the Folies Dramatiques.. Boisselot (1829-1905) was a French vaudeville actor and comedian

Nelly Power, Victorian music hall entertainer
Nelly Power (?1854-1887), Victorian music hall entertainer and singer who appeared at the Canterbury, the Trocadero and the Vaudeville Theatres. Date: circa 1880s

Tremont Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1910

Ole Bill printed fabric doll with wood and button detail, representing the First World War character by Bruce Bairnsfather

Beatrice Lillie as Charlie Chaplin, 1918
Beatrice Lillie (1894 - 1989) British actress, later Lady Peel after she married Robert ( Bobbie ) Peel, who succeeded to his fathers baronetcy in 1925

Wurlitzer advertisement, 1925
Girl of 13 makes $75 a week! Alice Higgie of Chicago made this amount weekly in vaudeville in the summer of 1924, thanks to her easy to play Wurlitzer saxophone. Send for your free book now!

Miss Ivy Tresmand by Madame Yevonde
Miss Ivy Tresmand (1898-1980) by Madame Yevonde. She was an actress and singer appearing mainly in musical theatre. In 1921 she was appearing in an operetta entitled Sybil at Dalys Theatre

Gladys Reese (Ahern), American vaudeville entertainer. Seen here as a child performer. She was part of a comedy duo with her husband Will Ahern from 1919 onwards. Date: early 20th century

Maurice Costello
Maurice George Costello (1877-1950) - American vaudeville stage actor, later playing a principal role in early American films, both as a leading man, supporting player and director. Date: circa 1910

The Principal Boy by Bevan Petman
A pretty actress in a top hat shows off her shapely legs on stage. Illustrations full title is: The Principal Boy - And a Real Topper too

Ginger Rogers (1911-95) - US actress and dancer, in a publicity pin-up image taken from the Paramount film, Lady in the Dark

DAISY & VIOLET HILTON (1908-1969). American conjoined twins who toured with American sideshows and vaudeville shows. Photograph, 1925

HARRY LAUDER (1870-1950). Scottish singer and comedian. Photograph, c1914

DETROIT, c1910. The Theatre Comique on Broadway Street in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph, c1910

DETROIT, c1910. The Princess Theatre on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph, c1910

DETROIT, c1910. The Majestic Theatre on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph, c1910

MANORS TWINS, 1931. American dancers Lela and Lila Manors. Photograph by De Mirjian, 1931

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Vaudeville, a form of entertainment that captivated audiences worldwide, has left an indelible mark on the history of performing arts. From its humble beginnings in the late 19th century to its heyday in the early 20th century, vaudeville showcased a diverse array of acts that delighted and enchanted spectators. In 1935, the BBC introduced vaudeville to British households through their broadcasted performances. One such memorable act was George Walker and Ada Overton Walker's mesmerizing performance in "In Dahomey. " Their talent and charisma brought laughter and joy to countless viewers. Another iconic figure who graced the vaudeville stage was Little Tich. Known for his eccentric dance moves and comedic timing, he became synonymous with vaudeville entertainment. His unforgettable performances left audiences roaring with laughter. The Hippodrome witnessed another remarkable production titled "Chicks in the Wood" in December 1910. This spectacle transported viewers into a whimsical forest filled with enchanting characters and captivating music. Nitza Vernille, an American dancer, added her own flair to vaudeville shows across America. Her graceful movements enthralled audiences as she effortlessly glided across stages nationwide. Florence Mills adorned magazine covers during her time as one of vaudeville's brightest stars. Her powerful voice resonated throughout theaters as she sang soul-stirring melodies that touched hearts far and wide. Even small towns like Leominster, Massachusetts experienced the magic at their local Music Hall. The community came alive as talented performers took center stage, showcasing their skills to eager spectators. One cannot mention vaudeville without recalling Lottie Collins' rendition of "Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay. " Her infectious energy radiated from every note sung, leaving audiences humming along long after they had left the theater. Across continents, London's Vaudeville Theatre on Strand Street became a hub for top-notch performances.