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The Pick Sisters - Public domain  painting

The Pick Sisters - Public domain painting

From the Justine Springer Collection, PR1976.0208/6.

Mademoiselle Rivière dans le rôle de Folignac et Seveste dans le rôle de Gavotino dans : "Le procès du Fandango" (Théâtre du Vaudeville).

Mademoiselle Rivière dans le rôle de Folignac et Seveste dans le rôle ...

Fait partie d'une série sur les costumes de théâtre avec CARD14370, CARD00200 à CARD00224 et CARD00226 à CARD00236.Dessins au recto et au verso de la feuille. Numéro d'inventaire - Au recto, sur le dessin en ba... More

Costume de Melle Dejazet, rôle de Gaudriole, / dans les chansons de Désaugier. / Vaudeville / Th. du Palais Royal (IFF 19 p.58)

Costume de Melle Dejazet, rôle de Gaudriole, / dans les chansons de Dé...

Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Costumes de Mme. Grassot, rôle de Aménaïde, et de Melle. Virginie Goy, rôle de Julie, dans la Cachucha. Vaudeville, Th. du Gymnase.

Costumes de Mme. Grassot, rôle de Aménaïde, et de Melle. Virginie Goy,...

Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Costume de Melle Brohan dans le rôle de Mme Galochard

Costume de Melle Brohan dans le rôle de Mme Galochard

Inscription concernant le titre - En bas à l'encre noire : "Suzanne Brohan dans Mme Galochard (Vaudeville 1836) Tampon - En bas à droite, à l'encre rouge : VILLE/DE/PARIS" (Cf. Lugt Suppl. 2012 c) Numéro d'inve... More

Portrait de Morliani, actrice au Théâtre Athénée vers 1867, au théâtre du Vaudeville et au Théâtre des Variétés.

Portrait de Morliani, actrice au Théâtre Athénée vers 1867, au théâtre...

Portrait carte de visite. Photo coloriée contrecollée sur carton. Inscription au verso Portrait de Morliani, actrice au Théâtre Athénée vers 1867, au Théâtre de Vaudeville et au Théâtre des Variétés.

The tiger lilies, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

The tiger lilies, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1...

Caption: My dear Alphonso. Created and "copyrighted by W.J. Morgan & Co. Litho., Cleveland, O., U.S.A." Direction, Scribner-Drew Amusement Co. No. 7203. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The cast of the stage production School Boys and Girls as published in the Cincinnati Commercial, December 24, 1911

The cast of the stage production School Boys and Girls as published in...

Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

TOUS LES SOIRS A 8 H/ Dimanches & Fêtes/ Matinées/ de 2 à 5H./ CONCERT/ DE LA/ PORTE/ MAILLOT/ VAUDEVILLES/ OPERETTES/ OPERAS COMIQUES/ AVENUE DE LA GRANDE ARMEE 78

TOUS LES SOIRS A 8 H/ Dimanches & Fêtes/ Matinées/ de 2 à 5H./ CONCERT...

Affiche Lettre - " TOUS LES SOIRS A 8 H/ Dimanches & Fêtes/ Matinées/ de 2 à 5H./ CONCERT/ DE LA/ PORTE/ MAILLOT/ VAUDEVILLES/ OPERETTES/ OPERAS COMIQUES/ AVENUE DE LA GRANDE ARMEE 78 " Lettre - B.G.: " IMP. EM... More

CONCERT PARISIEN/ 37. FG. ST. DENIS/ GRAND/ SUCCES/ TOUS/ LES/ SOIRS/ LE/ PETIT/ NORBERT/ COMEDIES/ VAUDEVILLES/ PACRA/ DEMAY/ DIMANCHES & FETES/ MATINEES/ ENTREE LIBRE

CONCERT PARISIEN/ 37. FG. ST. DENIS/ GRAND/ SUCCES/ TOUS/ LES/ SOIRS/ ...

Affiche Lettre - " CONCERT PARISIEN/ 37. FG. ST. DENIS/ GRAND/ SUCCES/ TOUS/ LES/ SOIRS/ LE/ PETIT/ NORBERT/ COMEDIES/ VAUDEVILLES/ PACRA/ DEMAY/DIMANCHES & FETES/ MATINEES/ ENTREE LIBRE " Lettre - B.C.: " LITH... More

[Woman in burlesque costume in front of rocky outcrops]

[Woman in burlesque costume in front of rocky outcrops]

K13237 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Signed: R. Muller. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Li... More

The Arabian nights, or Aladdin's wonderful lamp

The Arabian nights, or Aladdin's wonderful lamp

"Imperial Burlesque Co. under the direction of Joseph Brooks & Alfred Thompson." Created by The Courier Lith. Co., Buffalo, N.Y. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Legault, Vaudeville, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes

Legault, Vaudeville, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1...

Public domain vintage artistic photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The marvellous Bard, phenomenal trick swinging wire artist

The marvellous Bard, phenomenal trick swinging wire artist

Caption: This act is entirely different to all others and must be seen to be realized. Created by "Moody Bros., Birmingham." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of:... More

[Ballerina in white costume with flowers in dance pose]

[Ballerina in white costume with flowers in dance pose]

V35184 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1890 by the Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." No. 2. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Blond woman in black dress with roses holding up skirt]

[Blond woman in black dress with roses holding up skirt]

X3587 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1892 by Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." No. 25. Small part of lower right corner missing. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Lib... More

[Asian woman in shorts, cape, and feathered hat]

[Asian woman in shorts, cape, and feathered hat]

X1254 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1892 by Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." Lower left corner missing. No. 21. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

George Primrose, blackface entertainer

George Primrose, blackface entertainer

Public domain image of a male portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Glenroy Bros. motion picture - Drawing. Public domain image.

Glenroy Bros. motion picture - Drawing. Public domain image.

From Raff & Gammon price list: Farcical pugilists in costume. 15.00. Copyright: no reg. Performers: Glenroy Brothers. Camera, William Heise. Duration: 0:18 at 30 fps. MAVIS 180327. Filmed October 6, 1894, in Ed... More

Luis Martinetti / - vaudeville film

Luis Martinetti / - vaudeville film

"Gymnast and contortionist, performing on flying rings"--Raff & Gammon price list. Copyright: no reg. Performer: Luis Martinetti of the Martinetti Brothers. Camera, William Heise. Duration: 0:16 at 30 fps. Film... More

Carmencita / motion picture. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Carmencita / motion picture. 19th century, Library of Congress collect...

Copyright: no reg. Performer: Carmencita. Camera, William Heise. Duration: 0:21 at 30 fps. According to Edison film historian C. Musser, Spanish dancer Carmencita was the first woman to appear in front of an Ed... More

Sandow / - vaudeville film motion picture

Sandow / - vaudeville film motion picture

10777 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright (under title Souvenir strip of the Edison Kinetoscope): W.K.L. Dickson; 18May1894; 10777. Performer: Eugen Sandow. Camera, William Heise. Duration: 0:40 at 16 fps. Accordin... More

Caicedo (with pole) / - vaudeville film

Caicedo (with pole) / - vaudeville film

"King of the slack wire. His daring feats of balancing as he performs his thrilling feats in midair show that he is perfectly at home. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog, no. 94. Copyright: no reg. Performer: Juan ... More

Sandow motion picture  - movie film screenshot

Sandow motion picture - movie film screenshot

Strong-man Eugene (Eugen) Sandow poses in a long shot on a bare stage against a black background, wearing only tight trunks and laced sandals. He begins with his arms folded against his chest, looking off scree... More

The new Siberia by Bartley Campbell.

The new Siberia by Bartley Campbell.

Caption: I'll pay for it! Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti - N.Y." MacDonough & Kennedy, proprietors. NY-7067. Similar poster with different details and different size: POS - TH - 1... More

Dance Bowery waltz / motion picture - Public domain musical sheets

Dance Bowery waltz / motion picture - Public domain musical sheets

"Shows James T. Kelly and Dorothy Kent, of Waite's Comedy Company, in the famous Bowery dance. The dancers are dressed in costumes characteristic to the surroundings, and the dance as shown is an exact reproduc... More

Cupid and Psyche / - vaudeville film

Cupid and Psyche / - vaudeville film

"An original dance by the Leander Sisters, performed at the Sutro Baths, San Francisco, Cal. One is dressed as Cupid, with the accompanying wings, bow and arrow; the other represents Psyche. The dance is full o... More

Duel scene, "By right of sword"

Duel scene, "By right of sword"

Opens on a stage with a painted backdrop of a lake surrounded by forest. A bearded man wrapped in a dark cloak and wearing a dark fur shako--apparently the novel's character of Major Devinsky--stands stage left... More

Leander Sisters / - vaudeville film

Leander Sisters / - vaudeville film

The Leander Sisters perform a clever, characteristic dance called the "Yellow Kid." Stage is in the Sutro Baths, San Francisco, Cal., and the audience is composed largely of bathers. One sister appears to be dr... More

Stuart (the male Patti) in the new 1492

Stuart (the male Patti) in the new 1492

"Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyright 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3398. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Chas. E. Blaney's big extravaganza success, A female drummer

Chas. E. Blaney's big extravaganza success, A female drummer

"Russell-Morgan Print." Blaney and Vance, managers. Caption: The world's celebrated Blaney Quartette : on of the many features of this famous production. Created and "copyrighted 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co., ... More

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

47901 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Kelly & Ashby. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2735. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

"The vaudeville theatre". Book illustration from Library of Congress

"The vaudeville theatre". Book illustration from Library of Congress

Humorous drawing shows vaudeville performers backstage applying makeup and stretching. One man stretches a leg high in the air while grasping hooks on a coat rack. Another walks on his hands with his legs twist... More

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, N.Y.

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, N.Y.

Caption: Clever Carrie DeMar. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2732. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ork City.

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: Frank Gardiner. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2790. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New York City.

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

58733 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Fleurette & Frank Gardiner. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2807. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety Spectacular Extravaganza Co.

Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety Spectacular Extravaganza Co.

Caption: Have a good time, but don't get gay. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2757. Rice & Barton, proprietors & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library... More

Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety Spectacular Extravaganza Co.

Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety Spectacular Extravaganza Co.

Caption: I wants ma baby!. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2756. Rice & Barton, props. & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - Hoyt's A day and a night - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Hoyt's A day and a night - Public domain lithograph

34003 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." Direction of Wm. H. Currie ; Harry Phillips, manager. No. 3671. Forms part of: Theatrica... More

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New York City.

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: Joseph Hart. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2731. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New York City.

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: Fleurette. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2791. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

Caption: Charles J. Stine & Olive Evans. Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." John R. Considine, sole proprietor; W.F. Crossley, manager. No. 4297. Forms part... More

[Vignettes of ballroom scene, stabbing attempt, and a couple]

[Vignettes of ballroom scene, stabbing attempt, and a couple]

14050 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3620. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Earl & Jensch's humorous banterers handing the public, Will F. Phillips' complicated comedy, A bell boy

Earl & Jensch's humorous banterers handing the public, Will F. Phillip...

Created and "copyright, 1899, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4174. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New York City.

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: Elizabeth Murray. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2801. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New York City.

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: Smith & Campbell. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2720. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

645..? U.S. Copyright Office Caption: McWatters & Tyson in Scenes in a dressing room. Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." John R. Considine, sole proprietor;... More

McIntyre and Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

McIntyre and Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

Consists of text with art nouveau leaf design border. Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

Caption: Casino Comedy Four. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2824. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The serenaders motion picture  - movie film screenshot

The serenaders motion picture - movie film screenshot

Opens on a stage set of a two-story brick building. Two street serenaders in rather shabby clothes stand outside the building, one playing a trombone and the other what appears to be a clarinet. A young woman a... More

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New York City.

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: O'Brien & Havel. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2719. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New York City.

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: Joseph Hart & Carrie DeMar. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2840. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

Public domain reproduction of illuminated book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2820. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Woman wearing brief costume, blue tights, pink cape with feathers in her hair]

[Woman wearing brief costume, blue tights, pink cape with feathers in ...

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 591. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

George Felix & Lydia Barry in "The vaudeville craze"

George Felix & Lydia Barry in "The vaudeville craze"

44319 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: She - "Where are you going?" He - "Don't know." Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2714. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library... More

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

64790 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Cook and Sorona. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2828. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

64510 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The Young America Quintette: Mattie Boorum, the phenominal girl baritone, Mr. Jack Cranz, Harry Robinson, John P. Fox, Master George Mack. Created and "copyright 1899 by The... More

A wake in "Hell's Kitchen"  - movie film screenshot

A wake in "Hell's Kitchen" - movie film screenshot

Takes place on a rather plain room set, with a single religious picture and a coat hanging from the plain, white walls. An open coffin sits in the center of the room, with its lid leaning against the back wall.... More

Puck magazine cover - The political vaudeville / Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - The political vaudeville / Keppler.

Illustration shows the business representative or "walking delegate" for the Pennsylvania coal miners' union doing a song and dance on a stage for the benefit of striking coal miners; lurking in the shadows is ... More

Barnum the hypnotist, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Barnum the hypnotist, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 18...

Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress) Forms part of: McManus-Young collection of pictorial material relating to magic.

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

Public domain photograph related to baseball, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ching Ling Foo outdone /. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Ching Ling Foo outdone /. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

"The magician enters upon the stage, and removing a covering from a small table, shakes it before the audience to show that there is nothing whatever concealed inside, places the cloth upon the floor, and when ... More

[Gus Van, Vaudeville comic & singer (baseball)]

[Gus Van, Vaudeville comic & singer (baseball)]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Hoyt's A bunch of keys polished up to date.

Hoyt's A bunch of keys polished up to date.

D13513 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4722. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Charles Frohman presents the latest Parisian farce success, The husbands of Leontine

Charles Frohman presents the latest Parisian farce success, The husban...

Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress) Public domain photograph - performance, burlesque, dance, cabaret, operetta, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Return engagement of Hardeen, king of handcuffs the biggest vaudeville attraction in America.

Return engagement of Hardeen, king of handcuffs the biggest vaudeville...

At head of title: B.F. Keith's, Lowell's leading theatre, week starting Mon. Mar. 9. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Con... More

[Gus Van, Vaudeville comic & singer (baseball)]

[Gus Van, Vaudeville comic & singer (baseball)]

An old black and white photo of a baseball player. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Siberia written by Bartley Campbell.

Siberia written by Bartley Campbell.

D11698 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: His life or mine! Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co, Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction, W.J. Fielding. No. 4412. Forms part of: Th... More

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Ferris' Comedians a great show for little money.

Ferris' Comedians a great show for little money.

D22664 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Dick Ferris. Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S.P. Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." No. 4905. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Unattributed caricature of cast of Vaudeville production School Boys and School Girls performing songs "When We Were a Couple of Kids" and "San Antonio" as published in the New York World, June 9, 1907

Unattributed caricature of cast of Vaudeville production School Boys a...

Public domain scan of newspaper clippings, periodicals, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

Caption: You're another. Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4290. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Beach and crowded boardwalk with vaudeville theater onpier, possibly Atlantic City, N.J.]

[Beach and crowded boardwalk with vaudeville theater onpier, possibly ...

Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The magician / motion picture. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

The magician / motion picture. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...

"The scene opens on a theatrical stage. The magician enters from the wings, and making a bow to the audience, removes his coat and hat, and they disappear mysteriously into the air. He then takes a white handke... More

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

J.H. La Pearl's combination of sure hits the most versatile and high grade artists on earth.

J.H. La Pearl's combination of sure hits the most versatile and high g...

Created and "copyright 1900 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 28819 stamped on front of poster. No. 4770. Poster contains only text. Forms part of: Theatrical poster co... More

Hoyt's comic whirlwind, A brass monkey a satire on superstition.

Hoyt's comic whirlwind, A brass monkey a satire on superstition.

D11167 U.S. Copyright Office "From Hoyt's Theatre, New York." Caption: The Razzle Dazzle Trio. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4454. For... More

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

Public domain image of musical performance, piano music, keyboard instrument, pianist, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hoyt's A black sheep - Public domain portrait print

Hoyt's A black sheep - Public domain portrait print

Caption: Fanny Da Costa the queen of burlesque. Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction, Fred E. Wright. No. 4688. Forms part of: Theatrical... More

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

[Gus Van & Joe Schenck, Vaudeville comics (baseball)]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a sports competition, baseball player, baseball field, athlete, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The enchanted drawing / - vaudeville film

The enchanted drawing / - vaudeville film

"Upon a large sheet of white paper a cartoonist is seen at work rapidly sketching the portrait of an elderly gentleman of most comical feature and expression. After completing the likeness the artist rapidly dr... More

The tramp's unexpected skate  - movie film screenshot

The tramp's unexpected skate - movie film screenshot

On a stage with a painted backdrop of a terrace overlooking a park, a man identified as a tramp by his ragged costume and beard lies asleep against a potted palm tree. Two boys enter from screen right, each rol... More

Trapeze disrobing act motion picture

Trapeze disrobing act motion picture

Camera is positioned as if in the audience at a vaudeville show. Two men in rough clothing are visible in a box on the left as a woman sits on a trapeze over the stage. Fully dressed in street clothing, the tra... More

Uncle Josh at the moving picture show /

Uncle Josh at the moving picture show /

"Here we present a side-splitter. Uncle Josh occupies a box at a vaudeville theatre, and a moving picture show is going on. First there appears upon the screen a dancer. Uncle Josh jumps to the stage and endeav... More

Richard Carle in The tenderfoot an operatic comedy in 3 acts : book by Richard Carle ; music by H.L. Heartz.

Richard Carle in The tenderfoot an operatic comedy in 3 acts : book by...

Caption: My Alamo love. Created and "copyright 1903 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 10479. Under the direction of the Dearborn Theatre Management. Forms part of: Theatrical poster... More

Alphonse and Gaston, no. 3  - movie film screenshot

Alphonse and Gaston, no. 3 - movie film screenshot

Opens on a set of a saloon or tavern with a long bar and pictures on the wall that include boxers, a ballerina, and a reclining female. At the end of the bar stands the bartender, reading a newspaper. Two men d... More

Betsy Ross dance - vaudeville film

Betsy Ross dance - vaudeville film

Opens on a bare stage with a painted backdrop of an interior theater wall and pillar. From screen right, a woman in a short, ruffled dress and sash, tights, and ballet slippers, with long, dark hair worn in cur... More

From show girl to burlesque queen

From show girl to burlesque queen

Opens on a dressing room set with a mirror, dressing table, and chair center stage and a folded dressing screen on the left. A smiling, dark-haired woman enters through the door on stage right, unbuttoning a fu... More

The extra turn motion picture  - movie film screenshot

The extra turn motion picture - movie film screenshot

Camera is positioned as if in the audience of a vaudeville show. A man and two women, all in evening clothes, are seated in a theater box to the left of a stage with curtains and a painted backdrop of trees. A ... More

Expert bag punching motion picture

Expert bag punching motion picture

A man stands on a stage with a painted backdrop of a forest, as if performing a vaudeville act. To the right of the frame is a sign on an easel identifying him as "Gus Keller, Novelty Bag Puncher, New Polo A.A.... More

As in a looking glass  - movie film screenshot

As in a looking glass - movie film screenshot

Opens on a split stage set of two rooms with a door and wall between them. In the living or dining room on the left of the frame, an elderly, bearded man sits at a table, reading the newspaper. In the bedroom o... More

Cafe and outdoor vaudeville, Dreamland, Coney Island, N.Y.

Cafe and outdoor vaudeville, Dreamland, Coney Island, N.Y.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of city street market, food vendors, downtown shopping, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Vaudeville Act 4: Bumbery Blads & Cie, Plastic Poses (Varieténummer 4: Bumbery Blads & Cie, Plastiche Posen)

Vaudeville Act 4: Bumbery Blads & Cie, Plastic Poses (Varieténummer 4:...

Moriz Jung (Austrian (born Czechoslovakia) Moravia 1885–1915 Manilowa (Carpathians))

Klaw & Erlanger's Advanced Vaudeville

Klaw & Erlanger's Advanced Vaudeville

Caption: Stars of all nations. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Vaudeville Act 6: Zoltan Toeroek, Child Prodigy (Varieténummer 6: Zoltan Toeroek, Das Wünderkind)

Vaudeville Act 6: Zoltan Toeroek, Child Prodigy (Varieténummer 6: Zolt...

Moriz Jung (Austrian (born Czechoslovakia) Moravia 1885–1915 Manilowa (Carpathians)) Public domain reproduction of art nouveau poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dancing boxing match, Montgomery and Stone

Dancing boxing match, Montgomery and Stone

Very short vaudeville turn from the well-known team of Montgomery and Stone. Appears to have been filmed outdoors in front of black paper taped up on a wall as a backdrop. Two men box in a comedic manner, with ... More

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