comedy

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Interrupted lovers / motion picture

From Maguire & Baucus catalogue: Another instance where "the course of true love never runs smooth." From Edison films catalog: The watchful father disturbs a dream of bliss, and the bucolic lover is taught a l... More

The big farce comedy, Hello Bill a whole lot of fun - in 3 hours.

Caption: Bunch of big bills: Ha! Ha!! Ha!!! Created and "copyright 1900, by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 7851. Some pieces of poster missing. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

A much-needed comedy element in the campaign of 1900 / Dalrymple.

Illustration showing Admiral George Dewey as a circus clown, with William Jennings Bryan on a donkey labeled "Dem Party" and William McKinley on an elephant labeled "GOP" under the big top of a circus; Puck, as... More

The shoemaker the comedy drama : a play full of tears and laughter.

Caption: It's never too late to mend. Created and "copyright 1907 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 10476. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The runaways the elaborate musical comedy from New York Casino.

G xxc 19934 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1908 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." No. 11684. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Federal W.P.A. Theatre Yiddish Unit presents "The tailor becomes a sto...

Poster for Federal Theatre Yiddish Unit presentation of "The Tailor Becomes a Storekeeper" at the Great Northern Theatre, 26 W. Jackson near State, Chicago, Illinois, showing a man and a sewing machine, with so... More

"The tailor becomes a storekeeper" A grotesque comedy by David Pinski ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Tailor Becomes a Storekeeper" at Daly's Theatre, 63rd Street east of Broadway, New York City, showing a hand holding a fish being cut in half with sissors... More

[ Danny Kaye receiving Tony Pastor award for the 'Outstanding Musical ...

From the brown scrapbook in the box: DKA_VS_BOX 9 (General) The Library of Congress provides access to these materials for educational and research purposes and makes no warranty with regard to their use for o... More

"Boom Town ballyhoo" - sponsored by the A&R Department - at the Post G...

Poster for New York State A&R Dept. presentation of a Boom Town ballyhoo at the Post Gym, featuring a variety of acts, showing singers on a stage. Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941. Work Projects Administratio... More

The kid auto race, featuring Charlie Chaplin

Motion picture poster for "The Kid Auto Race" showing Charlie Chaplin standing, leaning against a post, holding cigar. Published in: Eyes of the nation : a visual history of the United States / Vincent Virga an... More

Royal Lilliputians, the sensation of the year giants, midgets, and dwa...

D11998 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The arrival of the Lilliputians. Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4631. Forms part of: Theatrical poste... More

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing.

On the stroke of twelve the plausible American comedy drama : by Josep...

64503 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: A fine piece of work. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin. & N.Y." Direction of Whitaker & Lawrence. No. 3857. Forms part of:... More

A long shot a petite comedy in one act

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Dance Her new partner comedy sketch - Public domain musical sheets

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A musical farce comedy, The air ship by J.M. Gaites.

"Greater New York." Caption: An actual scene. Created and "copyrigh[t] 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6325. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The good sport / motion picture

A domestic comedy about a wealthy young woman whose poor inventor husband becomes rich when he perfects the first elevator that ever stopped even without a floor. LP12317 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright: Thomas... More

"The warrior's husband" Brilliantly humorous comedy.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Warrior's Husband" showing a woman dressed as a Roman soldier carrying a man. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Sold to shame four act comedy drama

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[Success a comedy in three acts

Comedy of Errors - Public domain, Federal Theatre Project 1935-1939

(Working script; no other details) Production locations: New York, NY. The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was ... More

Charles Frohman's new comedy, Oh, Susannah!

Caption: Aurora. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Different versions of poster: POS - TH - 1897 .O35, no. 1 (D size); POS - TH - 1897 .O35, no. 1a (C size). N.Y. No. ... More

The electrician an American comedy drama : Chas. E. Blaney's greatest ...

Caption: I said he did not want a drink. Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 5893. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The new musical comedy, Hotel Topsy Turvy

13516 U.S. Copyright Office "Herald Square Theatre." Caption: There's something going on in this house! Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8380. Forms part of: ... More

The ballooon girl a comedy drama of circus life by Robert J. Sherman :...

Caption: A story of a sweet little circus girl, her bad sister, a minister, and meddling town gossips. Created by "Quigley Litho. Co., K.C." No. 3516. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Henry B. Harris presents The traveling salesman a comedy by James Forb...

G xxc 20382 U.S. Copyright Office Consists of photographic print on color lithograph. Created and "copyright 1908 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." No. 11798. Forms part of: Theatri... More

George Bernard Shaw's 3 act comedy "Captain Brassbound's conversion"

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Captain Brassbound's Conversion" at the Hollywood Playhouse, Vine St. near Hollywood Bvld., Los Angeles, Calif., showing bust portrait of Bernard Shaw. Work P... More

"Chalk dust" modern, youthful, comedy, drama.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Chalk Dust" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing a girl writing on a chalkboard.

The satirical comedy "To the ladies" by George S. Kaufman and Marc Con...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "To the Ladies" at the Mason Opera House.

The only girl a musical farcical comedy

Accompaniment reduced for piano. Copy under M1503.H535 vol. 29: Gift of composer's daughter, Ella Herbert Bartlett, spring 1974. DLC (acquisition) Staff notation. (language)

The only girl a musical farcical comedy

Accompaniment reduced for piano. Copy under M1503.H535 vol. 29: Gift of composer's daughter, Ella Herbert Bartlett, spring 1974. DLC (acquisition) Staff notation. (language)

Who's afraid comedy sketch - Public domain theatrical script

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The widow Jones John J. McNally's new comedy.

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Every girl comedy drama in four acts

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Miller & Hogarty present America's daintiest comedy queen, Elsa Ryan i...

Caption: Dolly - "Mose, do you know the biggest diamond ever discovered?" Mose - "Why certainly, De ace!" Created and "copyright 1902 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 10197. Forms pa... More

The Tarrytown widow a big comedy success.

C252450 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The same old game! Simple but neat! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & N.Y." Direction, D.W. Truss & Co. N.Y. no. 7753. Forms part of: Theat... More

Mestayer Comedy Company, American vaudeville and popular entertainment...

Bottom edge of poster missing; caption from Copyright record. Caption: The single dude & the double dude. We-Us-&-Co. Created by W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collectio... More

The Federal Theatre presents "I want a policeman" by Rufus King & Milt...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "I Want a Policeman" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a policeman running with gun drawn and carrying a baton. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More

Secret love a play in 4 acts - Public domain theatrical script

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Secret love a play in 4 acts - Public domain theatrical script

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A musical farce comedy, The air ship by J.M. Gaites.

Caption: The fly cop. Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6323. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Cohen and his ward comedy sketch

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Whiteley's Original Hidden Hand Co. the comedy event.

Includes portraits of Harry M. Clark and G.P. Hammer. P4276 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrigiht [sic] secured." Created by "Jno. B. Jeffery, Pr.,-Eng., Chicago." Under the management of Harry M. Clark; Clark & Ha... More

Mr. and Mrs. George S. Knight's Comedy Co.

"Copyrighted by W.J. Morgan & Co., Cleveland, O. 1885." Caption: Snitz takes a smile over the garden wall. Created by W.J. Morgan & Co. Lith., Cleveland, O. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library ... More

Charles Frohman presents Miss Maude Adams in a new comedy, The little ...

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Musical Comedy Tonight - II - Public domain theatrical script

Includes lyrics and dialogue: "Finian's Rainbow" "This Time of the Year" "How Are Things in Cloccamorra?" "When I'm not Near the Girl I Love" "The Begat" "South Pacific" "Some Enchanted Evening" "There'... More

Miss Dolly Dollars a musical comedy

Accompaniment reduced for piano. Copy under M1503.H535 vol. 22: Gift of composer's daughter, Ella Herbert Bartlett, Spring 1974. DLC (acquisition) Staff notation. (language)

Thi [sic] feeling of justice muscle [sic] comedy in 4 act [sic]

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Charles Frohman's new comedy, Oh, Susannah!

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William H. Crane presenting a farcical comedy, His honor the mayor by ...

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Waite's Comedy Co., American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...

Caption: Little Queen Mab. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2776. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines as presented 200 nights at Garrick ...

Adapted from copyrighted photo by Burr McIntosh, New York. Caption: Elizabeth Kennedy as Mme. Trentoni. Created and "copyright 1902 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 10027. Forms part o... More

Those Charlie Chaplin feet - gramophone disc, record label

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Charlie Chaplin and Sousa - movie film screenshot

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[Bookplate of Charles Chaplin] - Public domain portrait print

Inscription on back: By R. Wagner, del. Typescript correspondence from Frances Kallam (Charlie Chaplin Film Co.) to Ruthven Deane dated 1918 and portrait of Chaplin walking toward a London skyline attached to b... More

D.C. Washington. World War I. View of central steps of Capitol, where ...

Includes at center: Marie Dressler (hand up near hair), Charlie Chaplin, and actress Mary Pickford in large hat. No. 61. Another print filed under: U.S. GEOG FILE - Washington, D.C. Social Life & Customs. This ... More

[Young woman in ragged clothes seated on stool in Mack Sennett comedy ...

Public domain photograph - actress, 1920s female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Federal Varieties 40 stage, radio, screen stars : Comedy galore - nove...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Federal Varieties" at the St. George Theatre, New York City. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Musical Comedy Tonight - Rev. Rundown

List of segments, casting, timing and notes for Musical Comedy Tonight - I. (General) 1/11/79 (date)

Two cantors - Public domain theatrical script

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Old-Dutch a musical comedy - Progressive era American sheet music

Accompaniment reduced for piano. Plate numbers: M.W. & Sons10031/11028. Copy under M1503.H535 vol. 28: Gift of composer's daughter, Ella Herbert Bartlett, spring 1974. DLC (acquisition) Staff notation. (languag... More

The new musical comedy, Hotel Topsy Turvy

"Herald Square Theatre." Caption: Eddie Foy as the bogus count. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Litho, Co. Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8297. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Libra... More

Hyde & Behman's great comedy, Muldoon's picnic

M5629 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "Windisch & Geissler Lith., 439 6th St., N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Secret love a play in 4 acts - Public domain theatrical script

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[ Musical Comedy Tonight] - Public domain theatrical script

Complete script. (General) Includes lyrics and dialogue: "Good News" "Best Things in Life are Free" "Varsity Drag" "I Get a Kick Out of You" "You're the Top" "Anything Goes" "Oh What a Beautiful Morning"... More

John T. Raymond as the insurance agent in Bartley Campbell's comedy, R...

At head of title: Grand Opera House, one night only, Friday, Jan. 3. Created by "Ledger Job Print., Phila." Signed: Matt Morgan. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Polk County, a comedy of Negro life on a sawmill camp, with authentic ...

Reproduced from type-written copy; leaves variously numbered. Without the music. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

Miss Dolly Dollars a musical comedy

Accompaniment reduced for piano. Copy under M1503.H535 vol. 22: Gift of composer's daughter, Ella Herbert Bartlett, Spring 1974. DLC (acquisition) Staff notation. (language)

Miss Dolly Dollars a musical comedy

Accompaniment reduced for piano. Copy under M1503.H535 vol. 22: Gift of composer's daughter, Ella Herbert Bartlett, Spring 1974. DLC (acquisition) Staff notation. (language)

The Silver Box, theatrical script

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On the stroke of twelve the plausible American comedy drama : by Josep...

48527 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: This safe is in my keeping - and I hold the key. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." Direction of Whitaker & Lawren... More

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

Caption: A bunch of belles. Created and "copyright, 1899, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4173. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Waite's Comedy Co., American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...

Caption: Belle Stevenson. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2775. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

B.E. Forrester presents Yorke & Adams in the musical comedy success Ba...

Created and "copyright 1906 by The Courier Co. of Buffalo." No. 5182. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The intruder a powerful comedy drama of the East & West : the love and...

"Not a moving picture." Created by "Quigley Litho. Co., K.C." No. 3516. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Chas. [Charlie] Chaplin - Public domain photograph, glass negative

A black and white photo of a man in a suit. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin (seated) and Douglas Fa...

Also shows lawyers Albert Banzhaf (left) and Dennis F. O'Brien (right) standing in the background. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Hoyt's "A Texas steer" a rip roaring comedy of political life.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Hoyt's "A Texas Steer" at the Mason Theatre, showing a cowboy hat on the dome of the Capitol.

Paul Vulpius' "Help yourself" A comedy hit in 3 hilarious acts.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Help Yourself" at the Columbia Theatre, 135 O'Farrell, San Francisco, California, showing a money bag spilling its contents. A Federal Theatre Road Attraction... More

A 3 act Yiddish folk comedy "Dus groise Gevins" (The 200,000) by Shole...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Dus Groise Gevins" at Memorial High School, Roxbury, Mass., showing three men sewing. Benefit: Boston Bicker Cholim Association. Work Projects Administration ... More

Juilliard School of Music, 130 Claremont Ave., New York City. Comedy I...

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The only girl a musical farcical comedy

Accompaniment reduced for piano. Copy under M1503.H535 vol. 29: Gift of composer's daughter, Ella Herbert Bartlett, spring 1974. DLC (acquisition) Staff notation. (language)

Blaney's latest musical comedy, A female drummer

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William Collier in Augustus Thomas' new comedy, On the quiet

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Polite vaudeville show [with musical comedy duo, Gypsy scarf dance, et...

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The big farce comedy, Hello Bill by Frank J. Hallo & Marie Madison : a...

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Old-Dutch a musical comedy - Progressive era American sheet music

Accompaniment reduced for piano. Plate numbers: M.W. & Sons10031/11028. Copy under M1503.H535 vol. 28: Gift of composer's daughter, Ella Herbert Bartlett, spring 1974. DLC (acquisition) Staff notation. (languag... More

The new musical comedy, Hotel Topsy Turvy

"Herald Square Theatre." Caption: Eddie Foy as the bogus count. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Litho, Co. Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8297. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Libra... More

My sweet girl a musical comedy in four acts : by Anshel Schorr

Picryl description: Public domain Hebrew musical comedy book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A musical farce comedy, The air ship by J.M. Gaites.

"Greater New York." Caption: An actual scene. Created and "copyrigh[t] 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6325. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The Hanlons' new comedy, A lively legacy

D7291 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: A light breaks in upon me. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4551. Forms part of: Theatrical poster c... More

Sam Morris in Old money bags a comedy drama.

C262915 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Death of Duranti. Created and "copyright 1897, The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Direction, Mr. Robt. Fulgora. No. 5502. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Librar... More

The Mule-Bone: A Comedy of Negro Life in Three Acts

Poster - The comedy novelty, Ole Olson - Public domain lithograph

V22944 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted 1890 by Jas. H. Shunk, Chicago, Ill. Color version of poster: POS - TH - 1890 .O4 no. 1 (C size). Created by "Shober & Carqueville, Chicago." No. 1109. Signed: A.M. Wil... More

The Tarrytown widow a big comedy success.

C252451 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: As a lover, Harry is "out of sight!" Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Direction, D.W. Truss & Co. N.Y. no. 7768. Forms part... More

A musical farce comedy, The air ship by J.M. Gaites.

Caption: A spring morning in Dawson City. Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6322. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

The little duchess the musical comedy success.

"The original production as used by Anna Held." Book by Harry B. Smith; music by Reginald De Koven; direction of Milton and Sargent Aborn. Caption: I have a feeling you are about to be kissed. Created and "copy... More

The lost trail a comedy drama of western life by Anthony E. Wills.

Caption: Cyrena and Sam. Created and "copyright 1906 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 10829. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)