comedy

C.R. Reno's successful comedy, Along the Kennebec a New England story ...

D8767 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: It is dangerous to leave that blast over night. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 3805. Forms part of... More

A dull razor / motion picture - Public domain portrait drawing

From Edison films catalog: This picture shows an old gentleman seated at his shaving table. The razor is evidently giving him a great deal of trouble, as he catches hold of the brush and with a great show of im... More

Chas. E. Evans in David Belasco's comedy, Naughty Anthony

D8536 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: Breaking rule 13. "Tony, you are my first love!" "She has lost her memory!" Guatemala! The camera never lies! Wonder if they are like other girls? Created and copyr... More

C.R. Reno's successful comedy, Along the Kennebec a New England story ...

D1734 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: I know that you are not the girl's mother. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 3806. Forms part of: The... More

Chas. H. Yale & Sidney R. Ellis present the German dialect comedian an...

Caption: Metz to the rescue. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4834. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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: Is this love or mush? Created and "copyright 1906 by The U.S. ... More

Capps family at Columbia vaudeville. Baby of 21 months (been on stage ...

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[Marvel Rea of Mack Sennett comedy films seated, in front of motion pi...

J234544 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Mack Sennett Comedies. No. 6-A.

"Help your-self" A 3 act comedy.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Help Your-Self" at La Jolla Hi-School auditorium, showing a woman standing before a bank teller. Sponsored by Associated Student Body. Tickets on sale at Ille... More

Charles Frohman's new comedy, Oh, Susannah!

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

W.P.A. Federal Theatre presents "Machine age" a new musical comedy by ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Machine Age" at the Majestic Theatre, showing three farmers standing next to a cog from a machine. Date stamped on verso: Jun 4 1937. Work Projects Administra... More

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

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

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

C263234 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: It is Mrs. Dishart! Yes!; Can a man like a woman against his will?; He's drinking tea with you! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New ... More

Royal Lilliputians the big event : a comedy on new and original lines.

D11701 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Out for an airing. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4636. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collecti... More

The funny farce comedy, The prodigal father

C249093 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Fanny Temple. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Lower corners missing. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

W.S. Gilbert's burlesque comedy, "Engaged", engraving, Library of Cong...

K3009 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "H.A. Thomas Lith. Studio, 865 Broadway, N.Y.; copyright 1879 by H.A. Thomas." Signed: Vic. Arnold. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Twin saints the new comedy in 3 acts : by Frank J. Hallo & Marie Madis...

C248356 U.S. Copyright Office At head of title: Laughter, long, and hearty! Captions: Stop! You're wanted; This man is a lunatic. Created and "copyright 1897 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Management of Wa... More

The Tarrytown widow a big comedy success.

Caption: Boy! You're lying! My husband is here! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Direction, D.W. Truss & Co. N.Y. no. 7748. Forms part of: Theatrical poster colle... More

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

43315 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: (Levi) "Turn it de odder vay, you'll soak my clothes." (Pat) "Well many a poor divil has soaked his clothes at your pawn shop." Created and "copyrigh... More

Burrill Comedy Co., American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...

26409 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Laura Hulbert. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3792. Parts of poster in b&w. Forms part of: Theatrical post... More

[The children go] a comedy in four acts

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Flowers among thorns comedy in four acts

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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)

[Success a comedy in three acts

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

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The new Fogg's Ferry the comedy drama by Chas. E. Callahan.

Caption: Don't kill me, Mammy! Created by "The Enquirer Job Printing Co., Cin., O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

C23316 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Christmas at Cripple Creek. Created by "The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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)

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

Caption: Trans-Atlantic Quartette: Walter Van Allen, 1st tenor, Mark S. Smith, 1st bass, M.W. Rale, 2nd tenor, Tom Springer, 2nd bass. Created and "copyright, 1899, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Prin... More

The new musical comedy, Hotel Topsy Turvy

13519 U.S. Copyright Office "Herald Square Theatre." Caption: An angel making circus folk happy. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8381. Forms part of: Theatri... More

Royal Lilliputians a big comedy by little people.

Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4623. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Royal Lilliputians a new and original idea in comedy : the season's on...

Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4634. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Barney Gilmore in the great comedy drama, Kidnapped in New York by How...

D7494 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Scene - 2nd Act, Central Park. Dooley - "Mr. Clark if you want to know who stole your child there stands the man." Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Ru... More

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

G xxc 13324 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: My Egyptian maids. Created and "copyright 1906 by The Courier Co. of Buffalo." No. 5184. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Clyde Fitch's greatest comedy, "Girls"

K xxc 12850 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Miss Kate. Created by Dana T. Bennett Co., New York. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Ballet rehearsals, New York City, ca. 1916: Washington Square Players ...

9 women. Photo by Bain News Service, N.Y.C. Title and other information transcribed from unverified, old caption card data and item. George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Caption card tracings:... More

[John P. Sousa, Charlie Chaplin, and Clifford Harmon, full-length port...

Photo shows group probably gathered for the concert where Chaplin conducted the Sousa band at the Hippodrome, New York City, Feb. 20, 1916. J211576 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by White(?), N.Y.

Washington Debs. rehearsing for comedy, [3/25/25]

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South Side High School senior class presents "It never rains" a comedy...

Poster for South Side High School senior class presentation of "It never rains" by Aurania Ellenbeck Rouverol, at South Side High School, showing a young couple eloping. Date stamped on verso: Jul 18 1939. Work... More

[ Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine onstage during a taping of "Musical Comed...

The Library of Congress provides access to these materials for educational and research purposes and makes no warranty with regard to their use for other purposes. The written permission of the copyright owners... 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

W.P.A. Federal Theatre presents "Machine age" a new musical comedy by ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Machine Age" at the Majestic Theatre, showing three farmers standing next to a cog from a machine. Date stamped on verso: Jun 4 1937. Work Projects Administra... More

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

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David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

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

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

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

Peter F. Dailey in the big musical comedy, Hodge, Podge & Co. adapted ...

"From photo by Elmer Chickering." Caption: Peter F. Dailey. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Management, Frank McKee. N.Y. no. 9043. Forms part of: Theatrical po... More

The green millionaire a comedy in four acts

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The Tarrytown widow a big comedy success.

Caption: Boy! You're lying! My husband is here! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Direction, D.W. Truss & Co. N.Y. no. 7748. Forms part of: Theatrical poster colle... More

[ 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

Clifford and Huth in John J. McNally's funniest farce comedy, Courted ...

Caption: Maud Huth, Billy S. Clifford. Created and "copyright, 1899, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cincinnati & New York." Management of Henry B. Harris. No. 3967. Panels of poster printed in... More

Clifford and Huth in John J. McNally's funniest farce comedy, Courted ...

Caption: Maud Huth, Billy S. Clifford. Created and "copyright, 1899, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cincinnati & New York." Management of Henry B. Harris. No. 3967. Panels of poster printed in... More

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

"American Family Robinson" A comedy in three acts by George Savage : A...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "American Family Robinson" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a man on a raft adrift at sea. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Maniac chase / motion picture. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...

From Edison films catalog: The picture opens with the interior of a cell in an insane asylum. The inmate, who imagines himself to be Napoleon the Great, is seated at a table dressed in the costume of that world... More

Burrill Comedy Co., American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...

26409 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Laura Hulbert. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3792. Parts of poster in b&w. Forms part of: Theatrical post... More

Sold to shame four act comedy drama

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Men and women comedy drama in four acts

[ Lecture notes for "The History and Analysis of Musical Comedy," taug...

Typed notes, hand written notes, and note cards. (General)

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)

Duquoin High School auditorium - "Leaning on Letty", the famous comedy...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Leaning on Letty" at the Du Quoin High School auditorium, showing an abstract face. Date stamped on verso: Sep 27 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Co... More

The Southwest Theatre Unit of the Federal Theatre Project at the Musar...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Roadside" at the Musart Theatre, 1320 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles, Calif. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

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

"Help your-self" A 3 act comedy.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Help Your-Self" at the Plaza Theatre, South Palm Canyon Drive, showing a woman standing before a bank teller.

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

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

Coon Cons Coyote An Indian "X-rated" comedy /

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[Northwest Corridor, First Floor. Mural depicting the muse Thalia (Com...

Gift; Carol M. Highsmith 2011; (DLC/PP-2002:038) Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

Charlie Chaplin in the vagabond / Greenwich Litho. Co. N.Y.

Motion picture poster for "The Vagabond" starring Charlie Chaplin, showing him playing a fiddle for a woman washing clothes in a washtub. "Mutual Chaplin Specials." Copyright 1916 by Lone Star Corporation. Pur... More

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

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Blaney's latest musical comedy, A female drummer

Blaney & Vance, managers. Caption: Cab, cab, cab. Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6310. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

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Tom Edson, The electrician Chas. E. Blaney's American comedy drama suc...

"Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: $50,000! Judge you said once, twice, if you don't say three times, I'll blow the top of your head off. Created and "copyright 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 34... More

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

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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Sol Smith Russell's great comedy, A poor relation

"Complete special scenery." "The company: Mr. S.S. Wiltsie ... Miss. Toma Robinson." Caption: Mr. Alden Bass appearing as "Noah Vale." Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New Yo... More

Sol Smith Russell's great comedy, A poor relation

"Complete special scenery." "The company: Mr. S.S. Wiltsie ... Miss. Toma Robinson." Caption: Mr. Alden Bass appearing as "Noah Vale." Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New Yo... More

I n England once again, Danny Kaye and Mrs. Kaye step off the gang-way...

Box marked: DKA_VSBOX7 Folder marked: DK SFK (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 other... More

"American Family Robinson" A comedy in three acts by George Savage : A...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "American Family Robinson" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a man on a raft adrift at sea. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

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

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.

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.

A comedy monologue and medley parody entitled A club man's gossip

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David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing. 68998 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. No. 8727. Forms part of:... More

An Aerial honeymoon invented and patented by John F. Byrne : funniest ...

Caption: A compartment for two. Passengers making it lively for the old bridegroom on his wedding trip. Created by "National Prtg. & Engr., New York, Chicago, St. Louis. No. 06947. Forms part of: Theatrical pos... More

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

Caption: Dolly - "The good book says, Thou shalt not kill!" Created and "copyright 1902 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." Lower right corner missing. N.Y. no. 10196. Forms part of: Theatrical ... More

The famous originals Murray & Mack in a brand new comedy

G xxc 10160 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Time to start "around the town." Created and "copyright 1905 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 8734. Forms part of: Theatri... More

The little duchess the musical comedy success.

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

G xxc 13327 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Dot's the vater oomph. Created and "copyright 1906 by The Courier Co. of Buffalo." No. 5183. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Clyde Fitch's greatest comedy, "Girls"

Caption: Miss Pam. Created by Dana T. Bennett Co., New York. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

You never can tell A Selig farce comedy.

Motion picture poster for "You Never can Tell" shows two men dressed as gladiators in front of a motion picture camera. In the lower left is an insert for "Who Got Stung" showing a group of women attacking a g... More

Federal WPA Variety Theatre presents vaudeville 9 big acts : Comedy, s...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project vaudeville show featuring "Tumble In, Redeck & Dexter, Leddy Brothers, Bronson & Delaney, Yvette & Lazar, Emil Jarrow, Dance Parade Review, Lane & Byron, [and] Laing Bros.," s... More

[Second Floor, East Corridor. Mural depicting Comedy in the Literature...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

Charles Frohman's new comedy, Oh, Susannah!

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

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

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