drama

J.S. Murphy's great Irish drama, Kerry Gow. The escape of Dan O'Harra....

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The political drama. No. 61. Old grill among the paddies, British Cart...

Print shows William Cobbett riding on a large gridiron borne by a ragged troop of caricatured Irishmen in a procession following a man carrying a flag pole topped with a death's head labeled "Tom Pain" and flyi... More

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

Pillow fight / motion picture. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...

"A comic subject, clear, bright and characteristic. Shows four girls in their night dresses, engaged in an animated pillow fight. During the action the pillows become torn, and the feathers fly over their heads... More

La vie et la passion de Jésus-Christ /

Public domain image of Biblical scene, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description The Flight into Egypt is a biblical event in which Mary and Joseph, with the infant Jesus, fled to Egypt... 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)

An animated luncheon /. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

From Edison films catalog: The scene takes place in a fashionable cafe. A well dressed couple enter and after a careful perusal of the menu, conclude on an order of boiled eggs and Welsh rarebit. The obliging w... More

Hooligan assists the magician /

From Edison films catalog: This is a new adventure in which our friend, Mr. Hooligan, appears in an entirely new capacity. On a stage a professor of magic is performing some wonderful experiments, and when he r... 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)

What happened on Twenty-third Street, New York City /

"The scene as suggested by the title is made on 23d Street, New York City. In front of one of the large newspaper offices on that thoroughfare is a hot air shaft through which immense volumes of air is forced b... More

The life of Buffalo Bill. Parts I-III

Several events from Buffalo Bill Cody's life are reenacted in the form of dreamed flashbacks. Many scenes are from the Wild West show scenarios, including Buffalo Bill taking the scalp of Yellow Hand, an Indian... More

At the transfer corner, Movie Poster

Motion picture poster for "At the transfer corner" shows a couple sitting on a blanket under a large red umbrella; in the background another couple standing together with woman holding parasol. Caption: Dollar... More

The Italian motion picture - movie film screenshot

Beppo, an Italian gondolier, is in love with Annette, who has another suitor, wealthy but much older. Her father gives Beppo a year to prove himself, so he emigrates to New York City, opens a shoeshine stand, a... More

The dinosaur and the missing link, a prehistoric tragedy /

Uses clay animation to tell a story of prehistoric times. Three suitors, named the Duke, Stonejaw Steve, and Theophilus Ivoryhead, compete for the hand of Miss Araminta Rockface. Ivoryhead, an unassuming weakli... More

Miss Virginia Moran of Seneca Falls as "Truth" in the Dnace [Dance] Dr...

Title and information transcribed from item. Summary: Informal portrait, full-length, Virginia Moran, facing forward, standing outdoors by a lake, holding in right hand a pole with a stylized cross, part of a c... More

Yatta political drama, Dec. 18, '38

Public domain photograph of 1930s Palestine, Israel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Yatta political drama, Dec. 18, '38

Public domain photograph of 1930s Palestine, Israel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Battle hymn" by Michael Gold & Michael Blankfort epic drama of pre-ci...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Battle Hymn" at the Columbia theater, showing a half-length portrait of a white man, facing left, reaching his hand toward the hand of an African American. Wo... 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.

Kirov Drama Theater (1939), Viatka, Russia

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classical or neoclassical building, architecture design, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Miss Marmaduke's reign, a play for women in two acts,

Also available in digital form.

La rapresentatione d’uno miracolo di duo pellegrini che andauano a San...

Signature: A⁸. LC copy bound with: La rapresentatione del angelo Rafaello i Tobbia. [Firenze, 1554]. Bookplate of C.W. Dyson Perrins. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Rosenwald 855

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 Sheriff's reward A heart taken prisoner : Cowboy drama / / Goes Li...

Motion picture poster for "The sheriff's reward" shows cowgirl saying to cowboy, "The cattle thieves are after you!" Copyright 1914 by Selig Polyscope Co.

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

Picryl description: Public domain image of music song book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

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

Picryl description: Public domain image of music song book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Correspondence, Memoranda - 1937-38 - Origin and Chronology of Drama R...

Federal Theatre Project Collection: Administrative Records - Background File. The Administrative Records - Background File (1935-40 and undated) consists of 10 containers (Boxes 1-10) and comprises corresponden... More

Madeleine a lyric opera in one act

Accompaniment reduced for piano. Copy under M1503.H535 vol. 21: Gift of composer's daughter, Ella Herbert Bartlett, Spring 1974. DLC (acquisition) Staff notation. (language)

[The effects of new wine] / - Art nouveau public domain image

A family travels by train to the country for a picnic; they are served new wine at a riverside café and then they wander along the banks of a river. Several members of the party become ill and have to search f... More

Christopher Columbus / - movie film screenshot

Reenacts scenes from the life of Christopher Columbus, including the discovery of America. French title and director from BFI film & TV database, Nov. 7, 2006. Incomplete: missing part of picture at end. Digita... More

The gambler's ruin /

Peter Thurston develops a mania for gambling and gradually sinks lower and lower until he is ruined. Failing to obtain money from either his wife or his father, Peter becomes a burglar. Sometime after, he break... More

La rapresentazione de sette dormienti: di nuouo mandata in luce.

LC copy bound with: La rapresentatione del angelo Rafaello i Tobbia. [Firenze, 1554]. Bookplate of C.W. Dyson Perrins. Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 853 Also available in digital form on... More

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, S...

D6402 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The Metropolitan Print., 222 to 232 W. 26th St., New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Why Mrs. Jones got a divorce / - Public domain portrait print

"The scene opens by showing a pretty cook mixing bread in the kitchen. Jones comes in unexpectedly from a trip and carries a dress suit case. He inquires for his wife and is told by the cook that she is absent.... More

What happened in the tunnel / - movie film screenshot

"Interior of railroad coach. Pretty young lady and colored maid occupying seat. Young man in rear seat tries to attract young lady's attention. She drops her handkerchief. Young man picks it up and hands it to ... 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)

The golden beetle / magic tricks

A magician catches a bug, which he throws into a brazier he has conjured up. From the brazier emerges a woman with shimmering wings. The brazier disappears and is replaced by a water fountain. The winged woman ... More

Male and female - Public domain portrait photograph

Motion picture lobby card for "Male and female" shows socialite Gloria Swanson sitting on couch staring back at her butler,Thomas Meighan, standing behind her with empty tray in hand. Caption: "Rather democrat... More

Justice. Miss Florence Hanlin as Justice in the Dance Drama presented ...

Title and information transcribed from item. Summary: Portrait, full-length, Florence Hanlin, facing left, standing outside in front of lake, posing as Justice, holding scales in outstretched hand and wearing l... More

Yatta political drama, Dec. 18, '38

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Yatta political drama, Dec. 18, '38

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Yatta political drama, Dec. 18, '38

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"Wild birds" Drama of youthful emotions.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Wild Birds" at the Musart Theatre, 1320 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, Calif. showing Canadian geese flying in formation. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More

East High, West Junior, North Junior, Woodrow Wilson Recreation Center...

Poster announcing activities, sponsored by the Sioux City Department of Public Recreation, that were open to the public at various local recreation centers. Date stamped on verso: Oct 29 1940. Work Projects Adm... More

East High, West Junior, North Junior, Woodrow Wilson Recreation Center...

Poster announcing activities, sponsored by the Sioux City Department of Public Recreation, that were open to the public at various local recreation centers. Date stamped on verso: Oct 29 1940. Work Projects Adm... More

"Counsellor at law" Gripping drama by Elmer Rice.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Counsellor at Law" at the Mason Opera House, 127 S. Broadway. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Haiti, a drama of the black Napoleon, by William Du Bois, Lafayette Th...

Poster showing stylized black Napoleon. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 116

Music and Drama Theater (1955), Petrozavodsk, Russia

Picryl description: Public domain image of a palace, villa, or large historic building, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Napoleon /

Maximilien Charlier. Incomplete: film is apparently complete in three reels. LC copy combines parts of r1-3. Intertitles: Bonaparte at the Arcole Bridge; The Egyptian campaign, the pyramids; Crossing Mont St. B... More

For the papoose /

A white man is tired of his Indian bride and falls in love with the daughter of a white settler. He escapes with the white girl and his child, but is pursued by his wife's brother, who in a desperate fight, kil... More

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

Whiteley's Original Hidden Hand Company presenting an entirely new dra...

"Copyright secured." Created by "Jno. B. Jeffery, Pr. & Eng., Chicago." Poster consists entirely of text. Under the management of Harry M. Clark; Clark & Hammer, sole prop'rs. Forms part of: Theatrical poster c... 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

Picryl description: Public domain image of music song book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Madeleine a lyric opera in one act

Accompaniment reduced for piano. Copy under M1503.H535 vol. 21: Gift of composer's daughter, Ella Herbert Bartlett, Spring 1974. DLC (acquisition) Staff notation. (language)

La rapresentazione de sette dormienti: di nuouo mandata in luce.

LC copy bound with: La rapresentatione del angelo Rafaello i Tobbia. [Firenze, 1554]. Bookplate of C.W. Dyson Perrins. Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 853 Also available in digital form on... More

La rapresentazione de sette dormienti: di nuouo mandata in luce.

LC copy bound with: La rapresentatione del angelo Rafaello i Tobbia. [Firenze, 1554]. Bookplate of C.W. Dyson Perrins. Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 853 Also available in digital form on... More

Tristan and Isolda /

Accompanied by his slave Rosen, Tristan journeys to Ireland to bring Isolda back to be the bride of his uncle, King Mark of Cornwall. Rosen, however, is jealous of her master's attentions to Isolda and attempts... More

In laudem serenissimi Ferdinandi

Woodcut portrait on t.p.: Fernandus Rex Hispania[rum]. Imprint from colophon of Verardi title (p. [57]): 1494 Nihil sine causa, I.B. Includes an "uncorrected" edition of the Columbus letter, omitting Isabella i... More

In laudem serenissimi Ferdinandi

Woodcut portrait on t.p.: Fernandus Rex Hispania[rum]. Imprint from colophon of Verardi title (p. [57]): 1494 Nihil sine causa, I.B. Includes an "uncorrected" edition of the Columbus letter, omitting Isabella i... More

[God of love drama in 4 acts, theatrical script

[A false step drama in 4 acts - Public domain theatrical script

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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

Lost in the desert the sensational event of the year : a drama on new ...

D14741 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Then you die together. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Seer Print, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in his new play, The rebel a drama o...

D13806 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Black Michael's bargain. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Management, Rich & Harris. N.Y. no. 9032. Forms part of: Theatrical pos... More

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

The unappreciated joke / motion picture

"Scene, interior of a street-car. A stout man enters and sits down alongside of a friend and proceeds to read a comic paper. He shows a joke in the paper to his friend, and they both laugh heartily. The friend ... More

Forrester & Mittenthal present Florence Bindley in The street singer a...

Caption: Cordially yours, Florence Bindley. Created and "copyright 1904 by The Courier Company, Lith. Dpt., Buffalo, NY." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Humorous phases of funny faces /

J. Stuart Blackton "draws" a series of funny faces, including a line drawing of two faces, a man with an umbrella, a line drawing of two faces in profile, and a clown. H75272 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright: Th... 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 sculptor's nightmare / motion picture

At a political club, the members debate whose bust will replace that of Theodore Roosevelt. Unable to agree, each goes to a sculptor's studio and bribes him to sculpt a bust of the individual favorite. Instead,... More

Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse at the circus /

An animated cartoon about the adventures of Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse at the circus, where they demonstrate their courage to each other by attempting to scare a woman. MP574 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright: In... More

Rube and Mandy at Coney Island /

"The first scene shows a country couple entering Steeplechase Park. They proceed to amuse themselves on the steeplechase, rope bridge, the "Down and Out" and riding the bulls. The scene then changes to a panora... More

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

[The effects of new wine] / - Art nouveau public domain image

A family travels by train to the country for a picnic; they are served new wine at a riverside café and then they wander along the banks of a river. Several members of the party become ill and have to search f... More

The golden lily / - movie film screenshot

A poor, elderly violinist takes refuge in a cathedral. When he plays his violin there, the Madonna appears before him and gives him a golden lily. He tries to sell the lily to a goldsmith, but the goldsmith and... More

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in his new play, The rebel a drama o...

D13802 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Now vengeance is in my hands! Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Management, Rich & Harris. N.Y. no. 9030. Forms part of: Theatrica... More

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

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, S...

D6402 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "The Metropolitan Print., 222 to 232 W. 26th St., New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Sold to shame four act comedy drama

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[2 women, one in man's costume, playing scene from Elizabethan drama]

Photo copyrighted by Napoleon Sarony. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Actresses; Photog. I.; Theater Misc. [1893]; Shelf. Paintings.

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)

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

Fisherman's luck / motion picture

"Two German anglers are fishing, with odd results. One gets a bite, and pulls in a length of stovepipe. The other is so astonished that he falls overboard. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog. 52618 U.S. Copyright O... More

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)

The successful, romantic drama, A grip of steel

46404 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Yes, Pa! I'm only oiling its works. Color version of poster: POS - TH - 1899 .G75, no. 8 (C size). Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing... More

Lost in the desert the sensational event of the year : a drama on new ...

D14742 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Friends in need. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Seer Print, N.Y." 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

Buster makes room for his mama at the bargain counter /

"Shows a bargain counter in a department store and a large gathering of women examining goods. It is a special sale, and a great deal of interest is shown by the ladies, who jostle and crowd each other to secur... More

La poule aux œufs d'or. Le châtiment de l'avare apothéose /

Beset by remorse, a man is about to slaughter a hen when the devil appears. When he takes his knife to the hen, an egg appears. It turns into a witch, casting a spell which causes the man to wake surrounded by ... More

A touching pleading /

A lawyer, pleading by the side of his client, bursts into tears with emotion and embraces the sobbing prisoner, who, while in this position, neatly steals the lawyer's watch and chain.

The country doctor - movie film screenshot

Dr. Harcourt's daughter, Edith, falls sick. While treating her, the doctor is summoned to the sickbed of a poor neighbor's daughter who is also gravely ill. The doctor is torn between his duty, and concern for ... More

Nothing dramatic about Drama. This is the market place in Drama, Greec...

Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card. Photographer name or source of original from caption card or negative sleeve: ARC. Paris Office. Group title: Greece (Markets) On caption card: (1034) Used in:... More

Broken blossoms - movie film screenshot

Motion picture lobby card for "Broken blossoms" shows sailors standing over bodies of a Chinese man and a sailor, lying on the dirt street in Chinatown; Chinese residents stand back and watch.

Yatta political drama, Dec. 18, '38

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Yatta political drama, Dec. 18, '38

Picryl description: Public domain image of military personnel, conscription, group of people in uniform, armed forces, infantry, war activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

"Counsellor at law" Gripping drama by...Elmer Rice.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Counsellor at Law" at the Mason Opera House, 127 S. Broadway. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

The drama of the heavens--Adler Planetarium, operated by Chicago Park ...

Poster shows stars, planets, and constellations over a planetarium building. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles: Wheatly P... More

A highlight of the "Texas" outdoor musical drama, staged in the Pionee...

Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and P... More