drama

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

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Strobridge.

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

"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.

"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

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

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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.

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)

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

C26299 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Will see you at Cripple Creek to-night. Created by "The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Different version of poster (two images; this image on left): POS - TH - 1897 .E4, no. ... More

Mesmerist and country couple /. 19th century, Library of Congress coll...

"Mr. and Mrs. Hayseed have heard of this wonderful Professor, and come to his office. They waken him from a trance, give him a fee and he hypnotizes them. The stunts they do while under his influence would make... More

The successful, romantic drama, A grip of steel

48524 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: You dog! That is my answer. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." Management, W.J. Fielding. No. 3957. Forms part of:... More

Faust and Marguerite / - Public domain portrait drawing

From Edison films catalog: Marguerite is seated before the fireplace, Faust standing by her side. Mephistopheles enters and offers his sword to Faust, commanding him to behead the fair Marguerite. Faust refuses... More

Maude's naughty little brother /

"In a charming dining room a very attractive young lady is seen seated at the table, evidently waiting for the caller who is to share a quiet little dinner for two. A moment later a dude of the regular chappy t... More

Boers bringing in British prisoners /

From Edison films catalog: Here we have a mixed Company of Gordon Highlanders, Irish Fusilliers and English Lancers, as a group of prisoners taken to the rear by a troop of Boer Cavalry. The expression of their... More

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

D13807 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Jack Blake is here! Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Management, Rich & Harris. N.Y. no. 9033. Forms part of: Theatrical poster c... More

The artist's dilemma / magic tricks

From Edison films catalog: The scene opens in an artist's studio, the artist asleep in his chair. A large old fashioned clock opens and a young lady comes out and awaking the artist, requests him to paint her p... More

Fun in a bakery shop / - movie film screenshot

The set is of the interior of a bakery. A man in a baker's hat and costume enters and begins kneading some dough on a table by the oven. He notices a make-believe rat crawling up the side of a nearby barrel and... More

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

Garrison's finish, Movie Poster

Motion picture poster for "Garrison's finish" shows three men; two together with one smoking a cigar and holding a small bottle in his hand as the other stares him; in the background is a groomer with a horse; ... More

Mary & Gretel / motion picture - movie film screenshot

"Alice in Wonderland meets the Garden of Eden in this surreal fable of a drunk rabbit, bowling dwarfs, and the two bewildered girls of the title"--Origins of American animation 1900-1921 notes. "Mary & Gretel e... More

A fight for millions - movie film screenshot

Motion picture lobby card for "A fight for millions. episode no. 1: The snare" shows five men meeting together in an office. Caption: "Then, it means that only one of us can get the girl and her money!" Cast: ... More

"Battle hymn" [by] Michael Gold and Michael Blankfort epic drama of pr...

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.

The Devil passes Comedy drama by Benn W. Levy : opening Dec. 26.

Poster for Federal Theatre Projects presentation of "The Devil Passes" at the Columbia, 135 O'Farrell St., San Francisco, Calif., showing the Devil holding playing cards in one hand and a bottle in the other. W... More

Federal Theatre Project presents "I want a policeman" A gripping myste...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "I Want a Policeman" at the Mt. Park Casino, Holyoke, Mass., showing the face and hand of a man holding a gun. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (... More

New York, New York. Drama department of the New York Times newspaper. ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The fatal card the powerful drama : by Haddon Chambers & B.C. Stephens...

Public domain photograph of people around a table, meeting, boardgame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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.

Eyes of love [drama in four acts

Federal Theatre [presents] "It might happen to you" A drama in three a...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "It Might Happen to You" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a woman hit by an automobile. 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

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

The gangsters 4 act drama of East Side life

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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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

"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

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

"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).

Music and Drama Theater (1955), Petrozavodsk, Russia

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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

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.

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