drama

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

D7709 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Scene - 3rd Act, The kidnappers den; Dooley and his friend the actor make a rough house. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cinci... More

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

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

Jack and the beanstalk / - movie film screenshot

From Edison films catalog: A grand spectacular performance in nine scenes and one tableau, illustrating the most popular fairy story ever written.... From this very simple and popular fairy tale we have produce... More

The messenger boy's mistake / - movie film screenshot

"'Cholly' wishes to call on his best girl and send her a large bouquet. To find out if the girl really loves him, he sends a note with the messenger boy requesting her to "wear this" if she does. The boy delive... More

Liliputian dance / - movie film screenshot

A basket of flowers appears and moves by itself to the middle of a decorative arch. From the basket, a woman magician appears. From a cylinder, the magician conjures a series of tiny dancers and acrobats who pe... More

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

Caption: Ouray and Jim. Created and "copyright 1907 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 10830. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

George Kleine presents the Cines photo drama Quo Vadis Nero sings whil...

Motion picture poster for "Quo Vadis" showing Nero playing lyre while citizens of Rome flee the fire.

Keeping up with the Joneses. [Men's styles] /

A domestic comedy about the McGinis family--husband Aloysius, wife Clarice, daughter Julie, and housemaid Belladonna. The simple story lines often parody society's concern with material goods as an indicator of... More

The phable of the phat woman / - movie film screenshot

An animated cartoon about a fat lady who attempts unsuccessfully to lose weight. MP506 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright: International Film Service, Inc.; 18Jan16; MP506. Story, Tom E. Powers. Duration: 2:08 at ... More

Scene from "Bonds of Interest" Spanish costume drama. Theatre Guild's ...

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The lost battalion - Public domain photogrpaph

Based on the experiences of soldiers in the American 77th Infantry Division, about 550 of whom were isolated and surrounded by the Germans during the Battle of the Argonne in World War I. The men suffered from ... More

[Gertie on tour--excerpts] / - Drawing. Public domain image.

Gertie is a dinosaur who lives in present times. She encounters a train and dreams of being the life of the party in her time. Copyright: no reg. Additional animators, John McCay, John Fitzsimmons. Main and end... 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

Yatta political drama, Dec. 18, '38

Picryl description: Public domain image of an old ancient city, historic place, stone building architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Richard III. Libretto Opera. Public domain libretto, Library of Congre...

libretto Ėmili︠a︡ Blavė ; muzyka Salʹvėra. (statement of responsibility) In Italian and Russian; originally in French. (language)

La rapresentatione del angelo Rafaello i Tobbia.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated book page, 17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

La rapresentatione del angelo Rafaello i Tobbia.

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

Madame Celeste as Miami: in Buckstone's celebrated drama "green Bushes...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 4178

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

The stenographer's friend, or, What was accomplished by an Edison busi...

It's a busy day at the office, and the stenographer is exhausted from trying to keep up with the demands on her skills. Even when she stays late, she cannot catch up with all of the work. But then a man comes i... More

Goldi tribesmen acting out folk drama, "The repulse of the kidnapper"

Similar to lantern slide W7-1151. Photographic print made by LC from Jackson's vintage film negative. Gift; Colorado Historical Society; 1949. Forms part of: Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942. World's Transport... 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)

Hello New York a musical drama in four acts

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

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...

D6401 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)

[God of love drama in 4 acts, theatrical script

[High School, Drama] / Sebah & Joaillier, Phot., Constantinople.

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

The lone fisherman /. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

From Maguire & Baucus catalogue: Illustrating "fisherman's luck." Sure to make a hit. From Edison films catalog: Depicts the patient fisherman, sitting on the end of a plank, waiting for a bite. Practical joker... More

Cuban ambush / motion picture. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...

"From the upper windows of a ruined mill the Cubans fire at a scouting party of Spaniards, who return the volley. Fine smoke effects. 50 feet"--Edison films catalog. 46695 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright: Thoma... More

The successful, romantic drama, A grip of steel

48528 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: "There now Clarisse, I've mesmerized him." "Lord, Mickey, I thought you'd pulverized him." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Ci... More

The successful, romantic drama, A grip of steel

48531 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: I can lay my hand on the traitor now. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." Management, W.J. Fielding. No. 3955. Form... More

An artist's dream / motion picture

"The scene opens in the interior of an artist's studio. Mephisto appears mysteriously and signals the pictures to come to life. They step down from the frames and walk forward, admiring their costumes. Mephisto... More

The enchanted drawing / - vaudeville film

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

Execution of Czolgosz, with panorama of Auburn Prison /

The film begins by showing railroad cars in the foreground with the overshadowing walls of a state prison in the background. The second camera position, from a higher elevation, pans slowly showing the yard int... 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

Street car chivalry / motion picture

"Scene shows interior of crowded street-car. A young lady enters and every man in the car offers her his seat. Presently an elderly stout lady with arm full of bundles enters. All male passengers immediately bu... More

Dogs used as smugglers / - movie film screenshot

With contraband strapped to the backs of their dogs, smugglers set off to cross the Spanish-French border. Having been spied upon and betrayed to customs officers, a fierce skirmish results and only the dogs an... More

Dancing boxing match, Montgomery and Stone

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

The faded lilies - movie film screenshot

"Francois, a hunchback violinist, performs at a society party and is given a bouquet of lilies by a young woman in appreciation. He takes the gift a sign of love, and when he realizes his mistake, he loses his ... More

Beverly of Graustark - movie film screenshot

Beverly Calhoun is invited by her friend, Princess Yestive of Graustark, to pay her a visit. On her journey, she is waylaid by bandits, and becomes entangled in the political problems of a neighboring country, ... More

Policy and pie / motion picture

The Captain gets a life insurance policy and gives it to his wife. In gratitude she makes him a pie. The Katzenjammer Kids play a trick on the Captain and sneak toads into his pie so that he would think his wif... More

AWOL, all wrong old Laddiebuck /

From J. McIntire, Silent animated films at the Library of Congress: Concerns American soldiers in Europe after the armstice [sic]. One goes AWOL with "Joy" (Miss AWOL) and after a series of mishaps with her, he... More

Yatta political drama, Dec. 18, '38

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

The two songs a drama in one act

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

The little train robbery /

From Edison films catalog: The opening scene shows the interior of the robbers' den. The walls are decorated with the portraits of notorious criminals and pictures illustrating the exploits of famous bandits. S... More

Goldi tribesmen acting out folk drama, "The repulse of the kidnapper"

Similar to lantern slide W7-1151. Photographic print made by LC from Jackson's vintage film negative. Gift; Colorado Historical Society; 1949. Forms part of: Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942. World's Transport... 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.

Ben

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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)

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)

[God of love drama in 4 acts, theatrical script

Parlor floor and basement a comedy in 3 acts

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

Her mistake a drama in 4 acts with music

The galley slave Bartley Campbell's picturesqe [sic] drama.

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fun in camp /. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

From Edison films catalog: Showing a group of soldiers and Red Cross nurses being amused by a number of small children who are riding upon the backs of trick bears. A remarkably fine picture, with U.S. Infantry... More

Love and war / motion picture. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...

"An illustrated song telling the story of a hero who leaves for the war as a private, is promoted to the rank of captain for bravery in service, meets the girl of his choice, who is a Red Cross nurse on the fie... More

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

D13805 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The bible says to turn your back on temptation! Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Management, Rich & Harris. N.Y. no. 9031. Forms ... More

Belle Archer's new comedy drama, Jess of the Bar Z

D16729 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The kid. Created and "copyright, 1900, by the U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cincinnati & New York." Direction, Fred E. Wright. No. 4856. Forms part of: Theatric... More

Belle Archer's new comedy drama, Jess of the Bar Z

D16728 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Lord Archibald Cunningham. Color version of poster: POS - TH - 1900 .J4, no. 1 (C size). Created and "copyright, 1900, by the U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cinc... More

The gay shoe clerk / - movie film screenshot

"Scene shows interior of shoe-store. Young lady and chaperone enter. While a fresh young clerk is trying a pair of high-heeled slippers on the young lady, the chaperone seats herself and gets interested in a pa... More

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

Created and "copyright, 1907, by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 10697. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Afraid of microbes / - movie film screenshot

A man who fears the influenza microbe buys an antiseptic spray from a pharmacist. On his way home, he insists on spraying everyone he encounters, including the police. A growing group of outraged people chases ... More

The phable of a busted romance /

An animated cartoon about a workman who recovers and returns Miss Gotrox's lost purse containing 10,000 dollars, and receives a Canadian dime as a reward. MP507 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright: International Fi... More

The greatest thing in life during World War I

Motion picture lobby card for "The greatest thing in life" shows Lillian Gish in underground bunker facing German officer; Kate Bruce standing in background with soldier. Caption: "Monsieur, there is no one he... More

The old town crier of Drama, the capital of Eastern Macedonia, has out...

Photographs show town crier and other people in a town square in Drama, Eastern Macedonia, Greece. Illus. in: "Snaps of Macedonia," Travel. New York : Robert McBride & Company, 1920, vol. 35, no. 1, p. 13.

"Twilight of the theatre" Intriguing comedy drama.

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

Johann Huss. Libretto Opera. Public domain libretto, Library of Congre...

gedichtet von August Zeune ; Componirt von Karl Löwe. (statement of responsibility)

The two songs a drama in one act

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

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

D6400 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)

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

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

When fortune smiles drama in 4 acts

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

London life a new & original melo drama : by Martyn Field and Arthur S...

8268 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899, The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." Management, Murray & Long (J. Duke Murra, Howard Long). No. 6837. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

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.

A rube couple at a county fair /

From Edison films catalog: Scene I--Driving into the Grounds. Scene II--Machinery department. Scene III--Getting weighed. Scene IV--On the Pike. Scene V--Looking at the big pumpkins. Scene VI--Cattle parade. Sc... More

Photograph, Drama class with children and youth performing as clowns, ...

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The clockmaker's secret / -

A clockmaker sells his soul to the devil, but good triumphs over evil in the end. French title from Catalogue Pathé des années 1896 à 1914, 1907 à 1909, p. 45. Original French film, Le secret de l'horloger,... 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)

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

D6401 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)

[God of love drama in 4 acts, theatrical script

From happiness to the gallows: [drama in 4 acts

Picryl description: Public domain copy of a script, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots /

From Maguire & Baucus catalogue: Representing the beheading of Mary, Queen of Scots. A realistic reproduction of an historic scene. Copyright: no reg. Robert Thomae (Mary). Camera, William Heise. Duration: 0:15... More

A morning bath / motion picture

An African American mother is shown giving her struggling child a bath. She thrusts him, kicking and struggling, into a tub of foaming suds. 60142 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright: Thomas A. Edison; 31Oct1896; 6... More

Admiral cigarette / motion picture

In front of a large backdrop with the words "Admiral Cigarette" are four people in costume: Uncle Sam, a clergyman, an Indian, and a businessman. To their left is a very large Admiral Cigarette box, that breaks... More

Tenderloin at night / motion picture

A man walks into a bar in the Tenderloin, where he is greeted enthusiastically by the patrons. The bartender brings a round of drinks for everyone. While one of the women distracts the newcomer, one of the men ... More

The successful, romantic drama, A grip of steel

41294 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Now! Handcuff me if you can. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." Management, W.J. Fielding. No. 3956. Forms part of... More

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

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

Capture of Boer battery by British /

From Edison films catalog: Nothing can exceed the stubborn resistance shown by the Gordon Highlanders, as we see them steadily advancing in the face of a murderous fire of the Boers, who are making their guns s... More

Uncle Josh in a spooky hotel /. 19th century, Library of Congress coll...

"The landlord enters with his rural guest. After examining the bed and other things in the room, Josh takes a seat beside the landlord, who tells him that there is a rumor that a ghost appears in that room ever... More

Capture of Boer battery / - Victorian era public domain image

"By the Gordon Highlanders. In the foreground are two Creusot guns, manned by the Dutch burghers. Smoke effects are due. The Highlanders are seen in the distance, approaching rapidly, easily distinguished by th... More

Sham battle at the Pan-American Exposition /

Large arches and columns are seen surrounding a flat field. In the foreground of the field, some American Indians on horseback ride toward the camera. The Indians are wearing feathers, war paint, and are carryi... More

Uncle Josh at the moving picture show /

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

A romance of the rail / - movie film screenshot

From Edison films catalog: A series of railroad scenes of novel and amusing interest. It opens with a view of an imposing station showing a pretty girl, dressed in white, seated on a trunk awaiting the arrival ... More

[Buster and Tige put a balloon vendor out of business] /

"Shows an Italian balloon vender near the "Flat-iron" Building, New York City. Mrs. Brown and Buster appear on the scene. Buster begins teasing his mamma to buy him a balloon, but she refuses. Buster whistles f... More