vaudeville

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

Spectators in the grandstand watching the vaudeville act at the World'...

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Vaudeville (84 Photographs) - Public domain, Federal Theatre Project 1...

Federal Theatre Project Collection: Production Records-Photographic Negatives File. The Photographic Negatives File is a collection of approximately 9,000 negatives, mainly from the New York, NY units, document... More

Dry Island All Star Vaudeville and Burlesque.

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

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John J. McNally's new vaudeville farce, Star and garter.

Will F. Phillips' complicated farcical extravaganza, A bell boy

"Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Cab! Sir? Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cincinnati, O." No. 3740. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

58736 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The Three Rosebuds: Lottie, Mabel, Molly. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2798. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The new Siberia by Bartley Campbell.

Caption: I'll pay for it! Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti - N.Y." MacDonough & Kennedy, proprietors. NY-7067. Similar poster with different details and different size: POS - TH - 1... More

McIntyre and Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

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Columbian amazons, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 ...

Z40034 U.S. Copyright Office Created by "H.A. Thomas & Wylie Lith. Co., N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Featuring: Three Rosebuds; George Leslie. No. 2743. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

62927 U.S. Copyright Office "From copyrighted photograph 1894 by J. Schloss, N.Y." Caption: Sylvia Thorne, the American Venus. Created by "Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical poster col... More

The rounders, a vaudeville in three acts and four scenes.

George W. Lederer's Belle of New York the rage of two continents : boo...

D14828 U.S. Copyright Office "65 people direct from Shaftesbury Theatre, London and Casino Theatre, New York." Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York... More

East Lynne. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

M20146 U.S. Copyright Office "A.S. Seer's Print, N.Y. (copyrighted)." Created by A.S. Seer's Print, N.Y. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Diplomacy - Drawing. Public domain image.

Created by "A.S. Seer's-Print., N.Y." Pieces missing. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Sandow motion picture - movie film screenshot

Strong-man Eugene (Eugen) Sandow poses in a long shot on a bare stage against a black background, wearing only tight trunks and laced sandals. He begins with his arms folded against his chest, looking off scree... More

Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety Spectacular Extravaganza Co.

Caption: I wants ma baby!. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2756. Rice & Barton, props. & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Gus Van, Vaudeville comic & singer (baseball)]

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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

[Long line of boys and men at Vaudeville Show. Saturday P.M.] Locatio...

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A. Stanley, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photograph shows Aileen Stanley (aka Maude Elsie Aileen Muggeridge) (1893-1982), who was a singer, active in vaudeville and a recording artist on bestselling Victrola recordings. (Source: Flickr Commons project... More

"Vaudeville frolic" Gala midnight show New Year's eve : 15 acts.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Vaudeville Frolic" at the Savoy Theatre, San Diego, Calif., showing an orchestra and dancing girls on a stage.

"Two a day" by Gene Stone and Jack Robinson A cavalcade of vaudeville.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Two a Day" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing two men and a dancing girl.

Traveling carnival at Old Trap, North Carolina. This troupe follows th...

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Vaudeville (84 Photographs) - Public domain, Federal Theatre Project 1...

Federal Theatre Project Collection: Production Records-Photographic Negatives File. The Photographic Negatives File is a collection of approximately 9,000 negatives, mainly from the New York, NY units, document... More

Elsie Shaw, a 6 year old cartoner during the summer, Seacoast Canning ...

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[Dancing chorus girl with cane and blue hat]

L5856 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyrighted J.E. Jackson, N.Y." Title devised. Title on copyright record: Burlesque D. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: Clever Carrie DeMar. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2722. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

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The rounders, a vaudeville in three acts and four scenes.

George W. Lederer's Belle of New York the rage of two continents : boo...

D17235 U.S. Copyright Office "65 people direct from Shaftesbury Theater, London and Casino Theater, New York." Caption: M'lle Bonne Bouche. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan... More

Eldora, the premier equilibrist and juggler of the world

At head of title: Drawing cards. Created by "The Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." John F. Fields, sole propr. & mgr. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: McMa... More

Diplomacy. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Created by "A.S. Seer's-Print., N.Y." Pieces missing. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Woman in burlesque costume in front of rocky outcrops]

K13237 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright Metropolitan Litho. Studio, 29 Warren St., N.Y., 1879." J.E. Jackson, agent. Signed: R. Muller. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Li... More

The Arabian nights, or Aladdin's wonderful lamp

"Imperial Burlesque Co. under the direction of Joseph Brooks & Alfred Thompson." Created by The Courier Lith. Co., Buffalo, N.Y. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Cupid and Psyche / - vaudeville film

"An original dance by the Leander Sisters, performed at the Sutro Baths, San Francisco, Cal. One is dressed as Cupid, with the accompanying wings, bow and arrow; the other represents Psyche. The dance is full o... More

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

[Vignettes of ballroom scene, stabbing attempt, and a couple]

14050 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3620. Title devised. 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)

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

645..? U.S. Copyright Office Caption: McWatters & Tyson in Scenes in a dressing room. Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." John R. Considine, sole proprietor;... More

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: Smith & Campbell. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2720. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: Elizabeth Murray. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2801. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Beach and crowded boardwalk with vaudeville theater onpier, possibly ...

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Hazel Bess Laugenour i.e., Laugenour "Neptunes Perfect Girl"

Photograph shows vaudeville performer Hazel Bess Laugenour (1892- ?), who was the first woman to swim across the San Francisco Bay on August 11, 1911. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011) Title from data prov... More

Bert Williams #2 - A black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo

Portrait of Egbert "Bert" Williams (1874-1922) as black-face minstrel comedian. J 248421 U.S. Copyright Office. Photo by Samuel Lumiere. Title from copyright registration records. This record contains unverifie... More

Spectators in the grandstand watching the vaudeville act at the World'...

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

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John J. McNally's new vaudeville farce, The Rogers Brothers in Central...

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Company direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, ...

Caption: Joseph Hart. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2721. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Give to the needy Join the mayor's welfare milk fund : Monster vaudevi...

Poster announcing vaudeville show to raise funds for the needy through New York City Mayor Edwards' milk fund, showing a large bottle of milk. Date stamped on verso: Feb 2 1939. Sponsored by Mayor Edwards' Welf... More

McIntyre & Heath's Comedians the epitome of vaudeville.

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Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival

41296 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Stoke Moore's rag time ball : the most novel & expensive act ever presented by a minstrel company : a wealth of beautiful scenery, gorgeous costumes ... More

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: Frank Gardiner. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2790. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

58733 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Fleurette & Frank Gardiner. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2807. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety Spectacular Extravaganza Co.

Caption: Have a good time, but don't get gay. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2757. Rice & Barton, proprietors & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library... More

Barnum the hypnotist, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 18...

Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress) Forms part of: McManus-Young collection of pictorial material relating to magic.

Charles Frohman presents the latest Parisian farce success, The husban...

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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

Hoyt's A bunch of keys polished up to date.

D13513 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4722. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Marquee of the Pantages Theatre, a legendary movie and vaudeville pala...

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Vaudeville show with dainty dancing diversions, follies of vaudeville

From the collections of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division. Container number: Thr E R3 Performed in Washington, D.C. on week of March 27, 1916

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

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"Two a day" A cavalcade of vaudeville by Gene Stone and Jack Robinson ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Two a Day" at the Alcazar theater, showing two men on stage with dancing girls. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Abbey's Humpty Dumpty Combination

"Entered according to Act of Congress by Henry E. Abbey." Abbey & Hickey, proprietors. Created by "Strobridge & Co. Lith., Cinti, O." Signed: Matt Morgan. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Company direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, ...

Caption: Joseph Hart. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2721. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Three women in tights and feathers]

33244 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 587. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Poster - Rose Hill English Folly Co. - Public domain lithograph

Caption: Our boquet [sic] of beauties. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Courier Company, Lith. Dpt., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 3012. Rice & Barton, prop's & managers. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Lib... More

Stuart (the male Patti) in the new 1492

"Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyright 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3398. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

47901 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Kelly & Ashby. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2735. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

Puck magazine cover - The political vaudeville / Keppler.

Illustration shows the business representative or "walking delegate" for the Pennsylvania coal miners' union doing a song and dance on a stage for the benefit of striking coal miners; lurking in the shadows is ... 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

Long line of boys and men at Vaudeville Show. Saturday P.M. Location:...

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This old vaudeville house, built in the 1930s in Alpine, Texas, was pu...

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Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

Caption: The world renowned Henri French. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2744. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

47900 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Kelly & Ashby. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2718. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co. direct from Weber & Fields Music Hall, New ...

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Frederick Bancroft, prince of magicians

A245762 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The magician's palace : a realization of the most extravagant dreams of the Arabian nights. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York.... More

[Women wearing brief costumes, holding veils, with feathers in her hai...

33245 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 588. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Abbey's Humpty Dumpty Combination

"Entered according to Act of Congress by Henry E. Abbey." Abbey & Hickey, proprietors. Created by "Strobridge & Co. Lith., Cinti, O." Signed: Matt Morgan. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Bon Ton Burlesquers 365 days ahead of them all.

Caption: On the string. Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6090. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Give to the needy Join the mayor's welfare milk fund : Monster vaudevi...

Poster announcing vaudeville show to raise funds for the needy through New York City Mayor Edwards' milk fund, showing a large bottle of milk. Date stamped on verso: Feb 2 1939. Sponsored by Mayor Edwards' Welf... More

Gus and Max Rogers in John J. McNally's latest vaudeville farce, Roger...

B. F. Keith Memorial Theatre, 539 Washington Street, Boston, Suffolk C...

Significance: The B.F. Keith Memorial Theatre is one of the finest examples of the moving picture palace at its highest stage of development. Designed in the grand Baroque manner by Thomas W. Lamb, one of the ... More

Traveling carnival at Old Trap, North Carolina. This troupe follows th...

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Vaudeville show with dainty dancing diversions, follies of vaudeville

From the collections of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division. Container number: Thr E R3 Performed in Washington, D.C. on week of March 27, 1916

La chat noir the new Parisian vaudeville

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A dash in vaudeville a comedy sketch

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A dash in vaudeville a comedy sketch

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A brave coward vaudeville sketch in one act

The lobster and the wise guy vaudeville act and monologue

The matinee girls a satirical revue of theatre lobby incidents

The yachting party a vaudeville act in three scenes

The yachting party a vaudeville act in three scenes

The yachting party a vaudeville act in three scenes

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

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A musical comedy courtship vaudeville playlet with interpolated music

A happy home a comedy sketch in one scene

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