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Iconic scenes from classic silent films and comedies featuring notable actors in comedic situations and theatrical performances.

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Avalanche! The pursuit-party watches the beginning of this awesome event. Left to right: Anders (Peter Blitz), Nils (John McCallum), Noma (Sarah Crawford), Kara (Naida Gray) and Ispector (Jack Warner).Valley of Eagles stars Jack Warner, Naida Gray and John McCallum, an Independent Sovereign film, produced by Nat Bronsten and directed by Terence Young. After seven week's location in Sweden and Norway, the film was completed at Pinewood Studios. November 26, 1952. (Photo by Norman Gryspeerdt, J. Arthur Rank Organization Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Giant on motorcycle (from the circus) at the new RAI. December 15, 1961

JOAN FONTAINE and TYRONE POWER in THIS ABOVE ALL (1942), directed by ANATOLE LITVAK.

Alf Larsson as Nils Holgersson in front of the three Kungshögarna in Uppsala.

Cornel Wilde, Cesar Romero, Woody Herman (with clarinet), on-set of the Film, "Wintertime", 20th Century-Fox, 1943

MAN OF ARAN (1934), directed by ROBERT J. FLAHERTY.

HAROLD LLOYD in NEVER WEAKEN (1921), directed by FRED NEWMEYER.

CURD JÜRGENS and DANNY KAYE in ME AND THE COLONEL (1958), directed by PETER GLENVILLE.

The French National Lottery The Drum Of Fortune Completed -- A view of the drum of fortune taken in Paris today Oct. 20.The drum for the French National Lottery has been made and was seen today Oct. 20 as it will be used in the great draw. October 20, 1933. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

FRED MACMURRAY in SON OF FLUBBER (1963), directed by ROBERT STEVENSON.

Hollywood, 1930. Conchita Montenegro, upon getting off the train in Hollywood, where she is arriving to shoot a film, is greeted by María Alba and Carlos Borcosque.

Ulla-Britt Ekblom at a gear.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN and ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE in THE ROUNDERS (1914), directed by CHARLIE CHAPLIN.

Original caption: 'Sweeney Steps Out.' Sweeney is the star of one of the many instructive and entertaining movie shorts the Linz, Upper Austria American House lends to volunteer operators who display them at rural schools and social centers.

A scene from the 20th Century-Fox Production "Hotel for Women". November 01, 1939. (Photo by Stage).

American High School Band, 1960.

Male poses in costume at the annual Coldwater Ontario Canada Steampunk Festival.

05/01/1985. Tip and Coll in a nice photo. The humorous duo was formed by Luis Sánchez Polak and José Luis Coll.

So This Is Paris -- Trio of Gobs -- The boys in the sailor outfits are Gene Nelson, Tony Curtis and Paul Gilbert -- snapped in a comedy mood between scenes of United Press International's Technicolor musical extravaganza, "So This is Paris." Gloria De Haven and Corinne Calvet are their feminine co-stars. January 1, 1954. (Photo by Universal-International).

LOS SIN TECHO SE CALIENTAN A PRIMERA HORA SOBRE LAS REJAS DE LA MAQUINARIA DEL PALACE-THEATRE EN LONDRES. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. France.

ROBERT NEWTON in TREASURE ISLAND (1950), directed by BYRON HASKIN.

12/15/1910. From yesterday's Benefit performance at the Teatro Real. A scene from the second act of "Juan José": Juan José, Sr. Dicenta; Rosa, Mrs. Badillo.

ROBERT PRESTON and ALAN LADD in WHISPERING SMITH (1948), directed by LESLIE FENTON.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN in MODERN TIMES (1936), directed by CHARLIE CHAPLIN.

MARIE GLORY in LE PAQUEBOT TENACITY (1934), directed by JULIEN DUVIVIER.

HAROLD LLOYD in SAFETY LAST (1923), directed by FRED NEWMEYER.

Original Film Title: THE GREAT LOVER. English Title: THE GREAT LOVER. Film Director: ALEXANDER HALL. Year: 1949. Stars: BOB HOPE.

Marching band performing in a parade with an American flag (EV005442_H)

BOBBY DRISCOLL and ROBERT NEWTON in TREASURE ISLAND (1950), directed by BYRON HASKIN.

IVANA BAQUERO in PAN'S LABYRINTH (2006) -Original title: EL LABERINTO DEL FAUNO-, directed by GUILLERMO DEL TORO.

WILLIAM HOLDEN, ANNE BAXTER and WILLIAM BENDIX in BLAZE OF NOON (1947), directed by JOHN FARROW.

BURT LANCASTER in THE KILLERS (1946), directed by ROBERT SIODMAK.

JOSEPH COTTEN and ORSON WELLES in CITIZEN KANE (1941), directed by ORSON WELLES.

Charlie Chaplin in the silent film A Dog's Life, Anonymous

Anefo photo collection. Film recording "Ciske de Rat" in cinetone studios, director Wolfgang Staudte with the German Ciske, Hans Joachim the film was also released in a German version with German actors, ed.. June 6, 1955

Al McCoy & Charlie Goldman

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is a 1941 Universal Pictures comedy film starring W.C. Fields.

Anefo photo collection. Poppent theater. January 31, 1946

TONY CURTIS and FENELLA FIELDING in ARRIVEDERCI, BABY! (1966) -Original title: DROP DEAD DARLING-, directed by KEN HUGHES.

Renato Zanelle, baritone of the Metropolitan Opera, aiming a folding camera

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CHARLIE CHAPLIN in THE GOLD RUSH (1925), directed by CHARLIE CHAPLIN.

Anefo photo collection. Rudi Carrell television show; The Mountries (left Piet Bambergen, right Fred Plevier). January 12, 1962

PIRKKA-PEKKA PETELIUS in HAMLET GOES BUSINESS (1987) -Original title: HAMLET LIIKEMAAILMASSA-, directed by AKI KAURISMAKI.

Gilbert And Sullivan on Wheels.Ronert Morley and Maurice Evans who play the title roles in the film "Gilbert And Sullivan" decided to forget the quarrels which punctuated the joint career of their famous real life counterparts, when they came across an old fashioned two-seater on wheels on the lot at London Film Studios, Shepperton and decided to pedal off together to the canteen for lunch."Gilbert And Sullivan" is a Launder-Gilliat Technicolor production for London Films, starring Robert Morley and Maurice Evans in the title roles, and co-starring Eileen Herlie. Directed by Sidney Gilliat. March 20, 1953. (Photo by British Lion Film Corporation).

CHARLIE CHAPLIN in THE CIRCUS (1928), directed by CHARLIE CHAPLIN.

1930s UNCLE SAM DRESSED AS SANTA CLAUS DECORATING CHRISTMAS TREE WITH ICONS OF GOOD & SERVICES NEEDED DURING ECONOMIC DEPRESSION

GENE KELLY and FRANK SINATRA in ANCHORS AWEIGH (1945), directed by GEORGE SIDNEY.

Enterpreneurial spirit

Anefo photo collection. TV court, a moment from the court, v.l.n.r. The maid M. van Wijk and E. Lantink. October 31, 1962

01/23/1921. Madrid. In the Comic Theater. Loreto Prado and Enrique Chicote, with the Student Commission of the San Ildefonso Municipal School, who thanked them for the bonus given to their classmates in the tickets for Sunday's performances.

Anefo photo collection. Television game "A day in fear", Eric van Ingen. November 30, 1960

KIRK DOUGLAS, BURT LANCASTER, DEFOREST KELLEY and JOHN HUDSON in GUNFIGHT AT THE O. K. CORRAL (1957), directed by JOHN STURGES.

Box Office Draw Winner The motion picture herald annual poll has just elected Cockney film and stage start Ronald Shiner the biggest box office draw in a British film. Ronald Shiner nearly always portrays the typical London cockney in his parts and is one of the best loved comics in Britain. December 26,1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).

manutenzione, sostituzione di una ruota, 1956

Film still from 'Million Dollar Mermaid'

Don't forget your umbrella or other parcels - Photo shows a woman holding an umbrella while crossing a wet street. Positive paper print from lantern slide used in motion picture theaters as announcement.

RONALD COLMAN in ARROWSMITH (1931), directed by JOHN FORD.

Anefo photo collection. Visit beauty queen at Lucas Bols. March 6, 1953

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