Classic Musical Performances

Black and white snapshots of dynamic musical performances from historical films, featuring large ensemble casts and elegant dance routines.

Roy Shipstad (left), Eddie Shipstad (right) with Ice Follies, on-set of the Film, "The Ice Follies of 1939", MGM, 1939
Roy Shipstad (left), Eddie Shipstad (right) with Ice Follies, on-set of the Film, "The Ice Follies of 1939", MGM, 1939
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42ND STREET (1933), directed by LLOYD BACON.
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42ND STREET (1933), directed by LLOYD BACON.
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MAYRA GOMEZ KEMP and MARIA KOSTY in DING-DONG (1980) -Original title: DING-DONG-TV-, directed by JOSE ANTONIO PLAZA.
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03/31/1931. Ladies of the Vallisoletana aristocracy in The "end of the Party" in the performance Held today at the Calderón theater to benefit the Tuberculosis Children pavilion.
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Movie Stars Win Bal Masque Prizes -- Actress Loretta Young, center, won first prize for the most beautiful mask at a benefit party given here last night for St. John's Hospital in nearby Santa Monica. Her mask modeled after a Hindu Temple and decorated with costume jewerly won over the jeweled and peacock feathered creation worn by Irene Dunne, right; and the crystal bedecked mask worn by Lana Turner, left, was a close third. Many Hollywood stars turned out for the benifit, and some wore masks costing several hundred dollars. January 29, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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USA, New York City, Harlem, Trinidadian Dancers Whirl On Top Of Parade Float, Harlem, Trinidadian Dancers Whirl On Top Of A Float Moving Up Seventk Ave., Between 110th And 142d Sts., In Yesterday's Lively West Indies Day Carnival. Calypso Orchestra Joined The March. 1947
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Scene from the ballet Sleeping Beauty, illustration from the yearbook Moderne Kunst in Meisterholzschnitten, Modern Art in Master Woodcuts, 1900
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Anefo photo collection. Schleswijkrevue, Christine Spierenburg visit to Salzhamgut. September 10, 1964
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Anefo photo collection. Russian dance group rehearses in Carre. April 5, 1954
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Large Stage Production, on-set of the Film, "Top Of The Town", Universal Pictures, 1937
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Anefo photo collection. Bauhaus exhibition in urban museum wire ballet figure of Oscar Schlemmer. November 26, 1968
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Artist group ca. 1938, 1930s, exact location unknown, Germany, Europe
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SARA MONTIEL in LA REINA DEL CHANTECLER (1962), directed by RAFAEL GIL.
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A television rehearsal took place today at the Alexandra Palace studio with the aid of the ***** from the Windmill theatre. Rehearsal in progress showing cameras, light and general set up of the studio with the "Windmill Theatre" girls performing. April 10, 1946. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).
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New York City Ballet, Premiere. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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Final Rehearsal. Members of the National ! Theatre ballet company, who arrived in Sydney late last night, were at the Tivoli Theatre early today for final rehearsal of Corroboree,which opens for a two weeks season to night. February 16, 1951.
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Anefo photo collection. Rosa muscle hoop evening. 60th birthday. November 13, 1951. Amsterdam
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PASTORA IMPERIO in LA MARQUESONA (1939), directed by EUSEBIO FERNANDEZ ARDAVIN.
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Anefo photo collection. Visit Princess Antoinette from Monaco to Amsterdam. Visit to Performance Georgian ballet in the Apollo Hole. The Soviet Russian State Sensemble "the Georgians" on stage. November 2, 1962
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Traditional boys' choir, 1930s, group of children in historical costumes singing together in a choir. The scene appears harmonious and solemn, historical photo
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1940s THREE SINGING SMILING INNOCENT CHOIRBOYS EYING FOURTH GUILTY BOY STANDING IN MIDDLE WITH BIG BLACK EYE LOOKING AT CAMERA
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The Tait Brothers; Enterpreneurs.Street Stopwork meetings by a grand opera cast made Nevin Tate hustle. November 16, 1955.
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BROADWAY THROUGH A KEYHOLE (1933), directed by LOWELL SHERMAN.
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Historic photograph, female dancers, around 1920
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Anefo photo collection. Thirty-one snip and snap revue. Trea Dobbs and Donald Jones. July 11, 1968
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CARMEN SEVILLA, PAQUITA RICO and LOLA FLORES in EL BALCON DE LA LUNA (1962), directed by LUIS SASLAVSKY.
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A demonstration by the Women's League of Health and Beauty at the London Coliseum, where a class of ninety girls made their stage debut in 1938. Date: 1938
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Large Stage Production, on-set of the Film, "Sweet Adeline", Warner Bros., 1934
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A Wish For The Quads: The delighted Taylor quads seen rubbing the "Magic Lamp" held by French skater Jacqueline Du Bief (22) who plays a principal role in "Aladdin on Ice", after they had seen the show at Wembley recently. With their skates on ready to show their paces on the ice, the quads (left to right) are: Paula: Robert: Annette and Kevin (taking the matter very seriously). The boys' whishes are a debatable point, but it is a foregone conclusion that little Annette who was enthralled by the show, is wishing that she could one day be an ice star like Mile du Bief.The 6-years-old Taylor quads of Edmonton (London) were recently taken to see their first ice pantomime "Aladdin On Ice" at the Empire Pool, Wembley. The four youngsters were thrilled by this show, especially in view of the fact that they have recently been given a pair of ice skates each and are now learning to skate themselves, so they had a "Personal" interest in the show. They had another thrill in store for them, for
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Anefo photo collection. Generale ice revue Apollohal. November 1, 1948
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Male choir, historic photograph, around 1922
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JACK LEMMON, MARILYN MONROE and TONY CURTIS in NOT TONIGHT, JOSEPHINE! (1959) -Original title: SOME LIKE IT HOT-, directed by BILLY WILDER.
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Anefo photo collection. Schleswijkrevue, v.l.n.r. Herbert Joeke, Teddy Scholten Piet Muyselaar, Willy Walden, Aase Rasmusen, Louis Dussee. September 10, 1964
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ANALIA GADE in THE GIRLS IN BLUE (1957) -Original title: MUCHACHAS DE AZUL-, directed by PEDRO LAZAGA.
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""Hollywood Cavalcade""
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ROBERT PRESTON in THE MUSIC MAN (1962), directed by MORTON DACOSTA.
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The Parker Sisters - Eula, Marie and Pat - starring in the A.B.C's show - "It's a Date" tonight (Thrusday) at 7-15 p.m. from 2FC. Also appearing in this programme are Wee Georgie Wood, and Tommy Trinder, the A. B. C. Variety Orchestra and Melbourne Singers. November 22, 1948. (Photo by Athol Shmith Studio).
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Europe, March, 1926 An all woman jazz band.
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Dancers backed by the Pacific Fleet Band perform at a United Service Organizations (USO) show in the base theater. Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)
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Anefo photo collection. Premiere "Holiday on Ice" in new RAI. Exclusive PAROOL. February 1, 1962
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Applicants to Paramount Motion Picture School
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BROOKE SHIELDS in PRETTY BABY (1978), directed by LOUIS MALLE.
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PERCY KILBRIDE in MA AND PA KETTLE ON VACATION (1953), directed by CHARLES LAMONT.
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Hay! Hay!! So This Is Paris -- Gene Nelson, Tony Curtis and Paul Gilbert, three gobs fresh off the fleet (fresh is the word!) and heading for a leave in Paris, stop to admire some rural French scenery in a scene from "So this is Paris," It's Universal- International's big Technicolor musical, Tony Curtis ' first song-and dance film, in which the sailor boys star with Gloria De Haven, Corinne Calvet and a "Miss Universe of 1954," Myrna Hansen, "Miss U.S.A of 1954", Allison Hayes and others. January 1, 1954. (Photo by Universal-International).
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Carmen Amaya (1918-1963), bailarina de flamenco de origen gitano, acompañada a la guitarra por su padre y hermano. Año 1935.
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Children from the China Beach Protestant Orphanage and the Danang Protestant Bible School perform a nativity pageant for the Force Logistic Command Marines at Maintenance Battalion in December 1970. The Marines were captivated by the angelic voices of the children as they watched the performance for nearly two hours.
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Four acrobats with bicycles, ca. 1926, 1920s, exact place unknown, Germany, Europe
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Boosting carnival ticket sales (197)
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***** The Television -- Windmill girls being televised Alexandra Palace this afternoon, during the test.***** which has been suspended since the ***** war, is to be resumed in June. ***** Alexandra Palace, and Windmill girls *****.Television, suspended in Britain when war broke out, will probably be resumed in June. Here are girls taking part in the recent tests. April 10, 1946. (Photo by Fox Photos).
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SILVANA MANGANO in BITTER RICE (1949) -Original title: RISO AMARO-, directed by GIUSEPPE DE SANTIS.
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A troupe of dancers () The ten (Doris) O'Shea Girls - a terrific Date: circa 1930s
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I am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang', 1932. A jobless veteran, Paul Muni (top) tries to pawn the Congressional Medal of Honor he won in the A.E.F, but they're a drug on the market. He is famous for a robbery he didn't comit.