Historic Theater Performances

A collection of black-and-white images depicting various theatrical scenes from early 20th-century Spanish performances, showcasing elaborate costumes and stage designs.

Anefo photo collection. Honoring from Albert van Dalsum in the Stadsschouwburg in Amsterdam. December 9, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

12/23/1917. In the Spanish theater, in Madrid. A scene of nonsense in two acts, by Muñoz Seca, "Jhon y Thum", Premiered last Monday.

11/02/1922. Madrid. In the Center theater. A scene from the Work, by the Álvarez Quintero Brothers, "The Turns the World Takes".

01/03/1917. At the Infanta Isabel theater. A scene from the Work, by Gonzalo Canto and J. Téllez de Sotomayor, "the Children of Aragón", Premiered last night.

Pantomime at Windsor Dec. 21st. 1941. Ballroom Scene. Dance Minuet. June 16, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.).

04/30/1917. At Queen Victoria's Theatre. A scene from the work "le Roi", with which the French company of Amelie Dieterle was presented to the Madrid public.

01/30/1913. Colonel Castañón. Final scene of the Zarzuela in two Acts of this title Premiered with good success at the Gran Via theater in Madrid.

03/15/1921. Madrid. At the Zarzuela theater. A scene from the Viennese Balls, which Perform these Days with excellent success.

Anefo photo collection. Honoring from Albert van Dalsum in the Stadsschouwburg in Amsterdam. December 9, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

March 1918. At the Zarzuela theater, in Madrid. A scene from Zarzuela, by Romero and Fernández Shaw, music by maestro Pepe Serrano, "the song of Oblivion", Premiered last night.

01/23/1907. Final Scene "Noise of Bells" work that is presented with great success at the Eslava theater. From left to right: Mr. Jacobito. Mr. Miro, Juanito. Mr. Perdiguero, Gutiérrez. Mr. Arana, Clarita. Miss Montesinos, Mrs. Filemona. Mrs. Lopez, Anita. Miss Eduarte, Maid. Ms. Cabrera, Preceptor.Mr. Rodriguez.

03/29/1918. At the Odeon, in Madrid. A scene from "Mother Chimera", by Enrique López Alarcón, Premiered last night.

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the General General. Throne speech. September 16, 1956

03/31/1915. From the Sainete festival. A scene from Antono Ramos Martin's play "la Aficion" performed by the Cervantes theater company.

04/30/1909. Imperial Coliseum Theater. "blue and red" from corral and Mairá.

11/08/1917. At the Eslava theater, in Madrid. A scene from the comedy in three acts, by Martínez Sierra, "Esperanza Nuestra", Premiered last night.

02/19/1907. Comedy Theatre. Final scene of the comedy in three acts "Miouette and her Mama".

01/30/1918. At the Martin theater in Madrid. A scene from Sainete, by Joselito Ortega (el Cuco), music by maestro Fuentes, "the triumph of Manoliyo", Premiered last night.

10/29/1907. The Floral Games of Jaén. The Queen of the Party, Miss Pilar Sánchez and her court of Love - photo Successors of fish.

03/31/1912. Madrid. The genius of Comedy. A reconstruction of "The Birds" by Aristophanes.

03/21/1917. In the Spanish theater. A scene from Repide's one-act dramatic episode, "Veteranos", released last night.

Dinner in honor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, President of India, 8:00PM. Actors perform onstage during the Opera Society of Washington's production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, following a state dinner in honor of President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Those pictured include: John Reardon (standing at left), Donald Gramm (center left), and Patricia Brooks (kneeling at right), of the New York City Opera Company; Kenneth Smith (standing in center), of the Metropolitan Opera Company. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.

12/18/1916. The function for the benefit of the Press Association. A scene from the Work, by asenjo and Torres del Álamo, with music by maestro Vives, "Mr. Pandolfo", whose first act premiered yesterday at the Zarzuela.

11/24/1915. Premiere at the Lara theater. A scene from the Comedy, by Linares Rivas, "Fantasmas", whose premiere was verified last night.

04/10/1917. In the Apollo theater. A scene from Zarzuela, by Varela y Torres, music by Martínez Abades, "the horseshoe of his Excellency", Premiered last night.

04/16/1920. Madrid. At the Apollo theater. A scene from the Zarzuela in two Acts, by Muñoz Seca, Musica, Musica by Miss Rodrigo "las Agañas de un Picaro" Premiered last night.

Old Vic Production Of "Hamlet" In Original Setting At Kronborg Castle, Elsinore. The scene during the now famous 'cabaret" performance of "Hamlet" which was performed in the dance hall of an hotel at Kronborg when the open air premier was washed out."Ophelia" (Vivien Leigh) and "Gertrude" (Doroth Dix) are seen in centre. July 20, 1937. (Photo by LNA).

Lille. Quatrieme Festival Cuturel International Etudiant. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

February 1914. Scene from the opera Las Golondrinas.

11/07/1918. At the Eslava theater, in Madrid. A scene from the Comic farce, adaptation of Reparaz, "Ladies' Reserve", Premiered last night.

10/31/1916. Premiere in Prince Alfonso. A scene from the third act of "the eternal don Juan".

04/18/1914. Last night's premiere at the Eslava. A scene from the play "Let's see if you take care of Amelia", arranged for the Spanish scene by D. José J. Cadenas.

01/16/1919. In the Infanta Isabel theater. A scene from Muñoz Seca's comedy, "a Calderón drama", Premiered last night.

11/20/1918. At the Eslava theater, in Madrid. A scene from the comic novel in three acts, by Martínez Sierra, "Dream of an August Night", Premiered last night.

09/30/1916. Last night's premiere at Zarzuela. A scene from "Vaudeville" "Federico el Grande", lyrics by Mr. Gutiérrez Gamero, music by maestro Alonso.

01/16/1923. Price Theater - scene from "The Silk and Gold Arqlequins", tragicomedy by Amichatis.

02/13/1913. The premiere of Last Night. A scene from the new three-act prose comedy by Eduardo Marquina, "when the Rosales Bloom", premiered last night at the Princesa.

13 theatre players named on negative

Stage of the imperial opera in Berlin, September 1908.

11/06/1930. The Chauffeur", by Antonio Paso and Tomás Borrás, Premiered in the comedy.

Madrid, 02/23/1907. Tribute to Valera. Representation of the philosophical love dialogue "Asclepigenia", verified at the party given at the Athenaeum, in honor and commemoration of its author, the unforgettable Mr. Juan Valera.

11/15/1921. Madrid. In the King Alfonso theater. A scene from the comedy in three acts, by Muñoz Seca, "Grandfather's Plans", Premiered last night.

Parker Watkins and others. 1936. Photographs. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Photographs and Prints Division. African Americans , Performing arts, African Americans , Theater, African American theater, African Americans in the performing arts, Plays, Theatrical productions, Operas, New York (N.Y.)

02/11/1920. Madrid at the Infanta Isabel theater. A scene from the two-act comedy "The World in a Handkerchief" original by the Álvarez Quintero Brothers Premiered last night.

Madrid, June 1914. Performance of the operetta "The Princess of the Dollar" at the Teatro Apolo. In the image, the first figures of the Italian operetta company Amadeo Granieri who perform in the performance.

02/01/1917. In the Apollo theater. A scene from the comic operetta by Miguel de Palacios, music by maestro Calleja, "the Rajah of Bengal", Premiered last night.

05/29/1908. Dance in the palace of the Counts of Casa Valencia.

04/10/1917. At the Cervantes theater. A scene from the comedy in three acts, by Compañera and López Núñez, "Cosas que Vuelven", Premiered last night.

08/13/1923. Saint Sebastian. At the Victoria Eugenia theater. A scene from the fourth painting of Marquina's admirable work "A Night in Venice".

12/22/1916. In the Spanish theater. A scene from the Comedy, by Reparaz, "the Merry Husbands", Premiered last night.

01/25/1921. Madrid. In the Eslava theater. The new and notable actress Carmen Oliver Cobeña and her mother, the illustrious artist Carmen Cobeña, in a scene from "good teacher It's love or la Boba Discreta", with which she debuted.

JENNY JUGO and IVAN MOSJOUKINE in CASANOVA (1927), directed by ALEXANDRE VOLKOFF.

02/20/1920. Madrid. In Elteatro de Centro. A scene from Peña and López Montenegro's play "an adventure in Paris" Premiered yesterday.

12/25/1906. Spanish Theater, first act of "La Pasadera", by Gresac and Croisset, adapted by Federico Reparaz. In the image, from left to right: Mrs. María Guerrero, Mrs. Cirera, Mrs. Salverda and Mr. Fernando Díaz de Mendoza.

09/13/1918. Madrid. Infanta Isabel Theater. A scene from the Comedy, by Reig, "the Commodore's son", Premiered last night.

05/19/1920. Madrid. Two Theatrical News. 1.- a scene from the second act of Vaudeville "the second Husband", premiered with great success at the Infanta Isabel theater for Zorrilla's benefit. 2.- a scene from the Sainete "Guitarras y Bandurrias" Premiered downtown at the Ramón Peña benefit.

02/21/1919. Madrid. In the Princess theater. A scene from the drama in three acts, by the Álvarez Quintero Brothers, "la Calumniada" Premiered last night.

Madrid, November 1902. Teatro de La Comedia. "The happiness of others." Act one, scene XII of the comedy in three acts and a prologue, by Messrs. Álvarez Quintero.

11/17/1921. Madrid. At the Zarzuela theater. A scene from the Musical comedy, lyrics and music by maestro Millan, "Glorias del Pueblo", Premiered last night.

08/31/1916. At Queen Victoria's Theatre. A scene from the Operetta "The Queen of Cinema", Premiered last night for the opening of the season.

Anefo photo collection. Fireworks on the Malieveld, the royal guests. June 29, 1965

RONALD COLMAN in A DOUBLE LIFE (1947), directed by GEORGE CUKOR.

Anefo photo collection. Prime Minister of Film "The wonderful life of Willem Parel in the Cineas Damrak. 11 February 1955

ECHEGARAY , JOSE ESCRITOR ESPAÑOL . MADRID 1832 - 1916 SALUDANDO AL PUBLICO TRAS EL ESTRENO DE " MALA HERENCIA " , JUNTO A MARIA GUERRERO Y FERNANDO DIAZ DE MENDOZA. TEATRO ESPAÑOL DE MADRID , AÑO 1902.

13 theatre players named on negative

Spectacle. Skådespel.

01/17/1907. Comedy Theater - Madrid second act of the play Premiered Yesterday "life and Sweetness", Premiered Last Night. (Julia) Mrs. Pino; (Plinio) Mr. Calvo.

"El misántropo" de Molière, Teatre Romea, 1922, dirigida por Adrià Gual. Fotografía de Josep M. de Sagarra. Institut del Teatre de Barcelona.

March 1918. At the Comic Theater in Madrid. A scene from the Magazine, of Rendón and Maestro Millán, "the masters of the World".

The Builder of the Cathedral. 1919. Photographs. Billy Rose Theatre Division

10/19/1926. Madrid. At the Zarzuela theater. A scene from the Work, by José Ramos Martin and Francisco García Pacheco, with Music by maestro Luna, "the Muses of the Trianon", Premiered Last Night.

02/18/1916. At the Infanta Isabel theater. A scene from the Comedy, by Muñoz seca and Pérez Fernández, "Lolita Tenorio", Premiered last night.

10/04/1923. A scene at the Infanta Isabel theater in Madrid from the Comedy "Cocolin" by Luis de Vargas.

03/21/1917. At the Eslava theater. A scene from the Car "Starlight of our Salvation", Premiered last night with the Movie "Christus".

11/30/1914. In the Spanish theater. A scene from the work "Aben-Humeya", original by Villaespesa, Premiered with great success.

Tom Mix, a Lochinvar of the Plains, snatches Billie Dove from her wedding in 'The Lucky Horseshoe', 1925.

Anefo photo collection. Theater performance English club in the Netherlands. April 6, 1954. The Netherlands

01/05/1919. In the Centro theater, in Madrid. A scene from the Drama, by Fernández Ardavin, "la Campana", Premiered last night.

Elsevier photo collection. On June 20, the premièrw of the comedy will be introduced into 3 acts by Courbier "Aimée" in Amsterdam by the municipal theater company. From left to right John Gobau, Jos van Gasteren and Jan van Ees. 19 June 1942. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Pablo Sorozábal, Greeting on Stage, in 1953 after the premiere of the Opera "Canigó" at the Barcelona high school.

QUO VADIS (1925), directed by GABRIELE D'ANNUNZIO.

Anefo photo collection. Lustrum party USC Utrechts Student Corps. Opposing play "François Villon", with Princess Irene as Duchess of Orleans. June 30, 1961. Utrecht (city)

01/31/1913. A work by Marquina. A moment from the comedy in three acts "when the Rosales Bloom", which will premiere next Monday at the Princesa.

Anefo photo collection. Annual party Adelborsten Den Helder. December 22, 1951. Den Helder

Anefo photo collection. TV "The weighted marriage" with Lony Vonk, Arnie Steiner, Joke Knaap, Johan van Haagen. February 7, 1962

01/23/1912. Last night's premiere in Spanish. A scene from the first painting of the third act of the play titled "fin de Condena", original by D. Juan Arzadun.

Washington, D.C.: April 4, 1927 The biggest mouth in the world went on exhibit today as part of a campaign for better tooth care among school children.

02/01/1917. At the Infanta Isabel theater. A scene from the comedy in three acts, adapted by F. Lepina and Tedeschi, "The Palace of the Marchioness", which premiered last night.

Royal Princesses In Pantomime -- Princess Elizabeth left as "Aladdin" and Princess Margaret Rose as "Princess Roxana" as they appeared in this year's Royal Pantomime. The caste included local children, evacuees and friends of the Royal Household. All the dresses were made from scraps supplied by the children.The Kind and Queen attended rehearsals and performances and some of the jokes were supplied by his Majesty. The proceeds were given to various Charities. January 01, 1944.

Queen Will Attend Coronation Opera "Gloriana" - The Queen (played by Joan Cross) being greeted by the recorder of Norwich (Michael Longdon). Photo taken at yesterday's dress rehearsal at Covent Garden.This evening at the Royal Opera house, Covent Garden, London, the Queen will attend the first performance of The Opera "Gloriana".The Opera has been specially written for coronation year by Benjamin Britten. It tells The Tragic story of Elizabeth and her courtier the earl of Essex.When Elizabeth I was already and old woman she developed an intense if slightly Ridiculous affection for the earl of Essex who was then Hardly more than a boy. June 08, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Madrid, May 1913. Comedy Theatre. A scene from the last act of Antonio Domínguez's new three-act comedy, "The Good Will", performed by Miss Pérez de Vargas, Mrs. Alba and Mr. Bonafé and Mr. González.

12/14/1917. At the Eslava theater, in Madrid. A scene from the burlesque tale in three acts, by Manuel Abril, "The Princess Who Sucked Her Finger", Premiered last night.

02/15/1917. In the Apollo theater. A scene from Sainete, by Antonio Ramos Martín, music by maestro Roig, "mantequilla de Soria", Premiered last night.

Children's ball, historical engraving, circa 1885

Parker Watkins with raised sword, and others. 1936. Photographs. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Photographs and Prints Division. African Americans , Performing arts, African Americans , Theater, African American theater, African Americans in the performing arts, Plays, Theatrical productions, Operas, New York (N.Y.)

Theatrical Successes in the year 1922.6. "The Peacock", at the Eslava Theater.

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