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Historical Black-and-White Performances

A collection of vintage theatrical scenes in black-and-white, featuring performances with dramatic expressions and period costumes, evoking nostalgia.

Anefo photo collection. Television: Kees de Jongen, NCRV. Recording one of the scenes. 1 June 1971
Anefo photo collection. Television: Kees de Jongen, NCRV. Recording one of the scenes. 1 June 1971
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PETER LAWFORD, JIMMY DURANTE, KATHRYN GRAYSON, JUNE ALLYSON and LAURITZ MELCHIOR in TWO SISTERS FROM BOSTON (1946), directed by HENRY KOSTER.
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Bernice Claire, on-set of the Film, "Song Of The Flame", First National Pictures, 1930
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Anefo photo collection. Records television series De Graaf van Monte Christo. Scene with v.l.n.r. Ben Aerden, Jack Horn and Wim De Meyer. November 19, 1970
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Anefo photo collection. Opera platée of composer Jean Philippe Rameau in Carre. Platée (Michel Senechal) in his costume. June 13, 1968. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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Philippe Forquet (seated center-left), Sandra Dee, on-set of the Film, "Take Her, She's Mine", 20th Century-Fox, 1963
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Rex Ingram, shirtless, with gun, and crowd. 1938 - 1938. 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, Harlem (New York, N.Y.), Haiti
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Myrna Fahey, Mark Damon, on-set of the film, "House Of Usher", American International Pictures, 1960
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JACK CARSON, CASS DALEY and ROSEMARY CLOONEY in RED GARTERS (1954), directed by ALAN MARSHALL.
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Anefo photo collection. 35 Repro's topical film truth knows no limits. November 3, 1949
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Betta St. John, on-set of the British film, "Corridors Of Blood", aka "Doctor From Seven Dials", MGM, 1958
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Germany, Berlin, 17.10.1992, whorball, in the Tränenpalast, a game that evening - who is real, who is dressed up
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Wolves of Hollywood. October 31, 1947. (Photo by Wide World Photo).
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CLAUDETTE COLBERT and LOUISE BEAVERS in IMITATION OF LIFE (1934), directed by JOHN M. STAHL.
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ABRA CADABRA (EV001361_H)
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Anefo photo collection. TelevisionOperette "My sister and me". Sigrid Koetse and Johan card. January 1, 1962
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Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, on-set of the Film, "Falling in Love", Paramount Pictures, 1984
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Bobby Kaye with clowns
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Man showing off his strength while others watch in disbelief (EV006746_H)
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HENRY FONDA, JOHN CARRADINE, JANE DARWELL and DORRIS BOWDON in THE GRAPES OF WRATH (1940), directed by JOHN FORD.
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Anefo photo collection. VPRO television. "The word" by Kaj Munk, Joris Diels, right next to him Henny Orri, Piet Römer and Peter Oosthoek. April 17, 1963
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Still from the silent Japanese movie starring T Yoshida, K Fujima and R Sawa. Dated 1926
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Anefo photo collection. Rehearsal in costume 'The man of La Mancha'. Guus Hermus and Lex Goudsmit "on horseback". December 19, 1968
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LARRY SEMON.
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1940s GROUP OF YOUNG ADULTS COUPLES POSING WEARING PARTY COSTUMES MAN IN CLOWN COSTUME OPERATING HOME MOVIE CAMERA AND LIGHTS
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Exhibit. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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Woodside, Levin, by Leslie Adkin. Gift of G. L. Adkin family estate, 1964.
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Image of a scene from the program "ABC Expres" of the ABC cabaret.
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Marching band (EV007770_H)
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Anefo photo collection. Wedding of Kloris and Roosje in the Stadsschouwburg. January 1, 1963
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12/31/1935. The famous comic artists, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, during their performance in "A Pair of Gypsies".
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Anefo photo collection. Heart trade fair in the RAI, Scottish Pipers from the Red Hackles on the stock exchange. September 11, 1972. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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Bathing scene from movie with Gary Cooper and Paulette Goddard
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Anefo photo collection. First VARA television broadcast. Nel Oostkant declamates. October 9, 1951
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"Skin of our Teeth" (Salut a la France). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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Bing Crosby Stars in role once played by: A) Al Jolson B) Joe E Brown C) Will Rogers D) Harold Llayd. May 25, 1951. (Photo by Cowles Syndicate)
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Europe, Switzerland, Lucerne. Fasnacht Carnival costumes, Lucerne Train Station
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Exhibit. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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Anefo photo collection. Recording on Telerecording from the TV game "Tobias and the angel". May 15, 1959
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Family home cinema, 1930s, A family sits together in front of a film projector and watches with excitement, historical photo
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Anefo photo collection. Opening of the General General. Queen speaks to the throne speech. September 21, 1948
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Anefo photo collection. Holland Festival Opera "Monsieur Le Pourseauqnac" in the Stadsschouwburg in Amsterdam. Vaa Canne Meyer and Andre Vessieres. June 14, 1963. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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Anefo photo collection. Christmas game in the big or St. Bavo church in Haarlem. December 17, 1945. Haarlem, Noord-Holland
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Anefo photo collection. Holland Festival Opera "Monsieur Le Pourseauqnac" in the Stadsschouwburg in Amsterdam. V.l.n.r. Andre Vessieres, Erna Sporenberg and Heinz Rehfuss. June 14, 1963. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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Anefo photo collection. General rehearsal for the Christmas game that will be performed in the Sustdijk Palace in the garage. December 21, 1960
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The Crazy Gang: (left to right) Jimmy Gold, Charlie Naughton, Bud Flanagan, Teddie Knox, Jimmy Nervo. February 18, 1953.
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Opera. Lina Belle (Dame Quickley), Lorraine Davies (Mistress Page), and John Dudley (Fenton), in a scene from Verdi's comic Opera Falstaff. The season opened at the Conservatorium on Saturday, and the Opera will be repeated tomorrow, Thursday, Saturday and on two nights next week. June 20, 1949.
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Application of Darwinism in the twentieth century. Cartoon by George du Maurier. From 'Punch', London, 24 April 1880
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Anefo photo collection. Carnival in Amsterdam in Krasnapolski, Miss Carnaval and Prince Carnival during the crazy party. February 19, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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FRED ASTAIRE in IRVING BERLIN'S EASTER PARADE (1948) -Original title: EASTER PARADE-, directed by CHARLES WALTERS.
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Anefo photo collection. "Nachasyl" from Maxim Gorki at comedia with Rika Hopper, Cor Hermus and Jos Liesting. April 10, 1949. Haarlem
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BUSBY BERKELEY in FOOTLIGHT PARADE (1933), directed by LLOYD BACON.
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JASON ROBARDS and MARSHA HUNT in JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN (1971), directed by DALTON TRUMBO.
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Anefo photo collection. Wax museum Madame Tussaud in Amsterdam. September 22, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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1920S 1930S Couple In Costumes Looking Down Into Candle Light From Carved Pumpkin Jack-O-Lantern
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The Boganny Troupe, otherwise known as 'The Lunatic Bakers'.  The five members rest their chins on the rungs of a ladder and pull faces for the camera     Date: 1917
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Anefo photo collection. Sint Germain des Pres television show. Tom Manders as "Dorus". February 4, 1962
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CHARLIE CHAPLIN in THE PAWNSHOP (1916), directed by CHARLIE CHAPLIN.
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BING CROSBY and WILLIAM BENDIX in A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR'S COURT (1949), directed by TAY GARNETT.
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01/19/1920. Madrid. In the Princess theater. A scene from the Spanish Version of the Drama, Rostand "the Eagle".
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Anefo photo collection. Art: Theater rehearsal. Theater rehearsal. Actress powders in front of mirror. 1945
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GUNNAR HANSEN in THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE (1974), directed by TOBE HOOPER.
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OLIVER HARDY and STAN LAUREL in SAPS AT SEA (1940), directed by GORDON DOUGLAS.
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"Skin of our Teeth" Dress Rehearsal. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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Anefo photo collection. Theater performance "Gijsbreght van Aemstel" under the direction of Carel Briels in the Stadsschouwburg in Haarlem. Henk van Ulsen as the Spy Vosmaer. December 31, 1982. Haarlem, Noord-Holland
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John Woodvine (left), Murray Melvin (2nd left), on-set of the Film, "The Devils", Warner Bros., 1971
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A scene from the 20th Century - Fox production.. "The Little Princess". July 31, 1943.
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CONRAD VEIDT and WERNER KRAUSS in THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI (1920) -Original title: DAS CABINET DES DR. CALIGARI-, directed by ROBERT WIENE.
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Anefo photo collection. TROS TV 'A bit of the farmer at', Chiel de Boer and Shirley. February 8, 1967
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Anefo photo collection. Presentation new children's front pants in van Goghmuseum "devils" with book "devils from a box". August 28, 1974
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Camarón, Pepe Peña y Pijote en una chirigota, 'Los gitanillos'. 1962. CAMARON DE LA ISLA.
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02/15/1923. Madrid. At the Eslava theater. A scene from the Play, by Vidal and Planas, "the Sparrows of the Prado" Premiered Last Night. (photo Larregla).
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Lille. Quatrieme Festival Cuturel International Etudiant. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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Loud talking or whistling not allowed. Positive paper print from lantern slide used in motion picture theaters as announcement.
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Doe Doe Green and Lester Palmer. 1937. 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, New Lafayette Theatre
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JULIE ANDREWS, CAROL CHANNING and MARY TYLER MOORE in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (1967), directed by GEORGE ROY HILL.
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Tom Bass. November 11, 1948.
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Caucasian prime adult retro male giving money to Caucasian prime adult retro female.
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Anefo photo collection. TV piece "I want to go home", Karla Wildschut, Sylvain Poons, Coba Kelling and Hans Boskamp. April 21, 1966
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GYPSY (1962), directed by MERVYN LEROY.
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CURD JÜRGENS and DOROTHY DANDRIDGE in TAMANGO (1958), directed by JOHN BERRY.
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11/30/1912. Premiere at the Cervantes theater. Miss Fernanda Lavell and Messrs. Simó Saso and Miller in a scene from the Play "Fortunato", original by Messrs. Álvarez Quintero, Premiered with great success.
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Change of song tomorrow - Photo shows a woman playing a musical instrument while a man admires her. Positive paper print from lantern slide used in motion picture theaters as announcement.
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