Historical Theater Performances

Black and white imagery from historic theatrical performances and festivals, showcasing costumes and set designs from the mid-20th century.

Two pretty showgirls listen attentively offstage in Melbourne to a few well-chosen words from Jim Gerald, who has the ability to make his words and jokes fit the listener's ear.Star of show is god conversationalist, has an incredible repertoire of bawdy an *****. August 1, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. Holland Festival (execution by the Dutch Opera of "ïl Ritorno d'Ulysse in Patria" by Claudio Montiverdi), Conchita Gaston and Wim Koopman. June 14, 1962. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Lustrum HBS Hilversum, theater evening. December 11, 1953. Hilversum

Anefo photo collection. Ball Masque on board Orange Nassau in Amsterdam, Princess Margriet and Pieter during Ball Masque. December 28, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Two pretty showgirls listen attentively offstage in Melbourne to a few well-chosen words from Jim Gerald, who has the ability to make his words and jokes fit the listener's ear.Star of show is god conversationalist, has an incredible repertoire of bawdy an *****. August 1, 1951.

First night of "Ballets De Paris".Sadlers Wells Ballerina, Violetta Elvin, wearing black dress with pleated skirt, and fur stole, as she arrived at the Stoll Theatre last night.The first night of Roland Pet it's "Ballets De Paris" was held at the Stoll Theatre last night.London's first night audience was dazzled by the Brilliance of Colette Marchand, the young ballerina and film star, who interrupted her filming to take part in petit's London season. August 25, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Anefo photo collection. Assignment Telegraaf, 3 French mannequins in Concertgebouw. April 23, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Mouth and McNeal rehearsal for the National Song Contest. The duo during the rehearsal. 26 February 1974

Anefo photo collection. Assignment Cabaret Zandvoort. May 29, 1954. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Country House Opera:Finishing touches in the dressing room.The Glyndebourne Opera Festival is the only country house entertainment of its kind in Great Britain. It was started in 1934 by John Christie, former science master at Eton and owner of Glyndebourne in an attempt to make a Salzburg in Sussex. The Festival runs for two weeks and this year's performance is "The Rape of Lucretia", a new opera by 34-year-old Benjamin Britten. September 13, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Anefo photo collection. Song festival in Knokke. July 9, 1966. Knokke

Anefo photo collection. Caterina Valente Show, Recording Carre here with Nana Mouskouri. June 3, 1966

Anefo photo collection. Defile Soestdijk, last; Princess Christina with crying son Nicolas. May 31, 1980. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Musical "Sweet Charity" Jasperina de Jong and Jacco van Renesse and Ensemble. November 28, 1968

Royal Gala PerformanceSara Neil, from New Zealand, Susan Alexander, from Edinburgh, and Brenda Bolton, from Australia, principals in the ballet, "Dances Concertantes", seen during a break in rehearsals at the theatre prior to the gala performance which will be given before Princess Margaret tomorrow night to mark the 25th. anniversary of the re-opening of the Sadler's Wells Theatre. January 05, 1955.

"Peter Pan" Visits sick childrenPicture Shows: "Queen upon a time" - Straight from Peter Pan himself comes the immortal Barrie story as Phyllis Calvert tells the story to nine year old Evelyn mead of Hackney today (Tuesday) at the Hospital.Petients in the Hospital *****, Children, Great ormond street, London were delighted today (Tuesday) to have a visit from "Peter Pan", in the person of film star Phyllis Calvert. Phyllis takes the covered also Mr principal boy in the ***** opening at the Scala Theatre on December 23rd. December 16, 1947.

BETWEEN WARS (1974), directed by MICHAEL THORNHILL.

Ready For The Big Shinding -- The Marquis De Cuevas, scheduled to play host to the international set at an $85,000 party Tuesday night near Biarritz, in southern France, gets a final fitting on his 18th century costume in Paris. French designer Pierre Balmain puts the finishing touches to the colorful outfit, which conforms to the 18th century decor set for the big show. Guests, numbering between 2,000 and 3,000 persons will include royalty, film stars, fashion experts and news representatives. The Marouis's ballet impresario, is a Chilean-born descendant of Don Juan De Cuevas, a Spanish general who helped conquer Peru and Chile. August 30, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. Television program De Corry Brokken-Show; Corry chunks during a scene with children from the musical "Sound of Music" and Santa Claus. December 9, 1965

Anefo photo collection. 80th anniversary of the National Academy of Visual Arts. December 22, 1950

Carroll baker during the rehearsals of Harlow, 1965

Paul Carr (eye patch), on-set of the Film, "The Dirt Gang", American International Pictures, 1972

JIM JARMUSCH, COURTNEY LOVE and GRAHAM FLETCHER-COOK in STRAIGHT TO HELL (1987), directed by ALEX COX.

Jackie Earle Haley (young boy), on-set of the film, "The Day Of The Locust", Paramount Pictures, 1975

JERRY LEWIS in THE LADIES MAN (1961), directed by JERRY LEWIS.

Suzanne Pleshette, Troy Donahue, on-set of the Film, "Rome Adventure", Warner Bros., 1962

STEPHEN COLLINS and SHIRLEY MACLAINE in LOVING COUPLES (1980), directed by JACK SMIGHT.

Billy Bunter played by Gerald Champion for the new Television series seen at a rehearsal yesterday.Billy Bunter (Gerald Champion looks dismayed to find he has knocked over his form Master Mr. Quelch (Kynaston Reeves). February 19, 1952.

Man with his assistant looking at film reels (EV005427_H)

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

Anefo photo collection. The Rika Jansen One Woman Show at Rembrandttheater in Amsterdam, Rika Jansen in her show. July 20, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Books ball 1967, dancing during ball. February 24, 1967. Amsterdam

Mambo. March 14, 1955.

Theatre - Folies Bergere. July 03, 1952.

Princesses Margaret And Elizabeth Play The Lead In Village Pantomime :H.M. The Queen runs through the script of the pantomime with Princess Margaret (left) as "Cinderella" and Princess Elizabeth as "Prince Florizel".Princess Margaret as "Cinderella" and Princess Elizabeth as "Prince Florizel" were the stars of a village pantomime produced in aid of the Royal Household Comforts Wool Fund.The other members of the company included London evacuees, village children and officers' daughters. January 28, 1942.

Germany, Berlin, 1.8.1992, Wise Fool Puppet Intervention, street theatre from San Francisco, under the motto: It becomes money, Kulturbrauerei

ALFREDO LANDA, GRACITA MORALES, FERNANDO FERNAN GOMEZ, JULIETA SERRANO and MARIA JOSE ALFONSO in CRONICA DE NUEVE MESES (1967), directed by MARIANO OZORES.

12/31/1947. A scene from Peter Blackmore's comedy "Miranda", Adapted to our scene by Conchita Montes and Performed by this actress and Writer. The premiere took place in the Spanish theater with the title "Marea Baja".

LAS AMIGUITAS DE LOS RICOS (1967), directed by JOSE DIAZ MORALES.

Primeros travestís que emergen de la clandestinidad y se enfrentan a la ley de vagos y maleantes,. exponen sus reivindicaciones de una manera festiva en el primer carnaval autorizado después de la guerra civil en Vilanova y la Geltrú, Barcelona el 1973.

Duchess of Kent and Princess Alexandra Attend Children's Orchestral Concert in London - H.R.H. the Duchess of Kent and Princess Alexandra listening to the Ernest Read Orchestral Concert for Children, in the Royal Albert Hall, London.H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent took her daughter, Princess Alexandra to hear the Ernest Read Orchestral Concert for Children in the Albert Hall, London. The Duchess herself is a keen and accomplished music lover, and the young Princess will have a careful musical training. This concert is the third of a series of morning concerts run specially for children under the auspices of the London Junior and Senior Orchestras. February 02, 1946.

Anefo photo collection. Last episode of the TV series "Maigret". V.l.n.r. Sigrid Koetse, Leo de Hartogh and Jan Teulings. April 17, 1970

Numerous bands and musicians from the Ruhr area and other parts of the Federal Republic took part in the Beat Festival in Recklinghausen on 30 January 1967. Names of bands and individual artists could no longer be mentioned due to the passage of time, Germany, Europe

Left to right: Delores Gay, Mrs. Spike Jones, Delores Marlin fixing make-up before Centennial Hall show, Adelaide. March 22, 1955. (Photo by The News and The Mail)

Watching a rehearsal.The Duke and Duchess of Kent are expected to attend the ***** and Cabaret in aid of the Actor's Benevolent Fund, at Governor House tomorrow (Wed) a feature of which which will the Revue of stage and Screen ***** . August 30, 1937. (Photo by L. N. A.)

Anefo photo collection. Discuise prize awarded to Dick Cohen for the best theater performance of this season; Karin flowers, last year's winner. September 6, 1984

Germany, Berlin, 17.10.1992, whorball, in the Tränenpalast, a game that evening - who is real, who is dressed up

"Oklahoma" Rehearsals. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Dan Daly - Big. Game - Fisherman. March 14, 1952.

DEU, Germany, Dortmund: Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71. Dortmund. Fashion show at Kaufhof ca. 1965, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Ball boutique in Concertgebouw. Listening to Donovan, a balloon in one hand and the other an apple. September 9, 1967. Amsterdam

Kenny Baker, Andrea Leeds, Ella Logan, on-set of the Film, "The Goldwyn Follies", United Artists, 1938

Anefo photo collection. Teach in (winner Eurovision Song Contest) back at Schiphol; Teach after arrival. March 23, 1975

Anefo photo collection. TV amusement program "Travel stories with Lenny Kuhr and Ben Cramer". Ben Cramer and Lenny Kuhr. December 9, 1969

Oakland, California: May 9, 1940 Four year old 'Baby Streamline' of the 1940 Golden Gate International Exposition and Ann Miller, dancing star of George White's Scandals, team up for Oakland's Golden Forties Fiesta preceding the opening of the Exposition on Treasure Island.

Anefo photo collection. Rudi Carrell has won the silver rose. Rudi Carrell with chimpanzee Plato playing in his show. 25 April 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Recordings of the feature film "The wonderful life of Willem Parel". During a break Wim Sonneveld and Clara Vischer-Blaaser. November 25, 1954

Anefo photo collection. Musical "no no nanette" in Carré, Joop Doderer and Teddy Schaag?. February 19, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. General rehearsal of the ice currency of Maxi and Ernest Baier in Utrecht. December 23, 1959. Utrecht

Birth of a Star- Everyday Life For Actress Muriel Pavlow, England, UK, 1945 Actress Muriel Pavlow (seated, nearest camera) and hairdresser Elsie Bass look through photographs of various hairstyles they have tried out for Muriel in a dressing room, probably at Welwyn Garden Studios, Hertfordshire. According to the original caption 'great attention is paid by film company to this important part in building up a star. Their decision, which is final, does not always coincide with opinion of the star'.

Anefo photo collection. VARA TV program "Hadimassa". See 232134. February 3, 1970

FAY BAINTER, AUDREY HEPBURN and KAREN BALKIN in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR (1961), directed by WILLIAM WYLER.

Eddie Cantor Chooses A Chorus -- (From Left to Right) Edna Ryan, Ronnie Catley. Siri, Eddie Cantor himself, Gwen Smith, Nickie Miller and Helaine Grayson. When Eddie Cantor sent girls to appear with him on television so many Gorgeous creatures showed up that selecting the six winners became almost as Haphazard as pinnig the tall on a Donkey. Still Eddie chose his six and here they are. October 03, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Germany, Berlin, 1.8.1992, Wise Fool Puppet Intervention, street theatre from San Francisco, under the motto: It becomes money, Kulturbrauerei

12/31/1917. The opera season in Barcelona. A scene from the work, by maestro Giordano, "Andrea Chenier", Premiered at the Liceo theater - Approximate date.

Anefo photo collection. Last broadcast of Pension Hommeles, Cruys Voorbergh acts as a guest. April 5, 1959

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

Yvette Mimieux, Christopher Jones, on-set of the Film, "Three in the Attic", American International Pictures, 1968

Peter Fonda, Sharon Hugueny, on-set of the film, "The Young Lovers", MGM, 1964

Elsevier photo collection. Hippy Happybeurs in the Ahoyhal in Rotterdam. Beat dances on your favorite gramophone record. November 13, 1967. Rotterdam

Anefo photo collection. Order Telegraaf: "Cinestud" 1963. September 11, 1963

MARIO MORENO "CANTINFLAS", DAVID NIVEN and SHIRLEY MACLAINE in AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS (1956) -Original title: AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS-, directed by MICHAEL ANDERSON.

SOPHIA LOREN and INA BALIN in THE BLACK ORCHID (1958), directed by MARTIN RITT.

JERRY LEWIS in THE DISORDERLY ORDERLY (1964), directed by FRANK TASHLIN.

Bill Falconer - the baby cyclone. February 08, 1953.

Silvana Pampanini and Renato Baldini, Expo, Bruxelles, 1958.

Anefo photo collection. 35-year-old Theaterjubilea Cees Lasur, The Hague. October 1, 1953. The Hague, South Holland

New Jersey, a barn converted into a country club, 1960-70.

A PROPOS DE NICE (1930), directed by JEAN VIGO.

LEE AAKER in O. HENRY'S FULL HOUSE (1952), directed by HOWARD HAWKS, HENRY KING, HENRY HATHAWAY, JEAN NEGULESCO and HENRY KOSTER.

Anefo photo collection. Christmas celebration Soestdijk, O.A. Christmas game "from anywhere to Bethlehemstal". December 21, 1954. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Álvaro Rosal (izquierda) y Ricardo Bofill, junto a una joven desconocida, en el Jamboree. Barcelona, inicios años 60.

Geraldine Chaplin, Cendrillon, Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, 1963.

El grupo argentino Los Cinco Latinos.

Fifi D'Orsay, on-set of the Film, "Wild and Wonderful", Universal Pictures, 1964

JACK LEMMON and TONY CURTIS in NOT TONIGHT, JOSEPHINE! (1959) -Original title: SOME LIKE IT HOT-, directed by BILLY WILDER.

Drawn By The Strings -- It's a very glamorous puppet, with its plumed hat, frilly sleeves, and satin skirt, But David Primmer, aged 13 months, is more interested in what makes it move, so he moves in fro a closer inspection, it is obvious that the puppet has lost none of its appeal, even in close up. David was brough from Pinner, Middlesex to see the puppet exhibition in London. October 28, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

JERRY LEWIS and DEAN MARTIN in SAILOR BEWARE (1952), directed by HAL WALKER.

DEBI MAZAR, MARIOLA FUENTES and MELODY in ARDE MADRID (2018), directed by PACO LEON.

Anefo photo collection. German television program made from Dutch artist Corry Brokken and Greetje Kauffeld pull the Blue Diamonds out of the water. August 8, 1963

Anefo photo collection. Willy Walden and Piet Muyselaar in Schouwburg "Oppheus" in Apeldoorn. February 23, 1971. Apeldoorn, Gelderland

Anefo photo collection. The Dutch Student Orchestra will rehearse three weeks in the well-known ruin church in Bergen led by the conductor Jan Brussen. Daughter of the conductor Ada Brussen gets behind her father's harp instructions .. January 6, 1964. Bergen, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Golden Note 1964, Packing Fair Hacropark 1964 in Ra. Two flower girls show the golden nut. April 14, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Elisabeth Mooy opens textile fair in Rai in Amsterdam. January 21, 1963. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

BIG DUNK (EV001683_H)

Anefo photo collection. Visit Queen Beatrix holiday ship "J. Henry Dunant". August 22, 1986

Maud Adkin reading 'The Pride of Eve' Nitrate negatives, black-and-white negatives

PETER SELLERS in THE PARTY (1968), directed by BLAKE EDWARDS.

Image of a scene from the program "ABC Expres" of the ABC cabaret.

Anefo photo collection. Roco-Roulette in Amsterdam in Nouveau Casino Thorbeckeplein. Heintje Davids at the table. July 8, 1968. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Willy Corsari gets album in Bellevue surrounded by singers. October 31, 1972

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