Vintage Showgirls and Performances

Black-and-white images of showgirls and performers in various theatrical costumes, showcasing dance and entertainment from different eras.

Carmen Miranda wannabes (OV2023_87)

Anefo photo collection. Holiday on Ice with Sjoukje Dijkstra in Amsterdam as a good fairy. November 7, 1967. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Leisure and Entertainment during the Second World War The Armed Forces: Six female impersonators in theatrical costume during a performance of 'Pacific Show Boat' at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, London. After its London run, this entertainment party entertained personnel of the British Pacific Fleet.

09/08/1920. Saint Sabastian. Pro Race. Dr. Juarros (X) with Dancers Who Performed Rhythmic Dances during the notable conference he gave on the occasion of the Samana of Physical Culture.

MARIE DRESSLER in CHASING RAINBOWS (1930), directed by CHARLES RIESNER.

Carmen Miranda wannabes (OV2023_87)

LORETTA YOUNG and SALLY BLANE in THE SHOW OF SHOWS (1929), directed by JOHN G. ADOLFI.

Madrid, November 1922. A scene from González del Castillo's work "The Hotel of Lovers", with music by maestro Luna, at the Price.

Children's dance tableau in Dutch costume, 1930s, Wellington, by Cuba Photographic Studio.

12/31/1935. Group of students from the German Rhythmic Gymnastics school in the comedy theater during the Dance Festival to benefit the Poor of the German Colony in Madrid.

Large Stage Production, on-set of the Film, "Redheads on Parade", Fox Film Corp., 1935

A group of women dancing (EV006748_H)

1920s remake. A group of women at a theatre are posing on stage in typical 1920s dresses and hats. They are dancing the typical 1920s Charleston dance. Sweden Photo Kristoffersson Ref BA102-5. Sweden 1950s

Maxine Doyle (center), on-set of the Film, "The Key", Warner Bros., 1934

THE GNOME MOBILE (1967), directed by ROBERT STEVENSON.

An American Center of Theatre Arts - The New York City Ballet Company presents "The Duel" by the American choreographer William Dollar in a new version of the work which Les Ballets de Paris previously presented somewhat differently under the title "Le Combat." The altered dance was part of the company's repertoire during its recent spring season. The Ballet Company, scheduled for a tour of England this summer, is part of the New York City Center, a private, non-profit organization which also operates modern dance, drama and opera companies. March 27, 1952. (Photo by U.S. Information Library).

Anefo photo collection. Eve Boswell comes for Dutch TV, here in the Song Afrikan Waltz with AVRO ballet. January 7, 1963

Claire Luce (center), on-set of the Film, "Let's Make A Night Of It", Universal Pictures, 1937

Group of showgirls cancan dancing, Paris, France

A game which appears to involve a group of hysterical ladies doing press ups much to the amusement of everyone present at an unidentified Butlin's Holiday Camp in 1966. 1966

Ballet rehearsals, New York City, ca. 1916: Washington Square Players at Comedy Theatre, 41st St. near 6th Ave.

Anefo photo collection. Presentation in Stadsschouwburg T.G.V. The Lustrum AVSV. November 8, 1957

04/30/1917. In the Comic Theater. A scene from the magazine in an Act, by González del Castillo and Pérez López, music by Quislant and Badia, "Ministry of Stars", Released with good success.

Large Stage Production, on-set of the Film, "Too Much Harmony", Paramount Pictures, 1933

XAVIER CUGAT in BATHING BEAUTY (1944), directed by GEORGE SIDNEY.

Festive event. # 20: Appearance of a girl dance group

France, Paris, police biker parade, 1960.

Hollywood, California: c. 1955 Dancers Gene Kelly and Alicia Alonso demonstrating a position to a class of male dancers.

11/19/1918. In the Queen Victoria theater, in Madrid. A scene from González del Castillo's operetta, music by Nedbal, "The Dancer of Krakow".

Chorus Girls Stage Production, on-set of the Film, "Rose of Washington Square", 20th Century-Fox, 1939

Australian in Folies Bergere. Producer Dick Hurran discusses ***** of dressing with Australian girls who have been chosen to appear in the imported Folies Bergere show at the Tivoli Theatre. July 09, 1952.

Female Trapeze Artists, Large Stage Production, on-set of the Film, "King of Burlesque", Fox Film Corp., 1936

Anefo photo collection. Housewife orchestra Utrecht with household musical instruments. March 26, 1956. Utrecht

JEANNE MOREAU and BRIGITTE BARDOT in VIVA MARIA! (1965), directed by LOUIS MALLE.

That high-kicker with the twinkling eye is no slip of a girl - she is seventy-six. Her name is Mrs. Miriam Lucy and she is showing the Tiller Girls, backstage in a London theatre, that she's as sprightly as she was fifty-five years ago when she toured America as one of the original Tiller troupe. September 7, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Female Trapeze Artists, Large Stage Production, on-set of the Film, "King of Burlesque", Fox Film Corp., 1936

GROUCHO MARX.

EN BUSCA DE UNA CANCION (1937), directed by EUSEBIO FERNANDEZ ARDAVIN.

Anefo photo collection. The Russian State Sensemble de Georgers for the first time the Netherlands in the Apollo Hell, times dance. October 31, 1962

05/30/1923. Madrid. In the Apollo theater. A scene from the Operetta, by Allen Perkins, music by Maestro Acevedo. "Mama Happiness", Released Yesterday.

Large Stage Production, on-set of the Film, "Rosalie", Loew's Inc., 1937

Anefo photo collection. Premiere "Holiday on Ice" in new RAI. Excluding Paro. February 1, 1962

World Famous Vienna Ballet For London -- An incident in the Vienna Ballet during rehearsal today. The 'Star' of the Ballet is ***** Kniza is seen with her hands aloft.For the first time in London, Grete Wiesenthal's world famous Vienna Ballet will be soon at the Princes Theatre, which opens on Monday October the 19th. Today the members of the Vienna Ballet were having their final rehearsal at the Princes Theatre. October 16, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Festivities on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Marine Women's department, Marva. Revue and ball in the large halls of Hotel Krasnapolsky. Is part of the AVDKM 540720 to 540749 + 540756 object series.

HARPO MARX and CHICO MARX in THE COCOANUTS (1929), directed by ROBERT FLOREY.

Photograph of Serge Lifar (1905 1986,) Master of the Paris Ballet, during practice during World War Two. Lifar was a choreographer, director, writer. Dated 20th Century

12/13/1917. At the Infanta Isabel theater, in Madrid. A scene from the comic strip in two acts, by López Montenegro y Peña, "the Elevator", Premiered last night.

Large Stage Production, on-set of the Film, "Redheads on Parade", Fox Film Corp., 1935

Gypsy Rose Lee (center), on-set of the Film, "Battle of Broadway", 20th Century-Fox, 1938

Sydney's weather is chilly now, but these members of the Paint Your Wagon cast at the Empire Theatre keep warm when they go into their cancan routine. The girls, taking a breather after the dance, are Dawn Spry, Marie Kelleher, Joanne Peters, Shirley Murphy and Adele Jarrett. May 24, 1955.

The Gabor Girls -- The Gabor Girls in their sailor suits . . . left to right. Magda Zsa Zsa and Eva.You can't keep the Gabors out of the news . . . The Fabulous Zsa Zsa is now joined by her two equally attractive sisters in a cabaret turn at the last frontier hotel in Las Vegas. January 04, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Promoting British Restaurants- Tommy Trinder in 'communal Kitchen', 1941 Tommy Trinder sings and dances in a British Restaurant, in an attempt to encourage the public to make use of these communal feeding centres. Behind him, six women in frilly outfits stand in a line and do the 'can-can', kicking their legs in the air as part of their tap dance routine.

Anefo photo collection. Generale rehearsal for the Christmas game that will be performed in the Sustdijk Palace in the Garage, Princess Marijke as Herderinn. December 21, 1960

United States: 1929. Members of the Sunkist Beauties cast of the Fanchon and Marco production, "Wheels Idea".

Poll photo collection. Travel to Poland. Ballet master Jan Cieplinski surrounded by ballet dancers in Teatr Wielki. 1934. Poland, Warsaw

Raisa Robbins, Oriental Dance, 1944, oil on canvas.

Portrait of four young women dancing on a stage

dancing revue dancers 1920s 20s 20th century,

Five female dancers 1910s, Germany, Europe

LET'S SWING (EV001629_H)

12/07/1922. Madrid. At the Reina Victoria theater. A scene from the operetta "Roma se Divierte" adaptation by Cadenas and González del Castillo. (photo Larregla).

Women in costumes with movie equipment (EV003703_H)

AMAZING GRACE (EV001279_H)

Elsevier photo collection. Scene Revue Casino Brussels Theater Carré Amsterdam. September 1928. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Cookhouse Cabaret- Entertainment at Uxbridge RAF Depot, Middlesex, England, UK, 1944 Leading Aircraftwoman Gladys Maugham, from East London, sings and tap dances during the midnight cabaret put on by members of the catering section of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force catering section at the Royal Air Force depot, Uxbridge. She and her colleagues (just visible in the background) are dressed as cowboys. According to the original caption, LACW Maugham's normal job is to 'wash tins for eight hours a day'.

Portrait of young women performing on stage

Audition Scene with Audrey Landers, on-set of the musical film, "A Chorus Line", Columbia Pictures, 1985

Anefo photo collection. Avros dance tournament in the Kurhaus in Scheveningen the winning English team. 13 February 1960. Scheveningen, South Holland

San Sebastian, 04/07/1920. In the Grand Casino. A scene from the ballet "The Mysterious Garden" by Messrs. Orue and Cano performed by aristocratic ladies at a charity party.

03/31/1918. In the Spanish theater, in Madrid. A scene from Zarzuela, by Casademunt, Parera and Reñe, "the kiss of the Gypsy".

Large Stage Production, on-set of the Film, "Rosalie", Loew's Inc., 1937

Large Stage Production, on-set of the Film, "Song Of The Flame", First National Pictures, 1930

KISMET (1944), directed by WILLIAM DIETERLE.

Festive event. No. 21: Appearance of a girl dance group

Anefo photo collection. The Russian State Sensemble de Georgers for the first time the Netherlands in the Apollo Hell, times dance. October 31, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Party evening 80 years of girls HBS Amsterdam exist. December 19, 1952. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

ROSALIND RUSSELL in THE GIRL RUSH (1955).

Miss Blanche Lehman and Miss Tereta Sheaffer in dance number of the second edition of Uncle Sams Follies between 1920 and 1930

42ND STREET (1933), directed by LLOYD BACON.

Large Stage Production, on-set of the Film, "Wonder Bar", Warner Bros., 1934

Anefo photo collection. General rehearsal Haagsseweek Rhapsodie AGVA Flora. August 5, 1957

Anefo photo collection. Moscow state circus in Amsterdam. Implementation of a folkloric dance group on the skate. November 2, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Three couples about to begin a round of Marathon dancing, April 20, 1923, in Washington, D.C. Above them is an advertisement, 'Dancing Shoes Furnished by Ehrlich' (BSLOC_2016_8_97)

Josep Brangulí i Soler / "La familia del arlequín", 1927. Institut del Teatre de Barcelona.

Anefo photo collection. Art friendship 80 years excluding right. January 8, 1949

Orangerie Exhibit "De David a Toulouse Lautrec". Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Frances Williams (center), on-set of the Film, "Broadway Thru A Keyhole", United Artists, 1933

Anefo photo collection. Concert for 12 harps. July 15, 1961

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