Vintage Stage Performers

Classic images of actresses in ornate costumes, showcasing theatrical fashion. Captures a sense of glamour and performance from the early to mid-20th century.

Date: February 1914 - Mrs. Rob't Warwick.

JOAN BENNETT in WE'RE NO ANGELS (1955), directed by MICHAEL CURTIZ.

Margaret Mather, actress, three-quarter length studio portrait, facing slightly right, standing against a studio prop which is covered with tapestry, vintage 1883

Date: February 1914 - Mrs. Rob't Warwick.

MARY MARTIN in THE GREAT VICTOR HERBERT (1939).

RITA HAYWORTH in GILDA (1946), directed by CHARLES VIDOR.

Olivia de Havilland (1916-2020), actriz estadounidense, y Dick Powell (1904-1963), actor estadounidense, en una escena de la película El Sueño de una Noche de Verano, dirigida por Max Reinhardt (1873-1943) y William Dieterle (1893-1972), en 1935.

ANN HARDING in EAST LYNNE (1931), directed by FRANK LLOYD.

RITA HAYWORTH. 1932.

Photograph of Genevieve Tobin (1899-1995) an American actress.

EVELYN BRENT.

Arletty, in the French Film, "Les Entants du Paradis" (Variety). July 05, 1948.

JOAN GREENWOOD in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (1952), directed by ANTHONY ASQUITH.

ANITA EKBERG in PARIS HOLIDAY (1958), directed by GERD OSWALD.

The French Outline -- Shown in a clinging gown of satin embroidered with pearls and rhinestones is Barbara Darrow, one of the many beautiful remmes in Rko Radio's romantic comedy musical film 'The French Line', which stars Jane Russell, Gilbert Roland Arthur Hunnicutt.The Production, directed by Lloyd bacon and filmed in Technicolor, has Mary McCarty, Joyce Mackenzie and Craig Stevens in top supporting roles. March 15, 1954.

Gracie On Top AgainGracie Fields in her new white tulle dress, brought all the way from Milan, for her appearance at the Palladium, for her appearance at the Palladium, London last night.Gracie Fields spent an anxious hour in her Palladium dressing-room last night. "After all" she said" I'm getting on for 53. And I haven't any new comedy songs. They just don't write them these days" Thirty five minutes and 18 songs later there was no doubt that "Our Gracie" a little slimmer, a little greyer, is still an unconquerable artist. She wore a new white tulle dress, brought from Milan and had an expensive hair do. After the show Gracie said "What now Well work of course. Work and work until they don't want me any more." But that will be long, long time.

LORETTA YOUNG in THE HOUSE OF ROTHSCHILD (1934), directed by ALFRED L. WERKER.

ANN-MARGRET in MADE IN PARIS (1966), directed by BORIS SAGAL.

Pratten. August 17, 1952. (Photo by Ronald Leslie Stewart/Fairfax Media).

Princess Elizabeth - New Pictures Just Released -- A new picture, just released, of Princess Elizabeth in the gorgeous Wedding dress, embroidered with thousands of Pearls, in which she was married to the Duke of Edinburgh (Lieutenant Phillip Mountbatten). This Picture was made in Buckingham Palace. January 16, 1948.

THEDA BARA in DU BARRY (1917) -Original title: MADAME DU BARRY-, directed by J. GORDON EDWARDS.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Irene in evening dress, standing in Palace Soestdijk, 1959. 1959

Claudine can't help looking surprised. April 25, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

VIVIEN LEIGH in THAT HAMILTON WOMAN (1941), directed by ALEXANDER KORDA.

Queen Elizabeth With Her Granson-baby Prince Christened at Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth of England, the child's grandmother, holding the baby Prince Charles after he had been christened with four names - Charles, Philip Arthur George - by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Geoffrey Fisher - at Buckingham Palace. the boy will be known as Prince Charles of Edinburgh. December 15, 1948.

VIVIEN LEIGH in GONE WITH THE WIND (1939), directed by GEORGE CUKOR and VICTOR FLEMING.

Impeccable in white tie and tails, former farmer's boy John Cain as premier escorted the Queen into the banqueting hall for the State dinner in Melbourne during the Royal Visit. August 25, 1954.

JOAN CRAWFORD in DREAM OF LOVE (1928), directed by FRED NIBLO.

JEANETTE MACDONALD in NAUGHTY MARIETTA (1935), directed by W. S. VAN DYKE.

Woman; inscribed 'Miss Joy Burl' gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Adrienne Marden in ""The Women"" Sept 1937

MARLENE DIETRICH in GOLDEN EARRINGS (1947), directed by MITCHELL LEISEN.

Photograph of Zena Dare (1887-1975) the English actress, who was christened Florence Hariette Zena Dones, pictured in 1925. Together with her sister, Phyllis, she was one of the great popular stage actresses of the early 20th century, and featured regularly in the pages of The Sketch, The Tatler and The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News. Date: 1925

VIVIEN LEIGH in THAT HAMILTON WOMAN (1941), directed by ALEXANDER KORDA.

Royal Family To Syon House PartyLady Mary Baillie-Hamilton, 17-year-old daughter of the Countess of Haddington, and a friend of Princess Margaret, leaving her London home to attend her coming out party which is being held at historic Syon House, Isleworth, and to which the queen and other members of the royal family are expected to attend. Lady Mary is wearing a white tulle gown decorated with ***** shells, with Lillies of the valley in her hair. July 02, 1951

JOAN GREENWOOD in FLESH AND BLOOD (1951), directed by ANTHONY KIMMINS.

A Night of Splendour at Ballet -- Princess Elizabet's Gala Performance gown was ***** cornelian-skirted dress of ivory satin, embroider ***** in a pattern of roses and rose leaves picked out ***** Princess Elizabeth and the Queen wore ***** for the Gala Ballet performance at Covent Garden ***** the State visit of the President of France and ***** to a brilliant close. And Mme. Auriol wore the ***** of all the gowns she has shown London in the past. March 10, 1950. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

CAPUCINE in NORTH TO ALASKA (1960), directed by HENRY HATHAWAY.

Mrs RE Thomas gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives

Hers was A £10,00 Debut -- In a pink lace dress, 18-year-old Australian Barbara Stanley-Smith was the star of her coming out party in the specially converted Stoll Theatre, London, July 19. Her father, Mr. Stanley Stanley-Smith, mining in Malaya, footed the £10,000 Bill. Guests included the Marquis of Milford haven and Marlene Dietrich. Barbara knew only about a third of the 600 people at the party-most were invited by her friend lady Amabel Yorke. January 1, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

BETTE DAVIS in JUAREZ (1939), directed by WILLIAM DIETERLE.

Gracie Fields Sings To Queen MaryGracie Fields singing at the Albert Hall.Gracie Fields Britain's most popular music hall performer, achieved one of the major ambitions of her life when she sang in the Royal Albert Hall. London's biggest concert hall, to an audience which included Queen Mary. America took the broadcast.The occasion was the Gracie Fields Tribune Performance, the proceeds from which were to be given to the London Hospital. October 29, 1938.

Edith Madeleine Carroll (1906 - 1987), British born actress and star of The Thirty-Nine Steps, pictured in the lead role of Queen Caroline Matilda, ill-fated sister of King George III in the Toeplitz film, 'The Dictator'. Date: 1934

Bridal portrait - Ada Jeavons (nee de Clifford) Nitrate negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

MARLENE DIETRICH in GOLDEN EARRINGS (1947), directed by MITCHELL LEISEN.

OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (1935), directed by MAX REINHARDT.

The Galla Performance At Covent Garden - HRH Princess Elizabeth arriving at the Royal Opera House resplendent in evening gown and Orders, for the Gala Performance of the Sadler's Wells Ballet in company in honour of the President of France and Madame Auriol. Princess Elizabeth wore a crinoline-skirted dress of Ivory satin with very short sleeves and off-the-shoulder decolletage. The skirt and bodice were embroidered all over in a rose design in pearls, crystals and rhinestobes. October 03, 1950.

JOAN FONTAINE in FRENCHMAN'S CREEK (1944), directed by MITCHELL LEISEN.

Coming-Out Party: Mme. Anna Hagglof, wife of the Swedish Ambassador, arrives at Hutchinson House, Stratford Place, last night for Miss Elizabeth Ward's coming-out party. May 21, 1953. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

This Embargo Must Be Respected In All Countries - H.M. Queen Elizabeth II -- This State portrait of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was painted by James Gunn, A.R.A. It is exhibited in the summer exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1954. May 1, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Duchess ***** & some New York Mizliners in tizzy today because she said from ***** for France with this little mask veil over eyes-and no hat! one Modiste expressed "shock", said had never seen the Duchess without a hat - and added the hope "this doesn't start anything like the hosiery people had when women stopped wearing stocking." May 25, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

CONSTANCE BENNETT. 1935.

Maggie Smith, Half-Length Portrait, on-set of the British Film, "Oh! What a Lovely War", Paramount Pictures, 1969

Lady Galway at Government House, Wellington, 1939, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Woman; inscribed 'Miss Jean Brodie' gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

DOROTHY LAMOUR in ROAD TO RIO (1947), directed by NORMAN Z. MCLEOD.

British woman in dress standing and looking at camera portrait in studio Kulri Mussoorie Uttar Pradesh India 1940 s NO MR Copyright: xDinodiaxPhotox

SHIRLEY TEMPLE in THE LITTLE PRINCESS (1939), directed by WALTER LANG.

Maruchi Fresno en un fotograma de la película "CATALINA DE INGLATERRA" dirigida en 1951 por Arturo Ruíz Castillo. España.

Maruchi Fresno en un fotograma de la película "CATALINA DE INGLATERRA" dirigida en 1951 por Arturo Ruíz Castillo. España.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Juliana, 1937. 1937

Zsa Zsa Gabor with Porfirio Rubirosa. September 18, 1954.

Catherine Duncan. January 01, 1947.

Princess Elizabeth as Bridesmaid. Members of the Royal Family attended the wedding reception of the Hon. A. C.V Elphinstone and the Hon, Mrs V.P. Gibbs at the Savoy Hotel, London. Princess Elizabeth as bridesmaid leaving the Savoy after the reception. May 29, 1946. (Photo by Fox Photos).

12/31/1909. Actress Julia Fons.

BARBARA STANWYCK in THE GREAT MAN'S LADY (1942), directed by WILLIAM A. WELLMAN.

JOAN FONTAINE in REBECCA (1940), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

Madge Elliott - (Deceased). January 01, 1948.

London Debut for Marlens Dietrich - Lady Docker, dressed all in white, is seen arriving at the Cafe de Paris, London, this evening, for the London debut, of Marlene Dietrich, the American film star. June 21, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture)

MERCEDES VECINO in THE SCANDAL (1943) -Original title: EL ESCANDALO-, directed by JOSE LUIS SAENZ DE HEREDIA.

Judy Garland

Eleanor Roosevelt on her Wedding Day, full-length Portrait, New York City, New York, USA, Pach Brothers Studio, March 17, 1905

ANNE SHIRLEY in ANNE OF GREEN GABLES (1934), directed by GEORGE NICHOLLS JR.

C Smith - Kelly Wedding, 29 August 1940, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

Miss B Peters 2 cab, circa 1920, Wellington, by Berry & Co.

MARY DUNCAN and MARION DAVIES in FIVE AND TEN (1931), directed by ROBERT Z. LEONARD.

Anefo photo collection. Photo Princess Elisabeth van England. November 19, 1948. Great Britain

06/01/1913. The Beautiful Artist Julia Domínguez In "the Joy of Love".

BETTY COMPSON.

ROSALIND RUSSELL in A MAJORITY OF ONE (1961), directed by MERVYN LEROY.

Actress Aileen Britton looked striking in a figured white frock and lavender lace stole at the first night of the Piddington show. February 04, 1951.

NORMA SHEARER in MARIE ANTOINETTE (1938), directed by W. S. VAN DYKE.

JOAN CRAWFORD in DANCING LADY (1933), directed by ROBERT Z. LEONARD.

GRETA GARBO in CAMILLE (1936), directed by GEORGE CUKOR.

Miss Katherine Mulvey ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

Margaret Truman in Concert Debut -- Margaret Truman, daughter of the President, makes her concert debut as a soprano soloist before an estimated 15,000 persons in Hollywood Bowl tonight. August 23, 1947. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

BETTE DAVIS in JUAREZ (1939), directed by WILLIAM DIETERLE.

Conny Van Dyke, on-set of the Film, "W.W. & the Dixie Dancekings", 20th Century-Fox, 1975

MAE WEST. 1929.

CLARA BOW.

Barbara Goalen (1921-2002) Fashion model, who became known as the most photographed woman in Britain

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Irene in evening dress, standing in Palace Soestdijk, 1959. 1959

Maria Callas as Violetta (La Traviatta), at la Scala, Milan Italy. 1956. Maria Callas, (1923 - 1977), was an American-born Greek soprano. She was one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century

Ingrid bergman, 1964

May 6, 1909. Mrs. Mercedes Trechuelo, queen of the floral games of Seville. Photo: Barrier.

Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) as a girl. 10 June 1934

Portrait of Lilla Brignone in a scene from a theatrical comedy.

CARMEN SEVILLA.

***** Dwight D. Eisenhower, wife of the US ***** in the beautiful gown she will wear ***** Inaugural Ball in Washington tomorrow night. ***** by Nettie Rosenstein, the gown of Renoir ***** sheer silk is scattered with thousands of rhinestones. January 20, 1953.

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