Blaney Collection

Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar
The revue artists and frequent double-act, Norah Blaney (at the piano) and her droll friend Gwen Farrar, performing in Punch-bowl at the Duke of Yorks Theatre in 1925. Date: 1925

Tom Edson, The electrician Chas. E. Blaneys American comedy drama success. Date c1898

Miss Gwen Farrar, entertainer and musician, about to appear with Norah Blaney at the Cosmopolitan, New York, in a Ziegfeld production entitled Going South

Norah Blaney working on a dust-cart in WWII
Actress, singer and variety star, Norah Blaney (Mrs Basil Hughes), driving on a dust-cart and collecting refuse for Basildon Council as part of the war effort during the Second World War. Date: 1940

Norah Blaney in The Vagabond King 1927
Norah Blaney (1894 - 1983), music hall performer and actress, appearing in the part of Huguette in The Vagabond King, playing at the Winter Garden Theatre in London in 1927. 1927

Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar in The House that Jack Built
Theatrical double act Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar dressed as what appears to be Mickey and Minnie Mouse in a scene from " The House That Jack Built"

Audience of stars at midnight performance of Charlots Revue
A galaxy of stars in the audience for the midnight performance of the first night of Charlots Revue at the Prince of Wales Theatre in April 1925

Norah Blaney as Mademoiselle Yvonne in Out of the Blue
Norah Blaney appearing in Out of the Blue at St. Martins Theatre in 1928. She played the part of Julia Marlowe, " Mademoiselle Yvonne

Norah Blaney serving tea on an Imperial Airways flight
The modern high tea. Entertainer Norah Blaney handing out tea, well above the clouds, to passengers on the Imperial Airways cross-Channel liner " Silver Wing" on a flight in 1927. Date: 1927

Norah Blaney & Gwen Farrar playing tennis
Entertainment stars and variety double act Gwen Farrar and Norah Blaney, pictured as doubles partners in a tennis match in a tournament at the London Country Club at Hendon between the two respective

Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar in Pot Luck, 1922
Miss Norah Blaney and Miss Gwen Farrar in Pot Luck at the Vaudeville Theatre, 1922. Date: 1922

Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar in Wonder Bar, 1930
Norah Blaney (left on piano) and Gwen Farrar in novelty revue Wonder Bar at the Savoy Theatre. The scene is a Viennese nightclub whose audience overflows from its own stage into the stalls

Norah Blaney and her fiance Basil Hughes, 1932
A famous stage favourite and her fiancÚ║áMiss Norah Blaney and Mr Basil Hughes. Date: 1932

Norah Blaney as a baby
Miss Norah Blaney (1893 - 1983), later a music hall performer) at the age of eleven months. Date: 1894

Norah Blaney & Gwen Farrar at Olympia Dog Show
Entertainers, Gwen Farrar and Norah Blaney with a pair of Schnauzer dogs at the Ladies Kennel Association Dog Show at Olympia in 1930. The dogs belonged to Gwens sister Marjorie. Date: 1930

Norah Blaney at Bright Young Things party
Miss Ila Fink, Mr B. Leonards and actress Miss Norah Blaney at a Bright Young Things party given by Captian MacEachan at Brook Street

Music Sheet - Tutankhamen - Gwen Farrar and Norah Blaney
Music sheet cover for the song, In the Day of Tut-ankh-amen written and composed by Reg Low and J. P. Long, and sung by Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar in the Andre Charlot revue, Rats

Coat of arms Lord Blaney Monaghan
Engraving of the coat of arms of Blaney, Lord Blaney, item 103 in an 18th century publication. Text on this engraving, including motto, reads: 103 Blaney

The stars of the Rectors Club Cabaret, London, 1922 - Tucker the violinist, Hazel Shelley and the double act of Gwen Farrar and Norah Blaney Date: 1922

Norah Blaney - The Punch Bowl revue - Duke of York s
Miss Norah Blaney - in The Punch Bowl a revue by Archie de Bear at the Duke of Yorks Theatre, London in 1924, known as The Breakfast-time Follies

Lower Lough Erne at Blaney Bay - a view over the Lough with a badly retouched boat. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Fermanagh; Blaney Bay). Date: circa early 1900s

Music cover, What ll I Do, by Irving Berlin
Music cover, What ll I Do, waltz song by Irving Berlin, sung by Norah Blaney. 1924

Chas. E. Blaneys big extravaganza, A boy wanted. Date c1898

Chas. E. Blaneys latest musical comedy sucess, A hired girl. Date c1897

The electrician an American comedy drama : Chas. E. Blaney s
The electrician an American comedy drama : Chas. E. Blaneys greatest success. Date c1898

Blaneys latest musical comedy, A female drummer. Date c1898

Blaneys extravaganza success, A female drummer. Date c1898

Chas. E. Blaneys big extravaganza success, A female drummer. Date c1898

Blaneys, A hired girl his latest musical comedy success
Blaney s, A hired girl his latest musical comedy success. Date c1898

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"Blaney: A Dynamic Duo of Entertainment and Endurance" Step into the captivating world of Blaney, where talent and resilience intertwine. Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar, two remarkable women who left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. From their early days in showbiz to their unforgettable performances, they enchanted audiences with their exceptional skills. In the realm of comedy, Tom Edson's electrician Chas. E. Blaneys American comedy brought laughter to countless faces. But it was Miss Gwen Farrar, a gifted entertainer and musician, who mesmerized crowds with her enchanting melodies. Norah Blaney's versatility shone through as she graced both stage and screen. Whether portraying The Vagabond King in 1927 or leaving a lasting impression in The House that Jack Built alongside Gwen Farrar, her talent knew no bounds. The midnight performance of Charlots Revue witnessed an audience adorned with stars captivated by the brilliance of Norah Blaney's artistry. Even during WWII, she fearlessly worked on a dust-cart, showcasing her unwavering spirit amidst adversity. From Mademoiselle Yvonne in Out of the Blue to serving tea on an Imperial Airways flight - Norah Blaney embraced every role with grace and elegance. Beyond their professional endeavors, these extraordinary women found solace in leisurely pursuits like playing tennis together or sharing moments of camaraderie offstage. Pot Luck in 1922 saw them join forces once again while Wonder Bar showcased their undeniable chemistry in 1930 – forever etching them into history as an inseparable duo. Blaney represents more than just names; it symbolizes resilience against all odds and unyielding passion for entertaining others. Their legacy lives on as we celebrate these trailblazers who defied conventions and left an everlasting impact on the world stage.