Director Collection (page 12)

Programme cover, Kingston Empire Theatre, Surrey, Kingshot Theatres Ltd, Director: Stanley Watson. circa 1950

Directors of Bertram Mills Circus - Lord Burghley (Hon President), Cyril B Mills, Bernard N Mills, and the late Bertram Mills (Founder). 1949

Percy Pitt (1869-1932). Musician, composer and Musical Director of Covent Garden Theatre from about 1902. Date: circa 1912

Hans Richter (1843-1916). Born in Raab, Hungary. Musical director and conductor of world renown. Date: circa 1912

Portrait, The Late Mr Alexander Henderson, theatre owner and director. 1886

Cartoon, J L Shine, director of the Gaiety Theatre
Cartoon, J L Shine (left), director of the Gaiety Theatre, London - Now, Mr Shine, what does all this rumpus mean? 1885

Cartoon, outside the Gaiety Theatre, London
Cartoon, outside the Stage Door of the Gaiety Theatre, London - We hope this will bring good business. The man in the foreground is J L Shine, director of the theatre. 1885

Cartoon, Charles Hawtrey, actor and theatre manager
Cartoon, Charles Hawtrey (1858-1923), English actor, director, producer and manager - Don t put your fingers into too many pies, Mr Hawtrey! 1885

The Trial, Act IV, Scene I from Charles Keans production of
STC174285 The Trial, Act IV, Scene I from Charles Keans production of The Merchant of Venice, Princess Theatre, London, 12th June 1858 (watercolour on paper) by Lloyds, F

Jack Buchanana in Thats a Good Girl, London Hippodrome
Jack Buchanan (1890 - 1957), Scottish theatre and film actor, singer, dancer, producer and director, pictured at the time he was playing the role of Bill Barrow in the London Hippodrome musical

Linda Darnell, American film actress, on set during filming
Linda Darnell (Monetta Eloyse Darnell, 1923-1965), American film actress. Seen here on set during filming. 20th century

Laurence Olivier, English actor and director
Laurence Olivier (1907-1989), English actor and director, seen here in June 1947. 1947

HMS Cardiff, British cruiser, with film crew at work on deck
HMS Cardiff, British Ceres class cruiser, with film crew at work on deck -- the ship was involved in the production of the 1927 British documentary film, The Battles of Coronel and Falklands

George Hoellering at the Academy Cinema
George Hoellering (1897-1980), Austrian film director, editor and producer, pictured outside the Academy Cinema at the junction of Poland Street and Oxford Street in London

Jean Marais (b / w photo)
CHT466294 Jean Marais (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Isola brothers (colour litho)
3620551 The Isola brothers (colour litho) by Barrere, Adrien (1877-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Isola brothers)

Charles Hawtrey, English actor, director, producer
Charles Hawtrey (1858-1923), English actor, director, producer and theatre manager. circa 1900

Scotland, Glasgow and South Western Railway, directors pass, c. 1850 (gold & enamel)
2959875 Scotland, Glasgow and South Western Railway, directors pass, c.1850 (gold & enamel) by Scottish School, (19th century); Timothy Millett Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Scotland, Glasgow and South Western Railway, directors pass, c. 1850 (gold & enamel)
2959876 Scotland, Glasgow and South Western Railway, directors pass, c.1850 (gold & enamel) by Scottish School, (19th century); Timothy Millett Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Robert S. Mueller III, Director of the FBI, 2011 (photo)
2910612 Robert S. Mueller III, Director of the FBI, 2011 (photo) by American Photographer; (add.info.: Robert S. Mueller III (b)

Barnardos Homes (b / w photo)
3656849 Barnardos Homes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barnardos Homes)

Advert, Howard and Wyndham Ltd, Theatres in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham. 1937

Managing Director of Welbeck Minicabs accepts new fleet cars
Mr Sidney Goldberg, the Managing Director of Welbeck Minicabs of London, accepts the first of his new fleet of 300 Ford Cortinas. 1963

Backstage at a the Variety Theatre, Paris, France
Backstage at the Variety Theatre in Paris, before the show begins. Names include Castera, Duvernon, Brossard, Valentino, Dea, De Prony, Lassouche and Darbel

Roland Pertwee (15 May 1885 26 April 1963), English playwright, film and television screenwriter, director and actor. He was the father of Doctor Who actor Jon Pertwee and fellow playwright

Cicely Hamilton and Edith Craig, suffragettes
Cicely Hamilton (1872-1952) and Edith Craig (1869-1947). Edith was the daughter of the actress Ellen Terry, a theatre director, producer, costume designer and pioneer of the womens suffrage movement

The American Exhibition in West London (engraving)
1594851 The American Exhibition in West London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Exhibition in West London)

Mr E J Poynter, RA, New Director of the National Gallery (engraving)
1604749 Mr E J Poynter, RA, New Director of the National Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr E J Poynter, RA)

William Henry Santleman
William Henry Santelmann. 1863-1932. Director of the United States Marine Band from 1892-1927. Illustration from the Womans Home Companion August 1923. Artist anon. Date: 1923

The New Middlesex Theatre of Varieties, Drury Lane, London, in association with the London Coliseum, Chairman and Managing Director Oswald Stoll, Director J L Graydon. 1915

Cartoon, J L Shine, comedian and theatre director
J L Shine, comedian and Director of the Gaiety Theatre, London. 1884

Miss Cotter Ludey, Managing Director of a London business
Miss Cotter-Ludey, who started life as a typist, is became managing director of a successful London business with big connections abroad

Arthur Giordano, managing director of Kettner s
Arturo Giordano, known simply as Arthur, Managing Director of the famous Kettners restaurant in Soho. Date: 1930

Carlos San Martin, Colombian actor and director
Carlos San Martin (born Julio Escobar, 1892), Colombian actor and director. Date: circa 1920

Sir Alexander Duckham, Director-General, Aircraft Production
Alexander Duckham (1877-1945), English chemist and businessman, best known for the development of machine lubricants. Founded Alexander Dukham & Son in Millwall in 1899

Christmas and New Year card, German Holiday Course
Christmas and New Year card from the Principal and Staff of a German Holiday Course in Austria, Director Emil Ludwig (born Emil Cohn, 1881-1948), Schottenbastei 7, Vienna. Date: circa 1920s

James Braidwood, Superintendent, LFEE
James Braidwood (18001861), founder of the worlds first municipal fire service in Edinburgh in 1824. He was the first director of what was to become the London Fire Brigade

Sir Arthur du Cros
Sir Arthur Philip du Cros, 1st Baronet du Cros (1871 - 1955), British industrialist and politician. Managing director of Dunlop Rubber Company and Unionist member for Hastings. Date: 1896

George Joachim Goschen, 1st Viscount Goschen - Chancellor
The Augmentative Y. George Joachim Goschen, 1st Viscount Goschen (1831-1907) - Financier and then Director of the Bank of England and later Chancellor of the Exchequer (1887-92). Date: 1900

The late Sir W J Hooker, Director of the Royal Gardens at Kew (engraving)
1610551 The late Sir W J Hooker, Director of the Royal Gardens at Kew (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Sir W J Hooker)

The Chinese Crisis (engraving)
1615103 The Chinese Crisis (engraving) by Sulman, Thomas (fl.1855-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Crisis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 January 1898)

Alfred Hitchcock at work directing Sabotage with Sylvia Sidney (colour litho)
3642351 Alfred Hitchcock at work directing Sabotage with Sylvia Sidney (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Actors and actresses at the Theatre des Varietes, Paris (b / w photo)
3101192 Actors and actresses at the Theatre des Varietes, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Actors and actresses at the Theatre des Varietes)

Lord William Hay (colour litho)
612899 Lord William Hay (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord William Hay, The Director, 12 December 1874, Vanity Fair)

Mr Charles Grey Mott (colour litho)
612073 Mr Charles Grey Mott (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Charles Grey Mott, A railway director, 14 June 1894)

Jean Marais (b / w photo)
CHT466296 Jean Marais (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Jean Marais (b / w photo)
CHT466293 Jean Marais (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

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The director is the mastermind behind the scenes, orchestrating every aspect of a film or production, and are like Auguste Escoffier, crafting a delectable feast for our eyes and minds. Just as Jane Russell in The French Line captivated audiences with her sultry performance, directors have the power to mesmerize us with their creative vision. Orson Welles showcased his brilliance not only as an actor but also as Charles Foster Kane in CITIZEN KANE, a groundbreaking film that he directed. Like Charlie Chaplin's iconic portrayal of the little tramp, directors often leave an indelible mark on cinema history. They bring together talented individuals like the cast and crew of John Guillermins Torment (1949), creating magic on screen. In Hollywood's golden era, directors such as Billy Wilder were revered for their ability to entertain and captivate audiences. Publicity stills from films like Some Like It Hot (1959) remind us of their genius, and are not limited to just filmmaking; they can shape other realms too. Just as Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Team made history in 1908 under S. F. Edge's guidance, directors lead teams towards greatness. Even animals can become stars under a director's watchful eye – Mick the Miller became a film star thanks to someone who saw his potential beyond racing tracks. From bustling streets like Soho in London to grand theaters on Shaftesbury Avenue, directors breathe life into these spaces through their artistic choices. They navigate complex worlds like strip tease card games or even orchestras led by conductors – always ensuring that each element harmonizes perfectly together. Sergei Eisenstein revolutionized filmmaking through his innovative techniques and storytelling prowess. Directors like him push boundaries and challenge conventions to create unforgettable experiences for audiences worldwide. In essence, the director is more than just a title; they are architects of dreams and creators of worlds.