Edna Collection

Edna Marion and Stan Laurel in Flying Elephants
Edna Marion and Stan Laurel in a scene from Flying Elephants a two-reel silent film from 1928 directed by Frank Butler and produced by Hal Roach

Millay / Edna St Vincent
EDNA ST VINCENT MILLAY American poet

Face on the Barroom Floor, Teller House Bar, Colorado, USA
The Face on the Barroom Floor is a painting on the floor of the Teller House Bar in Central City, Colorado, United States. It was painted in 1936 by Herndon Davis. Date: circa 1936

Edna Purviance (1895 - 1958), American film actress

A scene from No No Nanette at the Palace Theatre, London (1925) with Joseph Coyne, Binnie Hale and George Grossmith Date: 1925

Deanna Durbin / Universal
DEANNA DURBIN (Edna Mae Durbin) Canadian singer, popular in films of the 30s and 40s Date: 1921 -

Edna Mayne music hall toe and sand dancer
Edna Mayne music hall toe dancer and sand dancer. The sand dance was an eccentric dance with exaggerated movements while dressed in an approximation of Egyptian dress. Date: circa 1911

Spring cleaning the play perform at St Martin's theatre, directed by Mr Frederick Lonsdale. Mr. Denys Blakelock and Miss Edna Best, are seen in the picture and the main actors in the play

Filming at Elstree Studios
Film director T. Hayes Hunter (1884-1944) working with actors Herbert Marshall (1890-1966) and Edna Best (1900-1974) during the filming of The Calendar at Elstree Studios. Date: 1931

Desider Zador, Dante Zucchi and Edna Thornton, opera singers
Herr Desider Zador (L), baritone, Signor Dante Zucchi (R), tenor, Madame Edna Thornton, contralto, opera singers Date: 1910

Advertisement for Condor Hats. Showing Mrs Edna Best modelling a hat. With description, It is a felt hat with strap effect across the front, caught up by a buckle'

Photographs of opera personalities, within illustrated frame with fuchsias. Including, Mr Robert Radford; A very fine basso, who has long been popular on the concert platform

Dame Edna Everage and Larry Hagman on a chat show
Comic personality, Melbourne housewife and superstar (or gigastar) Dame Edna Everage (played by the Australian comedian Barry Humphries, b 1934) with the American actor Larry Hagman (b 1931)

A scene from The Constant Nymph at New Theatre, London (1926) with Helen Spencer, Edna Best, Elissi Landi, Cathleen Newbitt and Cecil Parker Date: 1926

A scene (a burlesque on German student life) from An Und Aus, the Herman Haller revue at the Admiralspalast, Berlin 1926 Date: 1926

A scene from Fallen Angels at the Globe Theatre, London (1925) with Tallulah Bankhead and Edna Best Date: 1925

New fashions for the stage version of the Smart set in Frederick Lonsdales comedy Spring Cleaning, London, 1925 with a range of gowns worn by Edna Best, Nancie Parsons

A scene from The Way You Look At It at the Queen s
A scene from The Way You Look At It at the Queens Theatre, London, 1926 with Leslie Howard, Edna Best and Isabel Jeans Date: 1926

Advert for a complete beauty kit from Edna Wallace Hooper, 1928 Date: 1928

Edna May Pettie, American actress and singer
Edna May Pettie (1878-1948), American actress and singer, known on stage as Edna May. 1903

Edna May Oliver and Madge Evans in David Copperfield (1935) wearing Dolly Tree period gowns Date: 1935

Edna May Oliver and Elizabeth Allan in David Copperfield (1935) dressed by Dolly Tree Date: 1935

Edna May - American Actress and singer
A beautifully-lit portrait photograph (reproduced on a postcard) of Edna May (1878-1948) - American Actress and singer, wearing an enormous feathered hat Date: 1907

Edna May - American Actress - Large ostrich feather hat
circa 1910s

Edna May (1878 -1948), American Actress, wearing an enormous feathered hat with a large blue ribbon tied at the side Date: 1905

Miss Edna May, (1878-1948), c1930. Creator: Unknown
Miss Edna May, (1878-1948), c1930. American actress and singer. A popular postcard beauty, May was famous for her leading roles in Edwardian musical comedies

Edna Best (1900-1974), British stage and screen actress, 1935. She is best remembered for her role as the mother in the original 1934 film version of Alfred Hitchcocks The Man Who Knew Too Much

Edna May (1878-1948), American actress and singer, early 20th century. Artist: Rotary Photo
Edna May (1878-1948), American actress and singer, early 20th century

Edna May (1878-1948), American singer and actress, early 20th century

Edna May, American actress and singer, c1900-1919. Edna May (1878-1948) was best known for her roles in Edwardian musical comedies

Edna May, American actress and singer, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Edna May, American actress and singer, 1901

Miss Edna Mays Wedding to Oscar Lewisohn - Wedding party
Miss Edna Mays Wedding Party - featuring Miss Edna May (1878-1948) as well as Miss Jane May, Mrs Pettie, Miss Pauline Chase, Mr Oscar Lewisohn and Miss Gertie Millar

Edna May (1878-1948) - American actress and singer. As seen here, May was a popular postcard beauty; she was famous for her leading roles in Edwardian musical comedies. Date: 1905

EDNA THE PRETTY TYPEWRITER. Poster for the melodrama play, Edna, The Pretty Typewriter, c1907

Beryl Edna Beadle CEng FRAeS 1929-2009
Beryl Edna Beadle, CEng, FRAeS, 1929-2009. Date: 1929

A portrait of the actress and dancer Edna Best as Peter Pan
A portrait of the actress and dancer Edna Best in her Peter Pan costume, St James Theatre, London, 1923 Date: 1923

Edna Best (1900 - 1974), British actress

Ada Ellen Bayly
ADA ELLEN BAYLY writer, under the nom-de-plume of EDNA LYALL Date: 1857 -1903

Edna May Oliver (Edna May Cox-Oliver) (1883 - 1942), American character actress of stage and screen

Edna May in Renaissance
EDNA MAY (1878 1948), Actress, in the role of a Renaissance heroine (possibly Juliet) Date: 1905

Theres Always Juliet by John Van Druten
Promotional postcard for Theres Always Juliet by John Van Druten. First produced Apollo Theatre, 12th October 1931. Herbert Marshall and Edna Best are shown as Dwight Houston

Portrait photograph with Miss Edna May, American actress and singer

FILM: THE VAGABOND, 1916. Poster for The Vagabond, starring Charlie Chaplin and Edna Purviance. Lithograph, 1916

POSTER: BOOKS, 1966. Take a book along this summer. Poster by Bill Sokol, 1966

MACBETH, 1936. Jack Carter and Edna Thomas in the Federal Theatre Projects production of Macbeth at the Lafayette Theatre in Harlem. Photograph, 1936

CHAPLIN: A DOGs LIFE, 1918. Charlie Chaplin and Edna Purviance in the film A Dogs Life

OREGON: NATIVE AMERICAN. Edna Kash Kash, a Yakima or Umatilla woman, in front of her tipi in Oregon. Photograph by Lee Moorhouse, c1900

EDNA FERBER (1887-1968). American writer. Photographed in the 1920s by Nickolas Muray

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"Edna: A Multifaceted Muse of the Arts" From Edna Marion and Stan Laurel's comedic brilliance in "Flying Elephants" to Millay/Edna St. Vincent's poetic prowess, the name Edna has graced various realms of creativity throughout history. Notably, Edna Purviance's enchanting presence in silent films captivated audiences worldwide. The iconic "Face on the Barroom Floor" at Teller House Bar, Colorado, USA, immortalizes a tale that resonates with countless visitors. Meanwhile, the Palace Theatre in London witnessed unforgettable performances like "No No Nanette, " featuring Joseph Coyne, Binnie Hale, and George Grossmith alongside an exuberant Edna Thornton. Even Deanna Durbin's angelic voice under Universal Studios' spotlight found inspiration during spring cleaning sessions for her plays. Elstree Studios became a hub for filmmakers capturing timeless moments on celluloid. Opera singers Desider Zador and Dante Zucchi shared stages with the illustrious Edna Thornton while Mrs. Edna Best modeled Condor Hats with elegance and style—a felt hat adorned by a buckle across its front—truly captivating fashion enthusiasts. Photographs within illustrated frames showcased opera personalities like Mr. Robert Radford—a renowned basso—and Mr. Harry Dearth—an experienced baritone whose robust voice delighted many listeners. Lastly, Dame Edna Everage brought laughter alongside Larry Hagman on chat shows—a testament to how humor transcends borders and unites people through joyous moments. In all these instances spanning different eras and art forms, one thing remains clear: The name Edna carries an indelible mark on our cultural tapestry as it continues to inspire generations of artists worldwide.