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Lily Elsie Collection

Miss Lily Elsie (1886-1962) was a renowned English actress and singer, best known for her captivating performances in The Merry Widow

Background imageLily Elsie Collection: Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), The Merry Widow. c1930. Creator: Unknown

Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), The Merry Widow. c1930. Creator: Unknown
Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), The Merry Widow". c1930. English actress and singer during the Edwardian era. [Foulsham & Banfield, London]

Background imageLily Elsie Collection: The Merry Widow (b / w photo)

The Merry Widow (b / w photo)
3642601 The Merry Widow (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merry Widow. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageLily Elsie Collection: Lily Elsie, English actress and singer (b / w photo)

Lily Elsie, English actress and singer (b / w photo)
6032684 Lily Elsie, English actress and singer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lily Elsie (1886-1962), English actress and singer

Background imageLily Elsie Collection: Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), c1930. Creator: Unknown

Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), c1930. Creator: Unknown
Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), c1930. Popular English actress and singer during the Edwardian era

Background imageLily Elsie Collection: Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), as Alice in the Dollar Princess'

Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), as Alice in the Dollar Princess"
Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), as " Alice" in the " Dollar Princess". c1930. English actress and singer during the Edwardian era. [Foulsham & Banfield, London]

Background imageLily Elsie Collection: Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield

Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow, 1907. Elsie and Coyne are playing the parts of Sonia and Prince Danilo respectively

Background imageLily Elsie Collection: Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow, 1908. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield

Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow, 1908. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow, 1908. Elsie and Coyne are playing the parts of Sonia and Prince Danilo respectively

Background imageLily Elsie Collection: Lily Elsie (1886-1962) and Adrienne Augarde (1882-1913), English actresses, 1907

Lily Elsie (1886-1962) and Adrienne Augarde (1882-1913), English actresses, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Lily Elsie (1886-1962) and Adrienne Augarde (1882-1913), English actresses, 1907

Background imageLily Elsie Collection: Lily Elsie (1886-1962), English actress, early 20th century. Artist: Rotary Photo

Lily Elsie (1886-1962), English actress, early 20th century. Artist: Rotary Photo
Lily Elsie (1886-1962), English actress, c1900s

Background imageLily Elsie Collection: Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow, c1907

Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow, c1907. Elsie as Sonia (the Merry Widow) and Coyne as Prince Danilo. The English adaptation of Franz Lehars operetta, with lyrics by Adrian Ross

Background imageLily Elsie Collection: Miss Lily Elsie and Mr George Graves in The Merry Widow, 20th century

Miss Lily Elsie and Mr George Graves in The Merry Widow, 20th century
Lily Elsie and George Graves in The Merry Widow, c1907. Elsie as Sonia, and Graves as Baron Popoff. Allow me to escort you


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Miss Lily Elsie (1886-1962) was a renowned English actress and singer, best known for her captivating performances in The Merry Widow. With her timeless beauty and undeniable talent, she enchanted audiences throughout the early 20th century. In this black and white photo, taken around 1930 by an unknown creator, Miss Lily Elsie is captured in all her glory as The Merry Widow. Her elegance shines through as she embodies the character with grace and poise. Another monochrome image showcases Lily Elsie's enchanting presence on stage. Alongside Joseph Coyne, they create a mesmerizing duo in The Merry Widow production of 1908. This photograph by Foulsham and Banfield perfectly captures their chemistry and theatrical prowess. Lily Elsie's career was not limited to just one role. In another stunning portrait from the early 20th century by Rotary Photo, we see her versatility as an actress shining through. Her expressive eyes hint at the depth she brought to each character she portrayed. Collaborating once again with Joseph Coyne, Miss Lily Elsie captivates audiences in The Merry Widow production of c1907. Their performance together undoubtedly left spectators spellbound with their impeccable acting skills. Not only did Lily Elsie share the stage with talented actors like Joseph Coyne but also appeared alongside Mr George Graves in The Merry Widow during the 20th century. This collaboration showcased her ability to adapt to different partners while maintaining her magnetic presence on stage. Throughout her illustrious career, Miss Lily Elsie became synonymous with excellence in theater arts. Whether it be portraying Alice in The Dollar Princess or embodying various characters alongside Adrienne Augarde (1882-1913), another celebrated English actress of that era - captured beautifully by Foulsham and Banfield - she consistently delivered unforgettable performances that left a lasting impact on audiences worldwide. Lily Elsie's legacy lives on, as her talent and beauty continue to inspire generations of performers.