Musical Collection (page 16)

Musical comedy, The Medal and the Maid, music by Sidney Jones. Miss Ventnor (Miss Ada Reeve), song, In My Curriculum (words by Charles H Taylor). Date: 1900s

Musical comedy, The Medal and the Maid, Lancers, music by Sidney Jones. Date: 1900s

Musical comedy, The Medal and the Maid, Waltz, music by Sidney Jones. Date: 1900s

Yvonne as Astarte, the Goddess of the Moon, at Dalys Theatre, London. Yvonne was a musical comedy with book and lyrics by Percy Greenbank, and music by Jean Gilbert and Vernon Duke (Dukelsky)

The Scarlet Mr Es and their Jester, the Famous Masked Entertainers, Palace Theatre, Brighton Date: early 20th century

The Vagabond King by W H Post and Brian Hooker, music by Rudolf Friml. First produced by Russell Janney at the Winter Garden Theatre, Drury Lane, London, 19 April 1927

Viennese Band at the Alhambra, London, Musical Director J Delikat, programme includes works by Wagner, Elgar, German, Sarasate, Liszt and Sousa, 12 April 1903. Date: 1903

San Toy, musical comedy, first performed at Dalys Theatre, London, in 1899. Date: circa 1900s

Shanghai, a spectacular musical play, Drury Lane Theatre, London, presented by Macdonald and Young Date: early 20th century

San Toy, musical comedy, The ABC Duet, at the Grand Theatre, Southampton, previously at Dalys Theatre, London. Date: circa 1900s

Shirley Kellogg in Razzle Dazzle! - a revue by Albert de Courville, Wal Pink and Basil Macdonald Hastings, with music by Herman Darewski and Manuel Klein

Over She Goes! musical tantivy, Saville Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Stanley Lupino and Laddie Cliff Date: early 20th century

The Baron, in L Enfant Prodigue, a musical play without words, at the Duke of Yorks Theatre, London Date: circa 1915

Art Nouveau romantic couple Date: early 20th century

Christmas postcard, Man playing bugle in the street - Christians Awake Date: 20th century

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Me and My Girl
The Caption is Me and my Girl and is probably a reference to the 1930s musical of the same name. The gas mask was carried in a cardboard box. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1940

Dalys Girls enjoying themselves at the swimming baths. Standing (left to right): The Misses Stella Riga, Jean Stirling, Veda Le Grand and Irene Flower

Sketches of the musical comedy Peggy Ann at Dalys Theatre, London, 1927 with Dorothy Dickson, Maisie Gay, Basil Howes, Oliver McLennan and Elsie Randolph Date: 1927

Sketches of the musical Shake Your Feet at
Sketches of the Laddie Cliff musical Shake Your Feet at the London Hippodrome, 1927 with Janette Gilmore, Milton Hayes, Billy Milton, Gwen Farrar, Date: 1927

A portrait of George M. Cohan, 1928 - American entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer and theatrical producer Date: 1928

Four dance beauties from Hollywood, 1928. Nancy Carroll one of Paramounts players (top left), Clara Bow from Paramount (top right)

Advert for Max Factors makeup featuring the Albertina Rasch dancers, 1930 in MGMs The Rogue Song Date: 1930

A portrait of the dancer instructor Albertina Rasch and two sequences from Rogue Song (MGM 1930) Date: 1930

Two film photographs: top left an ensemble shot
Two film photographs: top left ensemble shot from Gold Diggers of Broadway featuring Ann Pennigton and top right William Powell and Evelyn Brent in Interference, a Paramount talkie (1930). Date: 1930

Advert for Fanchon and Marcos Ideas stage presentations for Fox West Coast Theatres, 1930 Date: 1930

A portrait of Dorothy Stone in the leading role of Ziegfelds musical Show Girl, 1929 Date: 1929

Florenz Ziegfeld and a scene from The Little Duchess produced in 1901 with Anna Held in the centre Date: 1929

A photograph of Anna Held aged 15 with her mother (top right) and a later photograph (bottom left) Date: 1929

Two poses of Anna Held taken in Paris before she came to America in 1898 - she had cultivated a naughty French stage persona Date: 1929

The scene Away From the Blues, Anton Dolins production at the London Coliseum, 1930 Date: 1930

A portrait of Irene Delroy at Warner Brothers, 1930 (she had deserted Boradway for Hollywood) Date: 1930

A portrait of Bessie Love at MGM, 1930 - who appeared in Broadway Melody and will be in Good News Date: 1930

Dorothy Lee at RKO appearing in the film Half Shot, 1930
Dorothy Lee at RKO appearing in the film Half Shot at Sunrise, 1930 Date: 1930

Jeannette MacDonald who jumped from Broadway to Hollywood
The singer and dancer Jeannette MacDonald who jumped from Broadway to Hollywood, 1930 Date: 1930

The Albertina Raschs senoritas in MGMs New Moon with Albertina Vitak, 1930 Date: 1930

Two 1930 Hollywood scenes one of dancers in Half Shot at Sunrise (RKO) and the other, the singer Lottice Howell (MGM) Date: 1930

Nancy Carrol, Paramount-Publix star resting between scenes, 1930 Date: 1930

A dancing girl from the Warner Brothers film Svengali, 1931 Date: 1931

British army in India - pipers 92nd Highlanders 1870
Vintage 19th century photograph - British army in India - pipers of the 92nd Highlanders 1870

Vintage photograph WW II - Red Army photographer
Vintage photograph World War II - Red Army photographer taking pictures of the band of the Devonshire regiment presentation of the Order of the Bath to Zhukov and Rokossovsky 1945

c. 1880s Japan - geishas playing musical instruments
c.1880s Japan - geishas playing the shamisen and koto musical instruments

Woman playing koto stringed musical instrument, Japan
Young woman playing a koto stringed musical instrument, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Great bell in the Chion-in Temple, Kyoto Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Reproduction of a poster for The Country Girl at Dalys Theatre in December 1902. Date: 1902

Connie Ediss (Ada Harriet Coates) - English actress
Connie Ediss (Ada Harriet Coates) (1871-1934) - English actress best known as a jovial comedian in many of the popular Edwardian musical comedies around the turn of the 20th century

Striking costumes designed by Victor Stiebel for the musical, Music in the Air, starring Mary Ellis. Date: 1933

English huntswoman jumping sidesaddle over a fence, 19th century. Facey Romford unable to follow Lucy Somersville over a hedge. What matter did it make to him how she rode, confound this ugly place

Ancient Persian musical instruments
Baglama or tanbur 1, sciehizdeh 2, kemancheh or rebab 3, setar 4, scienk 5, 7, psalter 6, nefir 8, carhana 9, sciak-nefir or horn 10, sorna 11, musicar 12, dembal 13, dohol drum 14

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From classic musicals like Seven Brides for Seven Brothers to enchanting tales like Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, music has always been a powerful force in storytelling. Whether it's an Arab girl dancing to rhythmic beats or the vibrant performances at The Medora Musical in North Dakota, music transcends borders and brings people together. The iconic image of Elvis Presley strumming his guitar reminds us of the timeless appeal of rock 'n' roll. Meanwhile, Me and My Girl teaches us how to dance the Lambeth Walk with infectious energy. And who can resist the allure of Steinway Pianos, as seen in their captivating advertisements? Edward Elgar's Salut D Amour showcases the beauty scores that stir emotions deep within our souls. In Funny Girl, Barbra Streisand captivates audiences not only with her incredible talent but also by performing on roller skates – a testament to creativity and entertainment. Even Soviet propaganda posters recognize the power of music in promoting peace and unity among nations. Show Boat's original Broadway production poster from 1927 serves as a reminder that musicals have long been cherished forms of artistic expression. Lastly, Jeeves and Wooster remind us that even comedic tales can be enhanced by delightful melodies. Music truly knows no boundaries; it is a universal language that unites us all.