Villain Collection (page 8)

The Forty Thieves by Ian Query
Promotional postcard for The Forty Thieves by Ian Query The man in black carrying a bag of gold is Paul Kruger, a pantomime villain for British audiences during the Boer War

Darth Vader and fan in Cornwall
Darth Vader from Star Wars on a visit to Cornwall, holding a delighted fan. Date: circa 1980s

RETRAITE DE CABOUL. Premiere Journee, 6 Jan 1842. Coloured engraving by de Villain and Karl Loeillot, published by Ostervald l Aine, Paris, 1842

The Best of Luck, by Hamilton, Raleigh and Collins
The Best of Luck by Henry Hamilton, Cecil Raleigh and Arthur Collins. First produced at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, September 1916

Henry Irving as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice
Henry Irving as Shylock in Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice. circa 1879

Caricature of Tennyson and the Marquess of Queensberry
Caricature of Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), Poet Laureate, and John Sholto Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry (1844-1900)

Caricature of Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative leader, thumbing his nose at a hostile audience. 1880

Caricature of Edward Smith Willard, English actor
Caricature of Edward Smith Willard (1853-1915), English actor, popular as a stage villain. 1882

Police / Making an Arrest
A policeman makes an arrest. He tackles the suspected villain in the lamplit street. Date: circa 1840

Northanger Abbey / Villain
The three villains in horsemans greatcoats. Date: First published: 1818

The burning of effigies in Tacuba, Mexico City, Mexico
The burning of the effigies of Judas in the streets of Tacuba, Mexico City, Mexico -- a traditional Easter activity, designed to purge the sins of the past year

Stone Pagoda Monument - erected for Taira-no-Kiyomori, Kobe, Japan. Taira-no-Kiyomori was a samurai warrior in medieval Japan

White bulldog puppy with stage fright
A white bulldog puppy with stage fright -- he should have gone on and rescued the actress from the villain, but refused to move from the wings. Date: 1905

Shakespeare Hamlet act 3 scene 2 Hamlet arranges
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Villain thou diest plate 10 Othello Act 5 Scene 1
Artokoloro

JEAN MARAIS (1913-1998). French actor and director. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1949

A team of androids break down objects to their scrap value
A team of robotic scrap merchants going about their business on a liquid world designed to break down unwanted objects to their scrap value

An android walks amongst a pile of skulls on the planet Earth
After decades of trying, mankind finally manages to destroy himself and most life forms on the planet Earth. Considered to be a global bio-radioactive hazard

Artists concept of life on Mars long ago
The quest to find life on Mars has been a lengthy process that still carries on to this day. Long ago, life did exist on the red planet, but shifts in its orbit almost tore Mars apart

Hundreds of robots running wild and free
Hundreds of robots breaking free of their programming, running wild and free

A large gathering of robots about to run wild and free

Artists concept of a city of the future where machines rule

A virus has spread through the population of cyborgs, making them mad and very dangerous

Fierce androids riot the city of Tokyo in 2037
In the year 2037, the first of the robot riots take place in the city of Tokyo. They have long been used for manual tasks that no respectable person would wish to do

Partisan and rebels on the left of the king and a government military on the right
One world leader. Partisan and rebels on the left of the king and a government military on the right

Illustration of cartoon characters stealing the moon

A pair of P-51 Mustang Fighter planes blowing up a crashed alien vehicle and its robotic crew member, during Earths ongoing secret war with this robotic enemy race

Illustration of Tyrannosaurus Rex dressed as the Terminator

Illustration of a Matrix Triceratops

dublin, ireland, 1866, mountjoy, jail, crime, cell, justice, punishment, convict
Dublin; Ireland; 1866; Mountjoy Prison

JUHN HUS IN PRISON, Switzerland

A Christmas Dinner in a Turkish Prison, Constantinople

Siberia: the Alexandreffsky Central Prison, Near Irkutsk

Siberia: the Castle Prison at Wiborg

The Wimbledon Poisoning Case: Trial of Dr. G. H. Lamson at the Central Criminal Court
The Wimbledon Poisoning Case: Trial of Dr. G.H. Lamson at the Central Criminal Court

SKETCHES OF LIFE AT MALTA: 1. A Maltese Grog-Shop, The Siren and Her Prey; 2. The Grand Masters Clock at the Governors Palace; 3. How Jack Spends His Money Ashore; 4

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A Sketch at the Central Criminal Court during the Late Trial of O connor

Beauchamp Tower: Prison in the Tower of London

The Royal Poet in his Prison

The Mamertine Prison. Rome, Italy

Russian Prisoners at Sheerness: the Devonshire Prison-Ship, at Sheerness, 1854

The Mazas Prison, Paris, France

Sketches in Siberia, Courtyard of the Prison for Criminals at Krasnoiarsk: Peasant Women Selling Bread, Tea, and Sugar to Prisoners

Siberia: Criminal Prisoners on the March

Prison Life in Siberia: the Governor Visiting the Womens Prison at Yeniseisk

Russian Criminal Prisoners in Siberia: Old Offenders in the Police Court at Krasnoiarsk

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The Tombs, the Principal Temporary Police Prison in New York. here are Incarcerated the Prisoners Taken during the Day, the Thieves and the Defaulters, Assaulters and Committers of Arson

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In the realm of literature and film, villains have always captivated our imagination with their cunning and malevolence. From the iconic showdown between Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty at the treacherous Reichenbach Falls to Long John Silver's devious schemes alongside his loyal parrot, these characters have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Peter Cushing's portrayal of various villains brought a chilling intensity to each role he inhabited. Whether it was embodying the enigmatic Sherlock Holmes or delving into the depths of darkness as Professor Moriarty, Cushing's performances were nothing short of mesmerizing. Bulldog Drummond, created by Sapper, introduced us to another captivating villain in his thrilling adventures. With an air of sophistication and cunning intellect, this antagonist kept readers on edge as they followed Drummond's relentless pursuit for justice. The Emperor Ming from "Flash Gordon" stands out as a quintessential villain who relished in his wickedness. Charles Middleton brought this character to life with such charisma that audiences couldn't help but be both terrified and fascinated by him. Shakespeare also had his fair share of memorable villains; one such example is found in "Cymbeline. " The title page alone hints at the presence of a formidable antagonist whose actions drive much of the play's conflict. Silent films too had their own brand of villainy, with Lupino Lane leaving audiences enthralled in "Pirates Beware. " Through physical comedy and expressive gestures, Lane showcased how even comedic they can leave a lasting impression. Caricatures like Edgar Bruce added yet another layer to theatrical villainy. These actors-manager hybrids not only played dastardly roles but also managed theaters themselves – blurring lines between fiction and reality while captivating audiences all over again. Whether it be through literature or theater, old-style or new-style portrayals, villains continue to fascinate us with their complexity.