Comedic Collection (#3)

Woman looking at a coming down sign for a premises as her bloomers fall around her ankles (colour litho)
6031744 Woman looking at a coming down sign for a premises as her bloomers fall around her ankles (colour litho) by English School

WAR REPORTERS MOCKED 1880
The War Correspondent, imperturbable amidst shot and shell - if you believe his own account of his adventures ! Date: 1880

Papua New Guinea - Elema people - Eharo Masks
Elema people (of the Papuan Gulf in southeast New Guinea) practicing an elaborate cycle of masked rituals. These monumental Eharo masks were created primarily for amusement

The Sport of Kings by Ian Hay
Promotional postcard for The Sport of Kings by Ian Hay. First produced at the Savoy Theatre, 8th September 1924. Billed as a racing comedy

WW1 - Cartoon - German gun Big Bertha in action
WW1 - A cartoon big lady personifying the German gun known as Big Bertha, firing from Calais at Dover. Date: 1918

Phyllis and Zena Dare with their parents and brother Jack
Phyllis Dare, English singer and actress (1890-1975) and her sister Zena Dare, English singer and actress (1887-1975) pictured with their Father (Arthur Albert Dones)

Spreading the News by Lady Gregory
Promotional postcard for Spreading the News by Lady Gregory, a one-act comic play which was written for the opening night of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, 27th December 1904

Madame Sherry adapted by Charles Hands and Adrian Ross
Promotional postcard for Madame Sherry adapted by Charles E. Hands & Adrian Ross from the operetta by Benno Jacobson; music Hugo Felix (Centraltheater, Berlin, 1st November 1902)

Harry Tate - Music Hall Star
Harry Tate - (Ronald Macdonald Hutchinson) (1872-1940) - English comedian who performed both in the music halls and in films. Date: 1905

Photograph of Miss Dorothy Dickson
Black and white full page photograph of Miss Dorothy Dickson in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News of 31st October 1925. Date: 31st October 1925

Tatler article featuring Alfred Lester and H G Pelissier
Article on page 39 of the Tatler, 13th October 1909, featuring comedians Alfred Lester and Harry Gabriel Pelissier smoking pipes and drinking from steins

Up With The Lark
Promotional postcard for Up With The Lark adapted by Douglas Furber from Le Zebre (see The Glad Eye above); music Philip Bra-ham

Winnie Brooke, Widow
Promotional postcard for Winnie Brooke, Widow, first performed at the Criterion Theatre, London in 1905. A musical comedy starring popular actress Ada Reeve who also co-produced the play

Whos The Lady by Jose Levy
Promotional postcard for Whos The Lady By Jose Levy from La Presidente by Maurice Hennequin & Pierre Veber. (Theatre du Palais Royal, Paris, 27th November 1912)

The White Chrysanthemum by L Bantock & A Anderson
Promotional postcard for The White Chrysanthemum by Leedham Bantock and Arthur Anderson; music Howard Talbot. First produced at the Tyne Theatre, Newcastle, 23rd April 1904 and Criterion Theatre

Where Is William? by Charles Windermere
Promotional postcard for Where Is William? By Charles Windermere. First produced at the Theatre Royal, Worthing, 21st June 1906 and Grand Theatre, Fulham, 11th April 1910

The Tyranny of Tears by C Haddon Chambers
Promotional postcard for The Tyranny of Tears by C. Haddon Chambers. First produced at the Criterion Theatre, 6th April 1899. A comedy replete with delicious humour

Tons of Money by William Evans & A T Pechey
Promotional postcard for Tons of Money by William Evans and Archibald Thomas Pechey. First produced at the Opera House, Southport, 20th March and Shaftesbury Theatre, 13th April 1922

Tonights The Night by Fred Thomson
Promotional postcard for Tonights The Night by Fred Thomson from Les Dominos Roses by Alfred Hennequin & Alfred Delacour (Theatre du Vaudeville, Paris, 17th April 1876); music Paul Rubens

The Sunshine Girl by Paul Rubens
Promotional postcard for The Sunshine Girl by Paul Rubens & Cecil Raleigh; music Paul Rubens. First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, 24th February 1912

Passers By by C Haddon Chambers
Promotional postcard for Passers-By by C. Haddon Chambers. First produced Wyndhams Theatre, 29th March 1911. Artist: Henry H. Piffard

Pamela by Arthur Wimperis and Frederick Norton
Promotional flyer for Pamela by Arthur Wimperis and Frederick Norton. First produced Palace Theatre, 10th December 1917.Centre pages of four-page flyer for the Palace, showing the star, Lily Elsie

Nothing But The Truth by James Montgomery
Promotional postcard for Nothing But The Truth by James Montgomery. First produced in England at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, 28th January and Savoy Theatre

Nicely Thanks
Promotional postcard for Nicely Thanks, a pierrot entertainment. First produced at the Strand Theatre, 26th December 1912 and the Comedy Theatre, 20th January 1913

The Midshipmaid by Ian Hay and Stephen King-Hall
The MidshipMaid by Ian Hay and Stephen King-Hall. First produced Shaftesbury Theatre, 10th August 1931. It is a comedy with musical interludes in which a pompous economy expert Sir Percy Newbiggin

The Middle Watch by Ian Hay and Stephen King-Hall. First produced Kings Theatre, Southsea, 5th August and Shaftesbury Theatre, 12th August 1929 Date: 1929

Merrie England by Basil Hood
Promotional postcard for Merrie England by Basil Hood; music Edward German. First produced at the Savoy Theatre, 2nd April 1902

McKennas Flirtation by Edgar Selden
Inside pages of a promotional flyer for McKennas Flirtation by Edgar Selden. First produced at the Opera House, Coventry, 1st August 1892

Made in England by Albert de Courville
Promotional postcard for Made in England revue by Albert de Courville; music Herman Darewski. First produced at the Grand Theatre, Clapham, 29th April 1915. Date: circa 1915

The Luck of the Navy by Clifford Mills
Promotional postcard for The Luck of the Navy by Mrs Clifford Mills. First produced at Bournemouth, 1st August and then to Queens Theatre, 5th August 1918

The Love Race by Edwin Greenwood and Stanley Lupino
Promotional postcard for The Love Race by Edwin Greenwood and Stanley Lupino. First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, 25th June 1930. Two of the stars, Stanley Lupino and Larry Cliff, are shown

Lord Richard In The Pantry by Sidney Blow and Douglas Hoare
Promotional postcard for Lord Richard In The Pantry by Sidney Blow and Douglas Hoare from Martin Swaynes novel of 1912. First produced at the Shakespeare Theatre, Liverpool

You Never Can Tell by George Bernard Shaw
Promotional postcard for You Never Can Tell by George Bernard Shaw. First produced by the Stage Society at the Royalty Theatre, 26th November 1899

A Little Bit Of Fluff by Walter William Ellis
Promotional postcard for A Little Bit Of Fluff by Walter William Ellis. First produced at the Pier Theatre, Brighton, 11th October and Criterion Theatre, 27th October 1915

Jack O Jingles by Leon M Lion and Malcolm Cherry
Inside pages of promotional flyer for Jack O Jingles by Leon M. Lion and Malcolm Cherry. First produced at the Grand Theatre, Croydon, 18th August and New Theatre

WW1 - Restive allies - The central powers not to happy
WW1 - A comedic scenerio depicting Austrias and Turkeys roles in the war as part of the central power. The illustration represents the German Kaiser as an Ancient Roman in his chariot

Portrait of Moliere (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF283138 Portrait of Moliere (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (1622-73); ); English, out of copyright

Manzai, Comedy. Yajima, Gogaku, active 19th century, artist, [between 1818 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 21 x 18.8 cm

WWI - What a Pleasure to be a Soldier! Two cheeky (and rather rotund) Geman privates mimic their commanding officer and his hands-on-hips pose - with considerable comic effect!

Cervantess Don Quixote, naked tumbles, 1863 French edition. Don Quixote performing tumbles half-naked as Sancho looks away

Cervantess Don Quixote, flight of fancy, 1863 French edition. Don Quixote, story in hand, flying on a winged horse from other authors

Hospital heat lamp cabinets, 1920s C017 / 7870
Hospital heat lamp cabinets. Patients encased up to their necks in heat lamp cabinets in a hospital. These are Burdick cabinets, branded Radio-Vitant

Aries. Artwork and astrological symbol (upper left) representing Aries the Ram (21 March to 20 April), 1st of the 12 star signs that make up the year

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"Step into the world of laughter and entertainment with Daisy Yates, the queen of comedy. This hilarious poster will have you rolling on the floor with laughter as she brings her unique brand of humor to the stage. " "Join Don Quixote in his library for a comedic adventure like no other. Cervantes' iconic character takes a break from his knightly quests to indulge in some side-splitting comedy that will leave you in stitches. " "Don't miss out on this uproarious performance of Hamlet at the Theatre, Leeds. This handbill promises an unforgettable night filled with witty banter, clever wordplay, and plenty of laughs. " "Introducing Fashion Dog - the four-legged comedian who knows how to strut their stuff. Get ready for a tail-wagging good time as this stylish pooch takes center stage and proves that fashion can be funny too. " "McKennas Flirtation by Edgar Selden is a comedic masterpiece that guarantees non-stop laughter. Hardie & Von Leers Comedian bring this hilarious play to life, delivering punchlines and slapstick moments that will have you doubled over with mirth. " "Merry Merry by Harlan Thompson is a riotous romp through absurdity and hilarity. Brace yourself for an evening filled with outrageous characters, comical situations, and endless chuckles. " "Orlando and the Wrestler from As You Like It by William Shakespeare come together in this engraved illustration by Charles W. Prepare yourself for belly-aching laughter as these larger-than-life characters engage in humorous antics that defy expectations. " "Cicely Courtneidge and Jack Hulbert are here to tickle your funny bone. These legendary comedians know just how to deliver side-splitting performances that will keep you laughing long after the curtain falls. " "Spend an evening with Sydney Fairbrother and George Robey - two comedic powerhouses who promise an unforgettable night of laughter. Their chemistry on stage is electric, and their comedic timing is unmatched.