Comedy Collection (page 4)

La Poupee by Arthur Sturgess
Promotional postcard for La Poupee, a comic operetta by Arthur Sturgess from the French of Maurice Ordonneau (Theatre de la Gaiete, Paris, 21st October 1896); music Edmond Audran

A poster advertising Daisy Yates, Always Blooming. Date: C. 1913

John Venn, caricature C013 / 7595
John Venn (1834-1923). Caricature of the British logician and philosopher John Venn. Venn is best known for introducing the Venn diagram, which is used in many fields, including set theory

Edwin Hubble, US astronomer C008 / 8831
Edwin Hubble. Caricature of the US astronomer, cosmologist, athlete and boxer Edwin Powell Hubble (1889-1953) smoking a pipe

Billy Liar
Rodney Bewes, Tom Courtenay on the set of Billy Liar

A MIDSUMMER NIGHTs DREAM. William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream performed at Sadlers Wells Theatre, London, England, 1853. Wood engraving from a London newspaper of 1853

Lady Charles Cavendish aka Adele Astaire
Adele Astaire (1896 - 1981) comedy actress and dance partner of her brother, Fred Astaire from childhood until 1932, when she retired from dance to marry the British aristocrat Lord Charles Spencer

Watson and Crick, DNA discovers
Watson and Crick. Caricature of the molecular biologists and discoverers of the structure of DNA James Watson (born 1928, left) and Francis Crick (1916-2004), with their model of a DNA molecule

Alan Turing, British mathematician
Alan Turing. Caricature of the British mathematician Alan Turing (1912-54). In 1937 Turing described a theoretical computer (a Turing machine) in rigorous mathematical terms

Richard Dawkins, British science writer
Richard Dawkins. Caricature of the British ethnologist, evolutionary biologist and controversial author Richard Dawkins (born 1941) holding one of his books

Isaac Asimov, US author and biochemist
Isaac Asimov. Caricature of the Soviet-born American science fiction writer and biochemist Isaac Asimov (1920-1992). Asimov is best known for his science fiction novels and popular science books

Baruch Spinoza, caricature
Baruch Spinoza. Caricature of the Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677). Spinoza is considered to be one of Western philosophys most important philosophers

Plato, caricature
Plato. Caricature of the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato (427-347 BC). Platos spirit of rational inquiry led to todays scientific method

Theatre, A Cuckoo in the Nest 1925, Nerman
A scene from A Cuckoo in the Nest, a popular farce playing in London in 1925. Here, the impeccable husband is discovered by his wife and in-laws in a ladys bedroom (equally impeccable)

Poster advertising The Better Ole, Theatre Royal, Chatham
Poster advertising a comedy produced by Charles Cochran, The Better Ole, or The Romance of Old Bill, at the Theatre Royal, Chatham. Performed twice nightly, with a Wednesday matinee

Knitting Expert
A young man in an armchair gets himself in rather a tangle with his knitting!

Little Tich
LITTLE TICH (Harry Relph) Music hall entertainer (1867 - 1928), pictured in a school-themed costume with mortar board. Date: c.1905

Arthur Roberts, music hall entertainer
ARTHUR ROBERTS Music hall entertainer. Date: 19th century

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, working on a script for their show, pictured at the BBC Rehearsal room, Acton, Tuesday 2nd January 1973

Eric Morecambe gets a new style in ear muffs with coffee cups from his partner and Ernie Wise, 19th January 1966

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise in 1965 25 / 01 / 1965 January 1965
Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise in 1965 25/01/1965 January 1965

Soho, London - Shaftesbury Avenue - Queens Theatre with neon sign for Private Lives by Noel Coward, directed by John Gielgud. 1973

Woman performing as a bus conductor in a comic sketch

Front of the Sketch featuring Marie Lloyd
Marie Lloyd, born Matilda Alice Victoria Wood (1870 - 1922), British music hall singer, entertainer and comedienne. A global superstar in her day commanding the highest salary of any entertainer

Lincoln Assass. / Playbill
The playbill found in President Abraham Lincolns box after his assassination by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre

Female Souls / Purgatory
Dante and Virgil walk among female souls in Purgatorio

Scene from Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, The Merchant of Venice, with Portia and other characters

Bob Monkhouse and Kenneth Connor
as Charlie Sage and Horace Strong in Carry On Sergeant (1958)

Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, best known for his long narrative poem, the Divine Comedy

Les Dawson at Blackpool Beach, Lancashire. 15th July 1984

The cast of Are You Being Served? pictured during the shooting of their Christmas show. Pictured left to right, John Inman (Mr Humphries), Frank Thornton (Captain Peacock)

Only Fools and Horses - TV Programmes - Cast of TV Show Behind The Scenes with David Jason, Buster Merryfield, John Challis and Denis Lill

Victorian satirical cartoon capitalism and the middleman
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus. capitalism and the middleman

Billy Connolly on stage wearing big banana boots

Tim Brooke-Taylor and Caroline Ellis
Tim Brooke-Taylor (1940-2020), English comic actor, pictured with British actress Caroline Ellis (1950-)

Actor Rik Mayall, at a press call for The New Statesman television programme, Yorkshire TV. Marsha Fitzalan played Sarah B Stard

Dads Army actors at the opening of a new exhibition about the real Dads Army - the Home Guard at the Imperial War Museum Left to right are Private Godfrey played by Arnold Ridley

Actresses Sue Pollard (left) who plays Peggy in the television comedy series Hi De Hi and Diane Holiday who plays Yvonne, pictured dressed as Hula Girls during filming for the new series

Hilda Ogden, played by Jean Alexander
Coronations Streets Hilda Ogden, played by Jean Alexander 1988

Joan Sims, Jim Dale and Angela Douglas in a scene from Carry On Cowboy

A dance hall scene from Billy Liar (1963)
Irish singer Muriel Day dances with Tom Courtenay in a scene from Billy Liar (1963). Day played the uncredited role of the bands singer in the dance hall sequence of the film

A pause during the filming of Billy Liar (1963)
Director John Schlesinger holds the clapperboard during a pause from filming with actor Tom Courtenay sitting in the background on the set of Billy Liar

Michael Robins and Cheryl Kennedy in "Time and Time Again"
Michael Robins and Cheryl Kennedy in " Time and Time Again" which opens at the Comedy Theatre on 16th August. 14th August 1972

Cheryl Kennedy in "Time and Time Again"which opens at the Comedy Theatre
Cheryl Kennedy in " Time and Time Again" which opens at the Comedy Theatre on 16th August. 14th August 1972

Comedians Morecambe and Wise seen here showing off their medals outside Buckingham Palace after being invested by HM The Queen with the O.B.E. 23rd November 1976

Last of the Summer Wine actors Brian Wilde who plays Foggy Dewhirst (left), Peter Sallis (Norman Clegg) and Bill Owen (Compo Simmonite)

Bob Monkhouse, Shirley Eaton and Dora Bryan
in a scene from Carry On Sergeant (1958)

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From timeless classics to uproarious slapstick, it has always been a universal language that brings joy and laughter to audiences. 🎭✨ The UK quad poster for The Ladykillers (1955) showcases the perfect blend of wit and mischief, as a group of eccentric criminals find themselves in hilarious situations. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy's comedic genius shines through in James W Hornes Beau Hunks (1931), leaving us in stitches with their impeccable timing and physical comedy. Restless Natives (1985) UK release one sheet poster promises an adventure filled with side-splitting moments as two Scottish friends embark on a comical journey of rebellion against society. GILBERT & SULLIVAN's 1878 production of H. M. S. Pinafore captivated audiences with its witty lyrics and humorous storyline, proving that even musicals can be infused with comedic brilliance. Laurel and Hardy, the iconic duo known for their hilarious antics, never fail to entertain. Whether it's James Parrotts Night Owls (1930) or any other film they starred in, their chemistry is unmatched. Carry On Screaming (1966), a quintessential British comedy-horror film from the Carry On series, delivers laughs aplenty while spoofing classic horror tropes. Billy Liar takes us on a whimsical journey through the imagination of its titular character, offering plenty of chuckles along the way. The re-issue poster for The LadyKillers reminds us why this darkly funny crime caper remains an all-time favorite among fans worldwide – brilliant performances combined with clever dialogue make it an unforgettable experience. In Leave Them Laughing (1928), LAUREL AND HARDY prove once again why they are legends of silent cinema by effortlessly tickling our funny bones alongside a befuddled police officer.