Dramatic Arts Collection

CHAPLIN: MODERN TIMES, 1936. Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard in the final scene from the film, Modern Times, 1936

SILENT FILM: LITTLE RASCALS. Our Gang, Little Rascals. Spanky, Buckwheat, Mickey, Alfalfa and Darla left to right

WOLFMAN, 1941. Lon Chaney, Jr. in the title role of The Wolfman, 1941

WILDE: SALOME. The Climax. Pen and ink drawing by Aubrey Beardsley for Oscar Wildes Salome

GODZILLA. A scene from one of the Godzilla movies

LAUREL AND HARDY. From the film Big Business (1929)

SHERLOCK HOLMES. Basil Rathbone (1892-1967). English actor. In the role of Sherlock Holmes

GODZILLA. A scene from one of the Godzilla movies

JUDY GARLAND (1922-1969). American singer and actress

RUSSELL: STAGE ROBBER. A stage robber pointing a shotgun. The vignette in the right corner shows the robber with a treasure box and a dead messenger as the stagecoach drives off

LAUREL AND HARDY. From the film Big Business (1929)

WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West and Judy Garland as Dorothy

FRANKENSTEIN, 1931. Boris Karloff still in makeup as the Monster, having lunch on the stage set of Frankenstein, 1931

THE GORILLA, 1930. Lila Lee in the 1930 version of The Gorilla

MOVIE THEATER, 1920s. Interior of an unidentified New York City motion picture theatre showing a film with Buster Keaton, 1920s

TELEPHONE BOOTH, 1920s. Colleen Moore in a 1920s silent movie still

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO. The Wolf Man (Lon Chaney, Jr. ) goes after Wilbur (Lou Costello)
ABBOTT AND COSTELLO. The Wolf Man (Lon Chaney, Jr.) goes after Wilbur (Lou Costello) in Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, 1948

SILENT FILM STILL: STORES. Wallace Beery in George Ades Gaby Drummer

LOUIS ARMSTRONG (1900-1971). American musician. Louis Armstrongs band, the Hot Five. Photograph, c1926

TARZAN THE MIGHTY, 1928. Frank Merrill in the title role and Natalie Kingston in Tarzan the Mighty, 1928

SILENT FILM STILL: ACCIDENTS. Five & Ten Cent Annie with Louise Fazenda & Clyde Cook

GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington as a Freemason in masonic attire, holding a scroll and trowel with portraits of the Marquis de Lafayette

Silent Film Still: Couples

SHAKESPEARE: HAMLET. The German actor Gustaf Gr├╝ndgens in the title role contemplating Yoricks skull, c1938

Silent Film Still: Dancing

SILK STOCKING SAL, 1924. A scene from the film directed by Tod Browning

Silent Film Still: Offices

SILENT FILM STILL: MUSIC. Scene with Charles Buddy Rogers

SILENT FILM STILL. Lloyd Hamilton

Silent Still: Man in Distress. Charlie Chase
SILENT STILL: MAN IN DISTRESS. Charlie Chase

CHAPLIN: THE GOLD RUSH. Charlie Chaplin in a scene from The Gold Rush, 1925

HOME TALENT, 1921. Phyllis Haver in a scene from the film

Interval at the Comedie Francaise
3780912 Interval at the Comedie Francaise by Dantan, Edouard-Joseph (1848-97); (add.info.: Interval at the Comedie Francaise)

NEWSPAPER BOY, SILENT STILL. The comedian Charlie Chase with a newspaper boy in a still from an American silent movie of the 1920s

SILENT MOVIE STILL: RADIO. Silent movie comedian Chester Conklin listening on a short-wave set

WOLFMAN, 1945. Lon Chaney, Jr. as the Wolfman in House of Dracula, 1945

SILENT MOVIE STILL, 1920s. Still from a silent film showing a couple involved in a slapstick accident

GIANT, 1956. James Dean as Jett Rink and Elizabeth Taylor as Leslie Benedict in a scene from the film

THE HAPPY WARRIOR, 1925. Andreas Randolph, Malcolm MacGregor, Olive Borden, Jack Henrick, William Dunn, and Gardener James in a scene from the film

SILENT FILM: LITTLE RASCALS. Froggy tries on a helmet as (left to right) Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Mickey, and Spanky admire. Our Gang, Little Rascals, c1920s

W. C. FIELDS (1879-1946). American comedian. W. C. Fields in a still from Two Flaming Youths, 1927
W.C. FIELDS (1879-1946). American comedian. W.C. Fields in a still from Two Flaming Youths, 1927

HAROLD LLOYD (1889-1971). American comedian. Lloyd in a 1920s film still

FILM STILL: GUY BATES. Guy Bates Post in The Good Boy

FILM STILL: NO LIMIT, 1931. Clara Bow

SILENT FILM STILL, 1931. Thelma Todd

FILM: METROPOLIS, 1927. Film still with Rudolph Klein-Rogge as Rotwang, the inventor

BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, 1935. Elsa Lanchester and Colin Clive in The Bride of Frankenstein, 1935

THEDA BARA (1885-1955). Originally Theodosia Goodman. American actress. In the title role of Cleopatra, 1917

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"Dramatic Arts: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into the world of dramatic arts, where actors bring iconic characters to life and captivate audiences with their performances. Lon Chaney Jr. , in the title role of "The Wolfman" (1941), sends shivers down our spines as he transforms into a creature of the night. In "Modern Times" (1936), Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard take us on a rollercoaster ride through laughter and tears in the final scene. Their impeccable comedic timing leaves us in awe of their talent. Silent films hold a special place in our hearts, like the beloved Little Rascals from Our Gang. Spanky, Buckwheat, Mickey, Alfalfa, and Darla steal our hearts as they navigate childhood adventures together. Basil Rathbone's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes is nothing short of brilliant. With his keen intellect and deductive reasoning, he solves mysteries that baffle others. Godzilla emerges from the depths of imagination to wreak havoc on screen. The colossal monster's destructive power leaves us breathless as we witness epic battles unfold before our eyes. Aubrey Beardsley's pen and ink drawing for Oscar Wilde's "Salome" captures the essence of this provocative play. It transports us to an era filled with scandalous beauty and forbidden desires. Laurel and Hardy remind us that comedy knows no boundaries. In "Big Business" (1929), their hilarious antics leave us doubled over with laughter while showcasing their incredible chemistry as a comedic duo. Charles M. Russell's drawing depicts a stage robber pointing a shotgun during an intense moment in history when danger lurked around every corner. The vignette reveals stolen treasures amidst chaos—a reminder that drama often unfolds even outside theater walls. "The Wizard of Oz" (1939) enchants generations with its timeless tale.