Dramatic Arts Collection (page 23)

DIRIGIBLES, NEW YORK CITY. American dirigibles flying above New York City, early 20th century photograph

HAMMOCK, 1925. Director William K. Howard tries out a hammock on the set of the film The Light of the Western Star, 1925

FILM STILL: HAMMOCK, 1920s. Actors in hammocks on a Hollywood film set, suggesting very spacious quarters onboard a navy vessel, 1920s

SILENT FILM STILL: CLOWN. Still from the silent film The Whirl of Life, 1915

FILM STILL: HAMMOCK, 1929. Milton Sills places Dorothy Mackaill under arrest in a scene from the film His Captive Woman. 1929

SILENT FILM STILL: GYPSIES. Still from an American film, c1920

FILM STILL: HAMMOCK. Actress Marie Prevost (1898-1937) in a scene from a silent film, 1920s

EVELYN BRENT (1899-1975). Originally, Mary Elizabeth Riggs. American cinema actress, primarily in silent films. Silent film still, c1920s

SILENT FILM STILL: KISSING. Buster Keaton and Virginia Fox in The Goat, 1921

Silent Still: Man & Woman

SILENT STILL: MAN & WOMAN. Bill Wayne and Thelma White

SILENT STILL: MAN IN DISTRESS. Raymond Hatton in Fireman, Save My Child, 1927

TAKE IT FROM ME, 1926. Starring Reginald Denny (left)

THE FOREIGN LEGION, 1928. Starring Norman Kerry (center)

Silent Still: Uniform

EAST LYNNE, 1925. Scene from the silent film

Silent Still: Uniforms

THE MUMMYs GHOST, 1943. John Carradine with Lon Chaney, Jr. as Mummy

THE GORILLA, 1927. Fred Kelsey and Charlie Murray in a scene from the film

Film Still: Werewolf

EMIL JANNINGS (1884-1950). German actor. Jannings as Orgon in the German film Tartuffe, 1926, after Molire
EMIL JANNINGS (1884-1950). German actor. Jannings as Orgon in the German film Tartuffe, 1926, after Molière

PAWN SHOP, c1925. Silent film still

SILENT FILM SET, c1925. Actor Harold Lockwood (holding baseball) and director Fred Balshofer on the set of a silent film, c1925

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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.