Matinee Collection (page 2)

Portrait of a young woman in a long coat and gown (litho)
6001487 Portrait of a young woman in a long coat and gown (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a young woman in a long coat and gown)

A Matinee (engraving)
1036609 A Matinee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Matinee. Illustration for The Graphic)

The opening of the new ABC 5 screen multi cinema complex in Sachiehall Street Glasgow is being marked by an exhibition at The Glasgow Film Theatre

Matinee musicale, 1895-1900. Private Collection

Madame Kyra Alanova by Madame Yevonde
Madame Kyra Alanova (1902-1965) by Madame Yevonde. She was a dancer, appearing in a special matinee at St Jamess Theatre, London

The Babes in the Wood, Grand Theatre, Islington, London. Date: 1904-1905

Mottos - Childrens Matinee - Boy Under Sign Post childrens matinee / Nearest Dentist. Part of Box 134 Boswell Collection - Mottos. Date: circa 1895

Advert for Matinee filter tipped cigarettes 1939
These Matinee filter tipped Virginia cigarettes in there slim black case. Date: 1939

Dutch Girl - Little Miss Hook of Holland
A " matinee version" of the English Musical Comedy show Miss Hook of Holland called Little Miss Hook of Holland, played by children for children

Caricature of Henry Irving sweeping amateurs away
Caricature of the actor-manager Henry Irving (1838-1905) sweeping the amateur rubbish away from the theatre. 1883

Cartoon, Matinees! Matinees!! Matinees!!! Trixie Southbank, who is tired of being an extra and wants to play Juliet, asks John Hollingshead (1827-1904), manager of the Gaiety Theatre

Montagu Pyke
MONTAGU PYKE - theatre manager and early cinematograph impre- -sario, who offered matinee patrons free cups of tea. A pub in Londons Charing X Road is named for him. Date: 1874 - ?

St James Theatre 1900
Theatregoers, mostly women, leaving the theatre after a matinee. A couple of policemen are on the beat. Date: 1900

Court Street, Buffalo, New York State, USA, showing Sheas Theatre and the McKinley Monument. Date: circa 1911

Polis Theatre Block, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1910

Street scene in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, possibly in the Racine district. Showing a group of boys outside a cinema where a matinee is advertised, nextdoor to the Peoples Cash Market

An indefatigable war worker, Elizabeth Asquith
Elizabeth Charlotte Lucy Asquith (1897-1945), later Princess Bibesco, English writer, daughter of British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith and his second wife, Margot

Sketch cover, Emily Drange at Britannia
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring a photograph of American actress, Emily Drange in costume as Britannia. She was part of a patriotic tableau staged in New York

Sketch cover, Mrs Vernon Castle (Irene Castle)
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. Pictured on the front cover of The Sketch as " The Spirit of France

Cartoon, Matinee de Novembre, WW1
Cartoon, Matinee de Novembre, showing Kaiser Wilhelm shivering in the sea at Calais, with Dover guarded by battleships in the far distance during the First World War

Tatler cover - Irene Castle as the Spirit of France
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. Pictured on the front cover of The Tatler as " The Spirit of France

Elizabeth Asquith & Nelson Keys rehearsing a matinee, WW1
Miss Elizabeth Asquith rehearsing with Mr Nelson Keys for their sketch in the forthcoming Serbian Relief Fund Matinee to be held on 9 May 1916 and organised by Lady Greville and Lady Oranmore

Matinee in aid of the Concerts of the Front fund, Lady Diana
A group at Lena Ashwells special matinee at the Lyric Theatre on 29 June 1917, in aid of the Concerts at the Front Fund. A number of society ladies took part

Advert for Matinee filter cigarettes 1938
These Matinee filter tipped Virginia cigarettes in there slim black case. 1938

Lingerie & nightwear, 1915
A page of intimate luxuries of crepe, ribbon and lace suggested including (top left), a Leewig petticoat with detachable flounces of net and ribbon from Charles Lee & Son, (top right)

Children queuing outside cinema
Children waiting to go into the Ideal cinema, King Street, Poplar, London for a saturday morning matinee showing past a wall covered with movie promotional posters Date: 1935

Children waiting outside cinema
Children waiting to go into the Ideal cinema, King Street, Poplar, London for a saturday morning matinee showing Date: 1935

The Great Ladies Crusade Against The Matinee Hat 1906
Photographs showing hats made by the Comtesse de Talleyrand, the Comtesse Recope, the Comtesse de Fels, the Marquise de Jaucourt and the Comtesse de Guerne

Drawings Prints, Print, Matinee, Artist, George, Overbury, Pop, Hart, American, Cairo
Drawings and Prints, Print, Matinee, Artist, George Overbury Pop Hart, American, Cairo, Illinois 1868-1933 New York, Hart, George Overbury Pop, American, 1868, 1933, late 19th-early 20th century, 1868

Matinee Musicale at Stafford House, Lancaster House, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

The Matinee Hat
circa 1900: A scene from a production of The Matinee Hat. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Matinee Hats
A group of young women modelling hats in a scene from the show The Matinee Hat. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Matinee Musicale at Stafford House, Lancaster House, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

Oeuvre du soldat ardennais... vente de charite avec matinee artistique. Soldier in a trench looking at female apparitions in sky. Date 1916. Oeuvre du soldat ardennais

Matinee de gala au benefice de l Association Nationale de Mutiles de la Guerre Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. Disabled French soldier being comforted by two young girls

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Step into the world of matinee magic: a captivating journey through time and entertainment. From the iconic Tatler cover featuring Ronald Colman and his Sealyham Terrier, to Stephen Tennant as Prince Charming, these matinee moments have left an indelible mark on our cultural history. The poster advertising The Better Ole at Theatre Royal, Chatham beckons us to experience laughter and joy in its purest form. And who could forget the magnetic presence of Rudolph Valentino, whose performances brought passion and romance to every matinee screening? Even royalty couldn't resist the allure of a matinee; Queen Alexandra graced Drury Lane Matinee on May 11th, 1909 with her regal elegance. Meanwhile, Bardelys The Magnificent transported audiences into a world of swashbuckling adventure crafted by Hamilton and Sabatini. Matinees were not only about entertainment but also served noble causes like the Liverpool Seamens Orphanage Matinee, where compassion met artistry for a greater purpose. And for children in the 1950s, Saturday matinees at cinemas were eagerly anticipated events filled with wonder and excitement. From Scott's flight from England to Australia immortalized in posters to the nostalgic charm of 1950s cinema experiences—matinees captured hearts across generations. Even today, we remember RMS Titanic's tragic tale through collections of memorabilia commemorating its centenary in 2012, and are more than just shows; they are windows into different eras—a chance to witness stars shine bright or support meaningful causes. So let us embrace this timeless tradition that has shaped our love affair with storytelling.