Revue Collection

The Dolly Sisters in the Casino de Paris show Paris New York, 1927 Date: 1927

Photo of The Dolly Sisters
Black and white photograph of popular revue stars the Dolly Sisters in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News of 19th December 1925

Raymond Revue Bar - Soho, London. Date: 1973

Behind the Scenes at Theatre de L Abri, Paris, France
Behind the Scenes at the erotic revue performed at the Theatre de L Abri, Paris, France with principal dancer Louis Espinoza - Le Ballet des Nymphes. Date: circa 1910s

Chelsea Follies Revue by Archibald de Bear and R. Arkell
Chelsea Follies Revue devised by Archibald de Bear (1882 - 1959) and Reginald Arkell (1889 - 1962). Presented by R.H. Gillespie with music by Wolseley Charles (1889 - 1962)

Mind The Step revue by Charles Baldwin and Harry Richardson
Promotional postcard for Mind The Step revue by Charles Baldwin and Harry Richardson. First produced at the Islington Empire, 10th May 1915

Gaby Deslys and her gowns by Drian 1913
Gaby Deslys (1881-1920), French actress, dancer and singer, pictured in a variety of lavish outfits designed by Drian and realised by Landolff for her latest revue at the Palace Theatre, London

On and Off by Fred Karno
Promotional postcard for On and Off revue by Fred Karno, circa 1909 Date: circa 1909

Funny Face by Fred Thomson & Paul Gerard Smith
Promotional postcard for Funny Face by Fred Thomson and Paul Gerard Smith; lyrics Ira Gershwin; music George Gershwin which was first produced in the Princes Theatre on 8th November 1928

The American dancer Nitza Vernille appearing in the new Shubert revue Artists and Models, 1927 Date: 1927

The Dolly Sisters performing their Persian Dance 1921
The Dolly Sisters as they perform their Persian dance in the " League of Notions", a popular revue at the New Oxford

The Dolly Sisters in Paris en Fleurs, Casino de Paris, Paris, 1925 Date: 1925

The Folly Theatre, Peter Street, Manchester
Promotional postcard showing a playbill of the acts playing at the Folly Theatre of Varieties, (known as the Folly) Peter Street, Manchester for the week commencing Monday, 24th March 1889

Scenes from the revue A-Z at the Prince of Wales Theatre, Lo
Scenes from Andre Charlots revue A-Z at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London, 1921 with Jack Buchanan, Herbert Mundin and Isabelita Ruiz (Spanish dancer) Date: 1922

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Theatre. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Life by Maurice Cowan and Fred Rome
Life revue by Maurice Cowan & Fred Rome; music Frederick Chappelle. First produced Hippodrome, Portsmouth, 3th May and London Palladium 30th August 1926

The Bing Boys are Here, 1916
Scenes from the popular revue, The Bing Boys are Here starring Alfred Lester, George Robey, Lillian Davies and Blanche Stocker. The show was one of the most popular of the Great War period. Date: 1916

Keep To The Right by H Chance Newton
Promotional postcard for Keep To The Right revue by H. Chance Newton; music Herman Darewski. First produced at the Hippodrome, Boscombe, 23rd August and Holborn Empire, 22nd November 1915

Gay Cadets - Bournemouth
Birchmore & Lindens Gay Cadets - West Beach, Bournemouth. A right navy lark! Date: circa 1920s

Fine Feathers by Webster Murray
A glamorous cabaret star or showgirl, shows off her shapely legs on stage while wearing an extravagantly enormous feather headdress. Date: 1930

Yeichi Nimura, Japanese dancer in Broadway Nights, a new New York revue, 1929 Date: 1929

Florence Mills (magazine cover)
Florence Mills signed photograph. Florence Mills (1896-1927) singer and dancer who became a major star of vaudeville and revue in the 1920s in both America and Britain. Date: 1926

The Dolly Sisters in Paris Sans Voile, Ambassadeurs Theatre, Paris, 1923 Date: 1923

5064 Gerrard by Cosmo Gordon Lennox and Robert Hale
5064 Gerrard revue by Cosmo Gordon Lennox and Robert Hale; music arranged by Willy Redestone. Artist Harold Smith. The revue was first produced at the Alhambra Theatre, Leicester Square

Music cover, Oh Man! You d Hang Around, words and music by Nat D Ayer, from the Empire Revue, Watch Your Step. 1910

S Whats The Matter With You?
Promotional postcard fors Whats The Matter With You? Lena Stantons London Revue Co. touring to Royal Hippodrome, Eastbourne, 15th November 1920. Date: 1920

Desha and Myrio at the Ambassadeurs theatre
The dancers Desha and Myrio at the Ambassadeurs theatre from Paris Plaisirs number 76, October 1928 Date: 1928

Gaby Deslys, 1914
French actress and music hall artiste, Gaby Deslys pictured in rather glamorous caricature. At the time, she was appearing in the revue, The Passing Show, at the Palace Theatre, London. 1914

8d a Mile by George Grossman and Fred Thompson
Back page of the flyer " 8 d a Mile ". George Grossmith produced the revue and was the co-writer with Fred Thompson

P. O. Midi French Railways and the city of Carcassonne
Advert for P.O. Midi French Railways and the city of Carcassonne, from programme for Revue Folies Bergeres at the French Casino, New York, 1934 Date: 1934

The Trix Sisters, cabaret and revue stars of the 1920s Date: 1920s

Half Past Eight by P Rubens and C H Bovill
Promotional postcard for Half Past Eight, One of those Musical Things by Paul Rubens & C. H. Bovill; music Paul Rubens. First produced at the Comedy Theatre on 10th August 1916

Programme cover for La Revue de Marigny, Marigny Theatre, Paris 1922. Artwork by Robert Polack 1922

Bonnard Poster, Press
Poster advertising French magazine La Revue Blanche

L'Ermitage, 1897. Creator: Paul Berthon
L'Ermitage, 1897

Vaudeville Revue, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville Revue, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Vaudeville Revue, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville Revue, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Attention Please, Mamaroneck, NY, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Attention Please, Mamaroneck, NY, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]. Federal Theatres Entertainment Challenge - Black and White Revue - 30 Sepian Entertainers - 30 White Variety Stars - A Battle of Songs - Dances - Music - Comedy - Bobby

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]. Federal Theatres Presents - Under Tent - Gibraltar Field...Southbridge - Auspices: Gibraltar Athletic Ass'n Inc...Black & White Revue - Sweet Rhythm vs

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]. Federal Theatres Entertainment Challenge - Black & White Revue - 30 Sepian Entertainers - 30 White Variety Stars - A Battle of Songs - Dances - Music - Comedy - Bobby

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]. Federal Theatres Presents - Under Tent - Gibraltar Field...Southbridge - Auspices: Gibraltar Athletic Ass'n Inc...Black & White Revue - Sweet Rhythm vs

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]. Federal Theatres Entertainment Challenge! - Black & White Revue - 30 Sepian Entertainers - 30 White Variety Stars - A Battle of Songs - Dances - Music - Comedy - Bobby

Florence Mills in Dixie to Broadway - Broadhurst Theatre
Florence Mills in Dixie to Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York. Florence Mills (1896-1927) singer and dancer who became a major star of vaudeville

Madeline Rossiter actress, musician and manager
Madeline Rossiter dressed in male attire as Algy. She worked in revue, summer seasons, musical comedy and pantomime. Described as a comedienne, impressioniste and musician

La Revue Blanche (1897)
TOULOUSE LAUTREC

A portrait of the Epp Sisters appearing in
A portrait of the Epp Sisters (Inge and Lola) appearing in the Deutsches Theatre show Nur Mit Dir (only with You) in Munich, Germany, 1931 Date: 1929

Spring crocus and European peacock butterfly
Spring crocus, Crocus vernus, and European peacock butterfly, Aglais io. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Daniel Rabel after a botanical illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian from Pierre Joseph

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"Captivating and Timeless: The World of Revue" Step back in time to the glamorous era of revue, where entertainment knew no bounds. From the iconic Dolly Sisters captivating audiences at the Casino de Paris show in 1927 to the enchanting performances at Raymond Revue Bar in Soho, London, revues were a spectacle like no other. In 1923, Barbette (Van der Clyde) took center stage in Paris, mesmerizing crowds with their daring and graceful acts. Behind the scenes of the Paris Revue, France witnessed intimate moments that added an air of mystique to this captivating art form. The world-renowned Fred Karno brought laughter and joy with his production "On and Off, " while H Chance Newton's "Keep To The Right" showcased dazzling choreography that left audiences spellbound. Theatre de L'Abri in Paris provided a glimpse behind the curtains, revealing both hard work and passion that went into each performance. Archibald de Bear and R. Arkell's Chelsea Follies Revue transported spectators into a world filled with glitz and glamour. Meanwhile, Gaby Deslys stole hearts with her breathtaking gowns designed by Drian back in 1913, not just about entertainment; it was an escape from reality—a chance for people to immerse themselves in a world where laughter echoed through every theater hall. With productions like "Funny Face" by Fred Thomson & Paul Gerard Smith leaving audiences roaring with laughter, revues became synonymous with pure joy. As we look back on these timeless moments captured on film or etched into our memories forever, let us celebrate the magic of revue—an art form that continues to inspire generations even today.