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Black-and-white photographs depicting dramatic scenes from early 20th-century Spanish theater productions with actors in period costumes.

05/02/1915. At last night's premiere at the Princess. A scene from the drama by D. Eugenio Selles "Ícara".
05/02/1915. At last night's premiere at the Princess. A scene from the drama by D. Eugenio Selles "Ícara".
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04/30/1919. Madrid. At the Infanta Isabel theater. A scene from "Family Charms", a work Adapted by G. del Castillo and Premiered last night.11/30/1912. Lara Theater. A scene from the sainete in two Original Acts by Messrs. García Álvarez and landlord Entitled "las Cacatuas", Premiered at the Lara theater in Madrid.05/02/1915. At last night's premiere at the Princess. A scene from the drama by D. Eugenio Selles "Ícara".03/01/1916. In the Apollo theater. A scene from the work of Fernández de la Puente and Maestro Flogietti, "La patria de Cervantes", Premiered last night.04/01/1916. At the Apolo theater, in Madrid. A scene from Zarzuela, by Fiacro Irayzoz and maestro Nogues, "Zhinta", Released with happy success.05/22/1919. Madrid. At the Infanta Isabel theater. A scene from the Comic toy, in two Acts and a Prologue, "Private Secretary", original by Estremera and Linares Becerra, Premiered last night.December 9, 1907. Premiere of "Vested Interests", in Lara. Since then, this work, translated into several languages, is frequently performed abroad. The premiere in Rome, which includes this photograph, was a memorable success.12/13/1906. Spanish Theater -, scene from the Second Act, premiere of "Añoranzas", by Manuel Linares Rivas.11/30/1912. Spanish Theater. A scene from the fourth act of Guimera's drama "The Young Queen", premiered in the Spanish theater.11/02/1917. At the Martin theater in Madrid. A scene from Humorada Lírica, by Huete Ordóñez, music by maestro Martí, "tenorio in the 20th century", Premiered last night.11/04/1918. At the Cervantes theater, in Madrid. A scene from Comic nonsense, by Muñoz Seca and Pérez Fernández "Formula 3 K3", Premiered last night.Madrid, 03/11/1919. At the Martin theater. A scene from the comedy by Javier de Burgos and Nicanor Puga, "The Girls of My Eyes", during its premiere.03/15/1920. Madrid at the Zarzuela theater. A scene from the Operetta "The Balkan Princess" Premiered yesterday To benefit the press association.02/02/1921. Madrid. At the Infanta Isabel theater. A scene from the work, by asenjo and Torres de Alamo, "love is life", premiered last night.09/26/1913. Premiere of an operetta by Lehar. Scene of the Chairs in the second act of the Operetta "Eva", by Lehar, which premiered yesterday, with great success, at the Zarzuela theater.12/23/1917. At the Odeon, in Madrid. A scene from the comedy in three acts, by Asenjo and Torres del Álamo, "Mari, la de los Brillantes", Premiered the night before last.03/31/1912. A scene from the comedy by Muñoz seca and Pérez Fernández "coba Fina", Premiered in Cervantes.03/31/1912. A scene from the Quintero drama "Malvaloca", Premiered with great success in La Princesa.12/31/1916. In the Princess theater. A scene from the Comedy "la Chiquilla", Adapted by Messrs. Alberti and Rosales.09/30/1926. Barcelona. Two Theatrical Premieres. 2. Final scene from "Riquiña", comedy by Mendez de la Torre. Premiered at Poliorama by the Rodrigo-Peña Company.12/21/1916. In the Princess theater. A scene from the first act of the Play, in four Acts, "the Naked Woman", Premiered last night.04/12/1920. Seville. At the San Fernando theater. "Carnival" Plastic painting Represented by Aristocrats Ladies For the benefit of the Protectorate of Workers. Photo barrier.03/28/1922. Madrid. At the Infanta Isabel theater. A scene from the Comedy, by Fernández del Villar, "Constantino Pla", Released yesterday.12/20/1912. Premiere of "Madame Pepita" in the Comedy. 1.- the first Actress Mercedes Pérez de Vargas in a scene from the first act of the celebrated play by Martínez Sierra, in whose performance she achieved great personal success. 2.- Miss Palou and Pérez de Vargas in a scene from the last act of the same play.Dinner in honor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, President of India, 8:00PM. Actors perform onstage during the Opera Society of Washington's production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, following a state dinner in honor of President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Those pictured include: George Shirley and Kenneth Smith, of the Metropolitan Opera Company; Donald Gramm and Patricia Brooks, of the New York City Opera Company. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.Anefo photo collection. Tom (Dorus) Manders and his gabbers for television i.v.m. Five years of Eurovision, Dorus and his gabbers imitate hot chatrio. June 5, 195905/08/1919. Madrid. At the Martin Theater. A scene from the Political cartoon, by Renovales, "the end of the Caciques", Premiered last night.11/30/1913. A premiere at the Cervantes theater in Madrid. Final scene of the Play "el Viejo Solar", original by Mr. Almela and premiered with great success.12/31/1920. La Perversas, one of the Zarzuelas that Pedro Muñoz Seca premiered, in collaboration with Lapeña -.MADRE ALEGRIA (1937), directed by JOSE BUCHS.£10,000 Throng Room Setting For Tussaud's Waxwork effigies which will appear in a £10,000 Coronation year setting at famed Madame Tussaud's waxworks exhibition in London. In a reproduction of the throne room at Buckingham Palace are effigies of left to right): the Duchess of Gloucester; Duke of Gloucester; King Haakon of Norway; Queen Juliana; Duke of Netherlands; the Queen Mother; Queen Elizabeth; Duke of Edinburgh; Queen Ingrid of Denmark; Princess Margaret; the Duchess of Kent and the Princes04/30/1913. In the Comic. In one of the most picturesque scenes of the new work "El Bueno de Guzmán", a book by García Álvarez and Asensio Mas, music by Alonso and García Álvarez, which has had a real laughable success.03/21/1913. The benefit of Maria Guerrero a scene from Marquina's three-act drama "For the King's Sins", Premiered last night at the Princess Theater.12/19/1917. At the Lara theater in Madrid. A scene from the Comic toy, in three Acts, "borage water", Premiered last night.08/31/1915. Premiere in Price. Final scene of the second act of the Drama "13, or the winner of Fantomas", original by Mr. J. María Martín de Eugenio.03/30/1919. Madrid. In the Princess theater. A scene from Benavente's play "The Vestal of the West", Premiered last night at the performance for the benefit of María Guerrero.08/17/1918. Charity Festival in Santander. Ss.Mm. The Kings (1 and 2), with the Infanta Doña Luisa (3) and Aristocratic Ladies and Gentlemen, at the festival held on the "Tennis" field to benefit the drop of milk.02/25/1919. Madrid. At the Martin Theater. A scene from the Zarzuela "the dance of the Veils", by Fernández de la Puente and maestro Alonso, Premiered last night.04/30/1913. In "the Tribune". The Notable Painters Brothers Zubiaurre (X), at the exhibition of their Works in the "La Tribuna" hall.06/06/1918. At the Zarzuela theater, in Madrid. A scene from "Grieg's Sonata", a book by Romero and Fernández Shaw, Premiered last night.1914. Scene from the opera Las Golondrinas.12/31/1919. Seville. Floral Games in Esperanto. Celebrated at the Llorente theater."Gentleman Jack" toured the country but in spite of Corbett's adequate performance as a dashing young college hero the play did not do so well as the far more corny, ***** and Willing Hands" which Sullivan stumbled through three years be. Corbett speaking a piece in the play "Gentleman Jack", which toured the country. He later played in vaudeville and theatre, became proficient. July 28, 1952.;"Gentleman Jack" toured the country but in spite of Corbett's adequate performance as a dashing young 04/18/1919. Madrid. At the Infanta Isabel theater. A scene from the comedy in three acts, by López Pinillos, "Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf", Premiered last night.02/13/1914. Premiere in the great theater of Madrid. A scene from the third painting of the original work "The Gods of the Day" by Mr. Perrin y Palacios, Music by maestro Calleja, Premiered last night.01/31/1922. Madrid. In the Center theater. A scene from the Constumbres Madrileñas sainete, original by Maximiliano Clavo, "the Events of Madrid".03/31/1914. At the Eslava theater in Madrid. Final scene of the second act of the play "pudding and budón", premiered last night.03/31/1912. Madrid. A scene from the first act of "The Birds" by Aristophanes, which was performed yesterday afternoon at the Princess Theater.06/13/1917. In the Apollo theater. A scene from the astracanada in two acts, by Perrin and Palacios, music by maestro Luna, "president Minguez", Premiered last night.10/25/1922. Madrid. At the Olympia theater. A scene from the Vaudeville "Five Minutes Left", Premiered Last Night. Photo: Larregla.March 1916. In the Comedy theater. A scene from the work by Arsenio and Torres del Álamo "the brilliance of the Caireles".04/14/1917. At the Martin Theater. A scene from the drama in three acts, by Marti Orbera, "The Lost Sheep", Premiered last night.12/10/1918. In the Apollo theater. In Madrid a scene from the work of Perrin y Palacios, Musica del maestro Gimenez. "Persian Beauty" Released Last Night.Madrid. 12/21/1923. At the Center Theater. A scene from López Marin's drama "The Villains of Olmedo." In medallions, Enrique Borras and Mrs. Redondo as the protagonists of the work.03/10/1921. Madrid. At the Infanta Isabel theater. Work "the Superfemales, Premiered last night.12/21/1918. At the Eslava theater. In Madrid a scene from the play "Antoinette's Happiness", Premiered Last Night.Anefo photo collection. Party evening in Concertgebouw during entering. April 30, 196205/01/1916. From the sainete party in Apolo. Artists from different Madrid Theaters, who distributed flowers among the ladies who attended the performance.Madrid. 04/13/1917. At the Comic Theater. A scene from the play, by Carlos Arniches, The Revenge of Petra.09/26/1918. At the Eslava theater, in Madrid. A scene from "Vaudeville" "Lieutenant Florisel", released last night.01/31/1919. In the Rojas theater, in Toledo. The famous artist Pepita Sanz (X) and the Painting, of Distinguished Art Amateurs, who participated in the charity festival organized by the Ladies board. Photo: Linares.02/13/1917. At Price's theater. A scene from the play "Spying Service", Premiered last night.Group of women on stage at the Daughters of the American Revolution convention held in Washington, D.C. The organization is for women who are direct descendants of those involved in the United States' independence.09/09/1926. Barcelona. At the Tivoli Theater. A scene from the third act of the Play "Rhaguel", original by D. Miguel Unamuno, Premiered by the Rivera de Rosas Company.12/22/1922. Madrid - Recent Premieres Scenes from "ave Cesar", by Gonzalez Pastor y Borras, Music by the ill-fated maestro Lleo, Premiered last night at Apolo (1); "Vergara's agreement" by Guitirrez and Luis de los Rios, at the Cervantes theater (2), and "la casa de Salud" by Dicenta y Pasos (Hijos), premiere at the Tatro Romea (3) (photo Larregla).05/02/1918. At the Infanta Isabel theater, in Madrid. A scene from the Sainete "los Marchosos", original by the Álvarez Quintero Brothers, Premiered last night.01/22/1912. Premiere at the Princess Theater. A scene from the work "doña Desdenes", original by D. Manuel Linares Rivas, Premiered last night.10/01/1918. At the Martin theater in Madrid. A scene from Sainete "The Soldier of Naples", Premiered last night.12/31/1916. At the Parish Theatre. A scene from Tolstoy's drama, arranged by Arroyo and Poveda, "The Crime of Living", Premiered with happy success.12/31/1911. Premiere at the Cervantes theater. A scene from the first act of the Play "The Environment", original by Messrs. Muñoz Seca and Navarre.05/02/1920. Torrevieja Charity Party. Distinguished Young People Who Represented "the Angry King" for the Benefit of Poor Children. Photo: Mateo Hermanos.04/09/1920. Madrid. At the Cervantes theater. A scene from the passage of Comedia, from Casero, "the Army of the Pigeon" Released yesterday.Lady on stage at the American Revolution convention, Washington, D.C. 1900Piper Laurie, Edgar Barrier, on-set of the Film, "The Golden Blade", Universal Pictures, 1953Queen Elizabeth II Coronation - 1953, Abbey Scenes - British Royalty. January 06, 1954. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).03/31/1917. At Queen Victoria's Theatre. A scene from the Operetta, by Asensio Mas y Cadenas, music by Leo Fall, "The Crazy Princess".10/26/1922. Madrid. In the Comedy theater. A scene from Sainete, by José María Granada, "the Golden Child".Anefo photo collection. unknown . General rehearsal of the Christmas party at the Palace in Amsterdam. The three ways from the east. December 21, 1961. Amsterdam, Noord-HollandMadrid, 10/02/1920. Premiere at the Martín Theatre of a performance of the Varela and Torres magazine, with music by maestro Alonso, «La perfecta casada».06/06/1918. At the Comedy theater, in Madrid. A scene from González del Toro's comic toy in three acts, "The Holy Man", released last night.12/24/1918. The Easter Premieres in Madrid. 1. Lara Theater "like the water of the Sierra" by Miguel Rey. 2. Zarzuela Theater "La ley de los Hijos" by Benavente. 3. Reina Victoria Theater "the Artificial Woman" by Arniches, Abati and Maestro Luna. (photo duke and Zegri).03/06/1913. An interesting conference. Mad. Jane Catulle Mendes in the conference she gave yesterday at the Princess Theater of this Court.12/31/1911. Premiere last night at the Spanish theater. A scene from the play "Glory to the Victor", original by D. Antonio Domínguez, which was performed for the first time last night.Nerone (Gualtiero Tumiati) and Agrippina (Evelina Paoli), characters from Agrippina Minore, tragedy by Alberto Pelaez, Lyric Theatre in Milan, Italy, photograph by Treves, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XL, No 10, March 9, 1913.PEPIN MARTIN VAZQUEZ in CURRITO OF THE CROSS (1949) -Original title: CURRITO DE LA CRUZ-.ALBERTO ROMEA and MARIA GAMEZ in MISS TREVELEZ (1936) -Original title: LA SEÑORITA DE TREVELEZ-, directed by EDGAR NEVILLE.10/11/1926. Madrid. In the Fuencarral theater. A scene from Moyron's Comedy, "That's Life", Premiered last night.04/30/1915. Premiere at the Teatro Real. The Performers of the Work "The Tragedy of the Kiss" with the author of the Score, Maestro Conrado del Campo, and the conductor Maestro Saco del Valle.09/30/1912. Premiere at the Comic. A scene from the second act of the Applauded Work "la Mary-Tornes", original by Torres del álamo and Asenjo, music by Maestros Quislant and Rivas.Poll photo collection. Netherlands Antilles and Suriname at the time of the royal visit of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in 1955. Party in Paramaribo. October 1, 1955. Paramaribo, SurinameThe Christmas Story, Y.M.C.A. tableaux The Magi before Herod II 1934, Jerusalem, Israel07/01/1914. From the Apolo theater, in Madrid. The Artists of the Granieri Company in the Operetta "Princess of the Dollar", with which They Debuted in this Court.Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag 1959. Opening of the States General, Pronouncing the Throne Speech Sitting v.l.n.r. Prince Bernhard, Queen Juliana and Princess Irene. September 15, 1959. The Hague, South HollandTheatrical Successes in the year 1922.1. "rainbow", at the Apolo theater.03/28/1919. Madrid. In the Spanish theater. A scene from the legend in three Days, "Blasco Jimeno", Premiered last night.09/28/1908. Valladolid. The Floral Games. The stage of the Calderón theater during the solemn Evening of the Floral Games. Photo: Marines.01/31/1915. In the Spanish theater. Final scene of the second act of Pinillos' play "The Other Life", Premiered with happy success.04/08/1920. Madrid. In the Comedy theater. A scene from the play by Muñoz Seca and Pérez Fernandez "The Climate of Pamplona", Premiered last night.03/15/1920. Madrid at the Princess theater. Goyesque painting presented last night by Distinguished Young People at the function to benefit the Red Cross.JANINE RONCERAY and JACQUES MAURY in MEPHISTO (1931), directed by GEORGES VINTER and HENRI DEBAIN.