1950s Elegant Events

Black and white images depicting formal gatherings from the 1950s, featuring elegantly dressed guests at various celebrations, such as balls and receptions, exuding a classic and sophisticated atmosph

Anefo photo collection. State visit King Baudouin 1959. Arrival of the royal company in the city theater, proposals from the players in the break to royal guests. July 9, 1959

Anefo photo collection. Assignment: Revue of advertising, New Year's reception. January 4, 1961

Anefo photo collection. State visit King Baudouin 1959. Arrival of the royal company in the city theater, proposals from the players in the break to royal guests. July 9, 1959

Anefo photo collection. AVSV Ball evening. November 7, 1952

The annual 3-day party (assaut) recurring at the Royal Institute for the Marine (Kim) in Den Helder. The Kim is thoroughly renovated and then it's time for the party.

Anefo photo collection. 50 anniversary HBS Hilversum. December 12, 1953. Hilversum

"Oklahoma" Premiere. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Premiere of the film "Makkers ceases your wild geras". Prince Bernhard in conversation with the cast. October 26, 1960

Anefo photo collection. AVSV 50 years of theater evening. November 6, 1952

Anefo photo collection. Dutch Society for Advertising, Links Jr. W. Andringa de Kempenaer, and right Dr. J.P. Ton. January 6, 1966

Anefo photo collection. Celebration of Toon Hermans after the film. October 22, 1959

Anefo photo collection. Festive show in circus building in Scheveningen, Princess Margriet and Pieter. January 9, 1967. Scheveningen, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. British movie rice. May 1, 1947

Katrin Rosselle and the stage Johnnies. May 14, 1939.

Anefo photo collection. Miss Holland 1950. Miss Holland 1950 Election on film star ball. April 1, 1950

Pearl Bailey and white Drummer Wed in LondonPicture Shows: Pearl Bailey and Louis Bellson showered with confetti as they leave after the wedding.Defying his father's wishes, Louis Bellson, 28-year-old white drummer in Duke Ellington's band was married to Pearl Bailey, the Negro singer, at Caxton Half, Westminster, London, to-day (Wednesday).Pearl, who is appearing in a West End night club, divorced her fourth husband in March. she is 34.Bellson, one of the finest swing drummers in the United States, is the Son of a wealthy music publisher of Moline, Illinois. November 19, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

"Oklahoma" Actors at France-Amerique. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Culturual Festival - New York Ballet. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Holland Festival in De Doelen in Rotterdam has started. 14 June 1966. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. De Bonte Tuesday evening train, some artists. January 23, 1946

Anefo photo collection. Royal interest student play "specul-bait" in Delft M.e.e.c. Enthoven, Queen Juliana, Prince Bernhard and Princess Beatrix. July 9, 1963. Delft, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Visit Princess Beatrix to Amsterdam. Visit to Stadsschouwburg. Presentation London Festival Ballet. 30 June 1956. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Royal interest student play "specul-bait" in Delft M.e.e.c. Enthoven, Queen Juliana, Prince Bernhard and Princess Beatrix. July 9, 1963. Delft, South Holland

Atomic Reel: Sir John Cockcroft, Director of the British Atomic Energy Research Establishment, dances an eight some reel with Mrs. A. Flowers, from the research station at Harwell, Berkshire, during a break from the International Conference of Nuclear Physicists at Glasgow University, Scotland. July 14, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Presentation Theo Mann-Bouwmeesterring to Caro van Eyck in the Stadsschouwburg in Amsterdam by minister Cals. Overview of the presentation. March 11, 1960. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Ball Adelborsten Kurhaus Scheveningen @. December 22, 1948. Scheveningen, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Josephine Baker sells her children's book at VZD in Amsterdam. November 22, 1957. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of the EMS culture prizes in the Kurhaus in Scheveningen: Ballet dancer Hans Snoek (l.) Receive price. November 27, 1965. Scheveningen, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Carnival Ball Xerxes Rotterdam. March 1, 1954. Rotterdam, South Holland

"Oklahoma" Actors at France-Amerique. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Gala concert by Royal Military Chapel in the Kurz in The Hague, Prince Bernhard supervises Queen Sirik to her place. October 25, 1960. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix present in Stadsschouwburg in Utrecht, Ballet Implementation National Ballet fltr. Sonia Gaskell, Olga de Haas, Princess Beatrix and Ronald Snijder and conductor? . January 7, 1965. Utrecht, Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Mrs. Hamel - Dog 90 years. theater player. August 30, 1952

US Cartoons' Exhibit Opening. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Holland Festival 1965, Galaconcert in Concertgebouw v.L.n.R. Mrs. Van Hall, mayor of Hall, Mrs Cals and Minister President Cals. June 15, 1965

Anefo photo collection. AVSV Ball evening. November 7, 1952

Anefo photo collection. Celebration of Fie Carelsen i.v.m. Her goodbye to the stage. February 8, 1958

Anefo photo collection. Cocktail party T.G.v. Official Opening Filmweek Arnhem. The director Francois Truffaut is served by one of the students of a Nijverdenschool. 19 June 1959. Arnhem

Anefo photo collection. Opening Concertgebouw De Doelen in Rotterdam. 18 May 1966. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. T.G.V. The sale of the 200,000th gramophone "The Postcool" was awarded to the SELVERAs in the Amstelhotel de Platinaplaat. March 24, 1960. Amsterdam

Elsevier photo collection. leadership John Den Hertog (on right), singers receive special opera training Conservatory Amsterdam left right. Jo van der Meent-Walter, S. Mattema, Willy Wennink, G. Thomas Gré Brouwenstijn .. November 1939

Anefo photo collection. AVSV Ball evening. November 7, 1952

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of the Edison prices during the Grand Gala Du Disque. October 22, 1960

Anefo photo collection. 25 years of Cabaret Wim Kan. Corry Vonk, Wim Kan, Wim Sonneveld, show Hermans Vij's offering a gift. August 15, 1961

"Medea", "Skin of Our Teeth" Actors in Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Grace Sorlie has been Charge of the "front of the house" for years. Her partner ***** she's the "fastest usherette in the business." March 12, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. GALLACONCERT T.G.V. 100-year anniversary Concertgebouw completion renovation; Prince Claus reveals plaquette. April 11, 1988. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Dance at the fair..

Anefo photo collection. Vera Lynn rehearses with Dolf van de Linden for NCRV. November 18, 1959

Disc Jockey Bill McColl from Station 2KY, arranged and compered bodgey-widge get-together at Sydney Town Hall with him is Jan Lane (18) from Marrickville, who was asked to display latest Widgie fashions on stage. In 1951 he staged and compered a bodgie-Widgie get-together at Sydney Town Hall. Jan Lane (18), from Marrickville, was asked to step on to stage and show latest Widgie fashions. January 12, 1955.;Disc Jockey Bill McColl from Station 2KY, arranged and compered bodgey-widge get-together a

"Oklahoma" Actors at France-Amerique. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Mrs. Hamel - Dog 90 years. theater player. August 30, 1952

Anefo photo collection. USC. July 8, 1956

Picking The Winners At Ballet's 'Night Out' - Eileen Herlie, looking very beautiful herself, and John Gielgud, 'caught by the camera' as they judged the Beautiful class of the Fancy dress parade at last night's Vic-Wells 21st Costume Ball at the Lyceum Theater, London. Stars and fans 'got together' for the occasion. February 11, 1949.

Anefo photo collection. Franck Pourcel, Hannie Lips and André Claveau at the Eurovision Song Contest. March 11, 1958. Hilversum, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Television broadcast "This is your life". October 14, 1957

Anefo photo collection. Assignment: Revue of advertising, New Year's reception. January 4, 1961

Anefo photo collection. Galapremiere of Dutch film "Judge Thomas:, after the outcome of Rini van Slingelandt, Jenny van Maarland, Mrs Cor Cremer, Walter Smith, Steve text aborted. October 16, 1953

Anefo photo collection. AVSV 50 years of theater evening. November 7, 1952

Anefo photo collection. Assignment Revue der Advertising: reception in Amstel Hotel. January 5, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Grand Gala du Disque, Renata Taldi during performance. September 28, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Premiere first post-war Dutch cinema film - in vain in the City Theater in Amsterdam. Honoring the actors and film crew. December 24, 1948. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Ball Adelborsten Kurhaus Scheveningen @. December 22, 1948. Scheveningen, South Holland

Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection prints Anefo Rousel, photo number 157-0985. 1956

Anefo photo collection. Hundredth representation of Wim Sonneveld Cabaret "Rimram" in the La Martheater. From left to right Joop Doderer, Conny Stuart, Wim Sonneveld and Albert Mol. April 10, 1959

Hotel Continental, Dance of the Marines. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of golden harps in Amsterdam, Carlton. Corry chunks receives the Golden Harp from Jan Mul. November 18, 1968. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Wim is possible on New Year's Eve for Radio, Wim Kan and Corry Vonk. December 30, 1963

Anefo photo collection. Book week, with pre-book ball, minister cheerful in conversation. March 25, 1966

The annual 3-day party (assaut) recurring at the Royal Institute for the Marine (Kim) in Den Helder. The Kim is thoroughly renovated and then it's time for the party.

Bedtime story, modern style, is read by Greer Garson to a ***** talented youngsters who appear with her in MGM's Miss ***** Dozen, a comedy-romance in which she stars with Robert Ryan ***** Barry Sullivan. Patriotically, too, characters in the story are Tom and Jerry, of Metro's cat and mouse cartoons which rarely Miss Academy award nomination for the year's best carton. October 31, 1953. (Photo by The World's News).

Anefo photo collection. Miss Holland 1950. Miss Holland 1950 Election on film star ball. April 1, 1950

Anefo photo collection. Catherine Sauvage performs in VARA Radio Program "Week out, week in". November 28, 1959

Anefo photo collection. AVSV Ball evening. November 7, 1952

Betty McDowall fimls acting a tough job as she collects a smack from Coral Fairweather in the Minerva play ''the Gioconda Smile.'' Richard Parry looks on. Australia actress Betty McDowall, 25, has been chosen to play Z character role of an American girl in a new American television film being made in England according to an AAP message. Betty McDowall above character study) at first could not convince the producers that she could Play the part of an American.They admitted their 2 mistake after seeing Betty as an American in an English TV play. March 9, 1949.

Anefo photo collection. Holland Festival Opening Stadsschouwburg, overview Loge Links Luns Right Zijlstra. June 15, 1963

Photograph of Man and Woman at Microphone.

The victories in the quiz during an advertising event for Nils Holgersson the tour organized by the State Railways.

Anefo photo collection. Student ball in Hamdorf to Laren van "John Thoma". March 1, 1958. Laren

Anefo photo collection. 25 years on stage, André Carrell and Johnnie Jordaan honored, Anneke Grönloh for Johnnie Jordaan and Ansje van Brandbrug for André Carrell. May 24, 1964

Anefo photo collection. Cancellation of violinist Bram Mendes 70 years and 60th anniversary as violinist. March 10, 1954

The Railway Physician Congress in 1958, dance at the Grand Hotel.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana and Danny Kaye in a performance for UNICEF. October 6, 1955

Poll photo collection. Rehearsal of the Phone Company Kameri under the leadership of the Sam Besekon Gastregisor from Copenhagen. The piece of Galileo by Berthold Brecht is on the program. January 1, 1964. Israel

Hold Charity Dance In London -- From left: Mrs. Gerald Legge (seated); Mr. Jocelyn Stevens and the Hon. Diana Herbert.London's ritzy Lay Fair hotel was the scene Monday of a charity dance in aid of invalid children. Many notable figures in British society turned up at the dance, which was voted one of the most successful of the London autumn season. December 20, 1955.

"The Frog" Dress Rehearsal -- Lord Brooke with Lady Dufferin and Hon James Tennant. Some of the most notable amateurs in town are seen giving a dress rehearsal of Edgar Wallace's play "The Frog". The show is to be given as an aid to the Invalid Children's Aid Association. May 28, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Anefo photo collection. Wim Ibo presents new LPs in Amsterdam (cabaret). Wim Ibo (left), Heintje Davids, Mrs. Buziau and others. September 6, 1966

Anefo photo collection. Opening "General Tire" new tire factory Amsterdam. October 1, 1954. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Honoring Peter Scharoff Stadsschouwburg. October 2, 1954

Anefo photo collection. Radio broadcast "Uit you", v.l.n.r. Annie De Reuver, Marcel Thielemans and Stan Haag. November 3, 1959

Anefo photo collection. End night hook-in action in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Presenter Johan Bodegraven applauds looking at a banner with the proceeds of the nursery collection. 24 May 1951. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Aix en Profence Drama Festival: Teresa Stich Randall. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Elsevier photo collection. Farewell concert Jo Vincent Hague Christmas park Diligentia. December 27, 1953. Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. TV quiz "You take something with it". January 9, 1960

The Most Dazzling Coming-Out Party of The Season -- Mrs. John Mills, wife of actor John Mills, and the Mahranee of Jaipur watch he dancing form one of the decorated boxes. July 19, 1954. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

Anefo photo collection. Costume rehearsal "My Fair Lady", v.l.n.r. Paul Storm, Sonneveld and M. de Groot. September 21, 1960

Anefo photo collection. Visit Queen Juliana to Gala evening "Europe and the book" in the Concertgebouw .. March 29, 1963

FRANK SINATRA and SHIRLEY MACLAINE in SOME CAME RUNNING (1958), directed by VINCENTE MINNELLI.

The glue conference

Anefo photo collection. Cooking competition BK Enamel. May 21, 1957

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