Historic Performance Arts Events

Images capturing lively theatrical performances from the 1960s and 1940s including music shows, dance performances, and carnival celebrations in Europe.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Theater performance. January 30, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. The Rika Jansen One Woman Show in Rembrandttheater in Amsterdam, Rika during her twist number. July 20, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Radio (This is Europe: Turkey). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Pre-premier "Hair" in Amsterdam. December 30, 1969. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Carnival in Krasnapolsky, entry of Prince Carnival Justianos, Prince Justianos. February 27, 1965

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Theater performance. January 30, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Soul group "The Free" gives show in Amsterdam club 67 "The Free". February 19, 1969

Anefo photo collection. Meeting staff from Amsterdam shipyards ADM and NSM to possibly. counterclockwise, 7 and 8 speakers during assembly. February 20, 1981

Anefo photo collection. Preparation exhibition 100 amusement Netherlands Carre. 29 June 1987. Netherlands

JAZZ ON A SUMMER'S DAY (1960), directed by BERT STERN.

Anefo photo collection. Sturkamode show in Renault building in Amsterdam. March 23, 1960. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

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. Carnival in Krasnapolsky, entry from Prince Carnival Justianos. February 27, 1965

Anefo photo collection. Pop group "Zen" with homemade paintings. January 6, 1969

THE HOP PICKERS (1964) -Original title: STARCI NA CHMELU-, directed by LADISLAV RYCHMAN.

Anefo photo collection. Soul group "The Free" gives show in Amsterdam club 67 The Free. February 19, 1969

Anefo photo collection. Patachou in Kurhaus. 30 June 1960. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Last representation Rika Jansen Show in Rembrandttheater Rika Jansen during the show. September 26, 1964

Anefo photo collection. The Rika Jansen One Woman Show at Rembrandttheater in Amsterdam, Rika Jansen during twist number. July 20, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Christmas celebration in Dominicuskerk in Amsterdam with paint-in, shuffleys, theater etc. 26 December 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Singing housewife 1957. Mrs. J. de Boer-Spoelstra from Harlingen at the household fair in the RAI building in Amsterdam. March 30, 1957. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. TeenAshrel in Citytheater, a teenager is released. January 2, 1965

Rough and tumble dancing takes over and Dennis and Jack Mix it Gymnastically with satin-clad partners. July 28, 1950.

Sydney, Australia. February 1948 competion for Jitterbugs at Trocadero. Couples on stage, while kids spectators watch

Anefo photo collection. The Russian State Sensemble de Georgers for the first time the Netherlands in the Apollo Hell, times dance. October 31, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Kees Verkerk opens Plastic Skiban (PAROOL). September 13, 1975

"Skin of our Teeth" Dress Rehearsal. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Night concert by Ray Charles in RAI building. Ray Charles. 11 May 1963

Excited Fans Reacting to The Beatles British Rock and Roll Performing, Washington Coliseum, Washington, D.C., USA, photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, February 11, 1964

The Bum's Monte Carlo - Tillie Scheider is the featured singer. She was formerly a member of Alen and Company, who may be remembered playing Keith Vaudeville. January 1, 1948. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Anefo photo collection. Premiere show film "Turkish Fruit" in Tuschinski,. 22 February 1973. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Christmas celebration in Dominicuskerk in Amsterdam with paint-in, shuffleys, theater etc. 26 December 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

MARTIN LASALLE in ACTEON (1967), directed by JORGE GRAU.

Anefo photo collection. Order Hobo Fame (Van Hulzen). November 4, 1974

Anefo photo collection. Competition for hairdressers to the "Hair" cup in Hair Theater. Cast of musical occurs. December 22, 1969

The youth club scene in the Ruhr region, here in Essen, Dortmund and Duisburg in the years 1965-67, was characterised by parties in club basements, which were often initially prepared by the young people, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, Europe

Anefo photo collection. TV "Saturday night accords". Lesson in Dutch language with O.A. Teddy and Henk Scholten, Jean Philippe. 11 February 1962

Anefo photo collection. Beatles in our country, their performance at the auction hall in Blokker, police. June 7, 1964. Blokker

Tear Gas Dropped During Meeting Organised BY Sir Oswald Mosley IN South Kensington Typical attitude of Sir Oswald Mosley as he makes his speech during the meeting.Tearn gas in 5 inch glass capsules was dropped during a meeting of Sir Oswald Mosley's Union Group at Kensington Town Hall last night. Thirty people were treated... February 1, 1949. (Photo by Keystone).

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Luilak celebration in Amsterdam. Guided celebration by early cinema show. May 16, 1959

Anefo photo collection. French group "Great Family Circus" occurs in Carré from 9 to 15 July a.s .. June 29, 1971

Anefo photo collection. Presentation The New York Street Theater Cenavem for Tropenmuseum. September 17, 1978

Anefo photo collection. KRO television broadcast from Circus Strassburger in Carré. January 19, 1953. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Chuck at a dance. is wagging his ***** at a sly grog agent sent to check on him. November 27, 1954.

Vets Picket Gieseking Concert -- Members of the Jewish was veterans hold a Nazi swastika (left) as they picket Carnegie Hall last night protesting a scheduled concert by Walter Gieseking, German Pianist. Picketing was orderly except for one minor flurry (right) between a couple of onlookers. The concert was cancelled when Gieseking was seized by immigration officers who announced the pianist would leave U.S. voluntarily Today. January 25, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

DAVID CARRADINE in YOUNG BILLY YOUNG (1969), directed by BURT KENNEDY.

Anefo photo collection. Nozems and modernists celebrate Christmas in the modern jazz club in their way. December 26, 1960

Anefo photo collection. 26th blast furnace chef tournament in Beverwijk, the master group played on the Hein Donner stage. January 13, 1964. Beverwijk

Anefo photo collection. Patachou in Kurhaus. 30 June 1960. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Rehearsal "Irma La Douce" from Rotterdamse stage; Lia Dorana and S. van Brandenburg, guest conductor G. Vitaly. March 23, 1961. Rotterdam, South Holland

To Johnnie Ray's arrival at Syd. Airport. March 01, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. Assignment SHV St. Nicolaas at Makro. November 30, 1968

Anefo photo collection. Hein Hoogland Anniversary 25 years of door theater. November 23, 1962

PIEDRA DE TOQUE (1963), directed by JULIO BUCHS.

Anefo photo collection. Beat-in i.v.m. Action Artis must stay in RAI, Amsterdam overview. November 26, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

1950s JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FORMAL DANCE WITH BAND

Anefo photo collection. Hein Hoogland Anniversary 25 years of door theater. November 23, 1962

Screen competitions at the Royal Institute for the Marine (KIM) in March 1990.

Anefo photo collection. Assignment Cabaret Zandvoort. May 29, 1954. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. Shaffy Chantant has moved to the Rembrandttheater, Loes Hamel at work, along with a unknown boy and sitting drs. P / Heinz Pozer. February 10, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Last representation Rika Jansen Show in Rembrandttheater Rika Jansen during the show. September 26, 1964

Anefo photo collection. Elfstedentocht Youp van 't Hek; Brigitte Kaandorp performance. January 31, 1987. Hindeloopen

Anefo photo collection. Premiere ABC cabaret "De Kat van Huis" in The Hague; Wim Kan, Corry Vonk, Albert Mol. July 29, 1955. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. First Dutch punk festival in Paradiso Amsterdam; "Punkers" during festival. 18 February 1978. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

KILLER'S KISS (1955), directed by STANLEY KUBRICK.

Anefo photo collection. TV LeidslepleIncabaret "Looking all spikes", v.l.n.r. Marjan Berk, Aart Brouwer and Jaap van de Merwe. December 15, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Book ball in the RAI in Amsterdam; Harry Mulisch poses with the "pig". March 31, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

RUS, UdSSR, Irkutsk: Impressions from the USSR 1972 Siberia. Ust-Ilimsk

01/01/1975. Camilo Sesto during a performance in Madrid.

Photograph showing two clowns and a group of children at the circus in 1948. Date: 1948

Poker Machine gambling. Herbert Kemble (Safan) & Mrs. Pat Davidson Private. September 20, 1941.;Poker Machine gambling. Herbert Kemble (Safan) & Mrs. Pat Davidson Private

Anefo photo collection. Presentation Cup of the Eurovision Song Contest at Lenny Kuhr on the Spanish embassy in The Hague. Lenny Kuhr and behind it the Spanish team. July 9, 1969. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Festival in Blokker. Vince Taylor. May 23, 1963. Blokker

Vintage Photograph. Hawaiian Village garden just dance over a swimming pool on the islands first push button dance floor

Anefo photo collection. Continental Public Relations assignment, winner set-up competition "Holland Salad Bowl of Europe" party for 34 British students in Hilton Schiphol. September 20, 1977. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Command nisset hospitality industry; Party evening Horeca Netherlands 50 cafe Rooie Nelis (old Sien). October 16, 1987

Anefo photo collection. Belgian singing crew in Knokke, v.l.n.r. Maurice Dean, Tonia, Liliane, Cecily Forde and Eddie Defacq. July 11, 1965. Knokke

Young people dancing at a party, doing the Twist

Anefo photo collection. Scoop competition in breaker. November 18, 1950

Anefo photo collection. strike WSBZ Amsterdam; Harry Slinger performs. 21 June 1988. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Seventh Europabeker for Zangvoordracht in Knokke, the Dutch singing crew on the beach. July 10, 1965. Knokke

Every year the Sudeten German Landsmannschaft, here on 27. 5. 1969 in Nuremberg, traditionally celebrates the Sudeten German Day, Germany, Europe

GDR, Berlin, 02. 10. 1990, alternative celebration on the eve of reunification on 02. 1990 at Kollwitzplatz, proclamation of the Autonomous Republic of Utopia, band, drummers

Anefo photo collection. Holland Festival Youthopera "Esperanta" with the cooperation of students, Amsterdam. Scene during rehearsal. June 16, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

ANDRES PAJARES and FERNANDO ESTESO in PADRE NO HAY MAS QUE DOS (1982), directed by MARIANO OZORES.

Anefo photo collection. Rock and Roll party Kras Amsterdam. February 3, 1957. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Performance of the Viennese ice revue in the Expohal in Hilversum. February 20, 1961. Hilversum

Anefo photo collection. Order Hobo Fame (Van Hulzen). November 4, 1974

Anefo photo collection. Carnival associations preparations are preparing, Den Bosch. February 15, 1971. Den Bosch

Anefo photo collection. Beat-in i.v.m. Action Artis must stay in RAI, Amsterdam overview. November 26, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Musical Prodigy Comes to England -- Pierino Gamba, le, rehearsing the 75 men and women of the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at Harringay Arena, London. June 17, 1948.

HARPO MARX, CHICO MARX and GROUCHO MARX in AT THE CIRCUS (1939), directed by EDWARD BUZZELL.

Anefo photo collection. Russian dance group "Berjozka" in the Netherlands, for the Hot in the Van Breestraat. November 18, 1964. The Netherlands

Radio city editorial staff, 70's

Anefo photo collection. Performance of the Jordaancabaret on 2 attic shuffles. September 12, 1960

Anefo photo collection. First Dutch punk festival in Paradiso Amsterdam; "Punkers" during festival. 18 February 1978. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Carnival associations preparations are preparing, Den Bosch. February 15, 1971. Den Bosch

BEWARE OF A HOLY WHORE (1971) -Original title: WARNUNG VOR EINER HEILIGEN NUTTE-, directed by RAINER WERNER FASSBINDER.

Anefo photo collection. Film production Ciske de Rat. July 8, 1955

JAMES STEWART in THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS (1957), directed by BILLY WILDER.

Poll photo collection. Dublin. Publicity Cast Jack O'Sheehan reads the songs of the Irish Hospitals Sweepstake Lottery for the microphone. 1946. Dublin, Ireland

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