Vintage Dance and Performance

Classic images of glamorous performers showcasing dance and theatrical attire, emphasizing elegance and style from mid-20th century.

1950S Biblical Symbolic Temptation Adam And Eve And Apple

Original Film Title: SON OF SINBAD. English Title: SON OF SINBAD. Film Director: TED TETZLAFF. Year: 1955. Stars: LILI ST. CYR.

Curtain call (OV2019_141)

MARIA MONTEZ in ARABIAN NIGHTS (1942), directed by JOHN RAWLINS.

CYD CHARISSE in SOMBRERO (1953), directed by NORMAN FOSTER.

Mistinguett - Stage & Screen. May 01, 1953.

1950S Biblical Symbolic Temptation Adam And Eve And Apple

MARILYN MONROE in BUS STOP (1956), directed by JOSHUA LOGAN.

SALLY RAND in BOLERO (1934), directed by MITCHELL LEISEN and WESLEY RUGGLES.

RITA HAYWORTH in SALOME: THE DANCE OF THE SEVEN VEILS (1953) -Original title: SALOME-, directed by WILLIAM DIETERLE. Custome by Jean Louis.

Adoree Villany in the Dance of Phryne

Margo Fonteyn - Rehearsals, Costumes Tutus Etc. September 08, 1950.

TILLY LOSCH in THE GARDEN OF ALLAH (1936), directed by RICHARD BOLESLAVSKI.

JUDY GARLAND in MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS (1944), directed by VINCENTE MINNELLI.

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

In his latest all-pxftoon Technicolor feature, "Cinderella," which RKU Radio is releasing, Walt Disney uses a new technique in drawing human beings. Long seeking some way of imparting to human characters the. Same fluidity of line and subtlety of expression for his birds and animals are famous, Disney found the answer in using live models.In "Cinderella" he filmed living actors in key scenes. These films were then used as guides by the artists in creating the cartoon characters. The result is a tremendous gain in illusion. Accompanying photographs illustrate the new Disney technique.Eighteen-year-old Helen Stanley, the model for Cinderella, serves the breakfast, does the washing etc., for the benefit of Disney Artists. December 2, 1950.

VIVIAN BLAINE in NOB HILL (1945), directed by HENRY HATHAWAY.

RITA HAYWORTH in TUESDAY'S ORCHIDS (1942) -Original title: YOU WERE NEVER LOVELIER-, directed by WILLIAM A. SEITER.

CARMEN MIRANDA in THE GANG'S ALL HERE (1943) -Original title: GANG'S ALL HERE, THE 1943-, directed by BUSBY BERKELEY.

BELLY DANCING (EV001633_H)

Putting on ballet slippers (EV007436_H)

STELLA STEVENS in TOO LATE BLUES (1961), directed by JOHN CASSAVETES.

Margot Fonteyn as Swarhilda Coppelia 2nd act. June 01, 1953. (Photo by Anthony, Thurloe Court Studio)

Christian Descendants - Dancer - Descendant of Christian of the Bounty Pitcairn Island. April 09, 1952.

Violetta Elvin Dances 'The Abbess' For Melba Film.Violetta Elvin dancing 'The Abbess' on the Melba film set at Boreham Wood.Violetta Elvin, Russian-born ballerina of the Sadler's Wells Ballet Company is helping to recreats 'Pre -Wells' ballet before the film cameras at the Gate Studios, Boreham wood, Hertfordshire. She is dancing the role of Taglioni as the Abbes in Meyerbeer's 'Robert the Devil' ballet for the British Technicolor film 'Melba'. November 19, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

JUDY GARLAND in MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS (1944), directed by VINCENTE MINNELLI.

California: August 12, 1942. Belita, the Blond Ballerina of the Rinks, is the star of ice shows where ever she appears.

By Diplomatic Request -- Lyane Dayde.The attractive young dancing star, Lyane Dayde, 22, has been given special leave form her Paris contracts, at the request of America and French diplomatic services to that she may make a dancing tour in the united states.Lyane Dayde will dance saint-saens "Le cygne" and some variations by serge Lifar...Her tour wide take her to New York, Miami, San Drancisco, Los Angeles and Boston. January 19, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper)

BESSIE LOVE in THE BROADWAY MELODY (1929), directed by HARRY BEAUMONT.

GINGER ROGERS in SHALL WE DANCE (1937), directed by MARK SANDRICH.

HEDY LAMARR in SAMSON AND DELILAH (1949), directed by CECIL B DEMILLE.

Swan Queen SvetlanaGraceful Svetlana Beriosova, 22 year old Lithuanian born dancer, wears the costume in which, on Saturday next, Feb. 19th., she will dance the role of the Swan Queen in the beloved "Wan lake" by Sadler's wells ballet at Covent Garden in London.Her fans claim that he performance will be a long-awaited event, and contend that she will clearly attain prime ballerina status very shortly. February 16, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Ram Gopal (1917-2003) Indian ballet dancer

EDWIGE FEUILLERE in THERE'S NO TOMORROW (1939) -Original title: SANS LENDEMAIN-, directed by MAX OPHÜLS.

JANET LEIGH in THE RED DANUBE (1949), directed by GEORGE SIDNEY.

GERALDINE CHAPLIN in YANKEE DUDLER (1973) -Original title: LA BANDA DE JAIDER-, directed by VOLKER VOGELER.

Vintage Photograph. Woman in dress sitting in chair playing Grand Pedal Harp. Frame 7

Acrobatics, woman with checked dress and top hat balancing on one leg, 1920s, Germany, Europe

Smiling hula dancer (OV2019_08)

SOPHIA LOREN in HELLER IN PINK TIGHTS (1960), directed by GEORGE CUKOR.

Elizabeth Shepherd, on-set of the film, "the Tomb Of Ligeia", Anglo-Amalgamated Productions (UK), Warner Pathe (UK), American International Pictures (USA), 1964

Anefo photo collection. Rika Jansen TV AVRO. October 17, 1962

As The Aunt - Dynamic Roy Bolger (People, July 5) amused me. But how did he look as Charley's Aunt-- one of my favorites June Goddard, Cottesloe, W.A. See (above) Bolger as a nifty dame. August 16, 1950.

RITA HAYWORTH in SALOME: THE DANCE OF THE SEVEN VEILS (1953) -Original title: SALOME-, directed by WILLIAM DIETERLE.

Margot Fonteyn Rehearse For Return -- Leaping back into ballet with zest is prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn, pictured as the rehearsed at the Royal Opera House, Covent Carden, London, to-day (Thursday) for her return to dancing.Miss Fonteyn, who fall ill with diphtheria in October, will make her public reappearance in 'Apparitions' - with the Sadler's Wells Ballet - at Covent Garden next Wednesday (March 18).Miss Fonteyn was to have returned to dancing on February 20, but her convalescence was not at that time sufficiently complete. March 12, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Le Spectre de la Rose by Anonymous /Private Collection/1911 or 1916/Photoengraving/Opera, Ballet, Theatre

The Letter, Warner Bros., 1940. Producer: Robert Lord. Director: William Wyler. Based on short story by the British author Somerset Maugham. Poster for the film starring Bette Davis (1908-1989) American Hollywood actress and film star. Leslie Crosbie (played by Davis) holding a smoking gun, having shot her lover.

SARA MONTIEL in THE LAST TORCH SONG (1957) -Original title: EL ULTIMO CUPLE-, directed by JUAN DE ORDUÑA.

Anefo photo collection. Holiday on ice in Rai building, Sjoukje in Rigoletto Exclusive Telegraaf. September 24, 1964

Margaret Truman, daughter of the President, and Maj. William Zimmerman of Roanoke, Virginia, dance at Inaugural Ball here tonight. February 18, 1949. (Photo by AP Photo).

ISA MIRANDA in HOTEL IMPERIAL (1939), directed by ROBERT FLOREY.

Barefooted Dancing After The Greek Style, 19th Century.Artist: White Studios

ANN ROBINSON in THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953), directed by BYRON HASKIN.

ELSA LANCHESTER in THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935), directed by JAMES WHALE.

Anefo photo collection. Blanket show. Fa. Van Wijk En CO nv. March 20, 1957

Hollywood woman on a pin-up greetings card. 20th century

GLORIA SWANSON in MALE AND FEMALE (1919), directed by CECIL B DEMILLE.

ELLEN DREW.

Portrait of a mid adult woman performing on stage

The "Ball Of The Century" -- The Marquis De Cuevas being fitted with his costume of "King Of Nature", at Pierre Balma's.This Fabulous fancy dress is made from gold leaf. On his head he wears a wig of golden grapes. The Costume costs 500,000 francs.Two Thousand people including Members of "High Society" And Artists will attend on September 1st. The Ball being given by the Marquis De Cuevas at Chiberta, Near Biarritz.A Special 18th century castle will be built in the park near a lake.Some of the most beautiful women from all over the world will appear on the huge stage which has been built at the lakeside. August 25, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Tone (Deep Etch) Ballet Dancer. June 14, 1951.

Marilyn Monroe , We're Not Married ! , 1952 directed by Edmund Goulding 20th Century Fox

AUDREY HEPBURN in FUNNY FACE (1957), directed by STANLEY DONEN.

SARA MONTIEL in LA MUJER PERDIDA (1966), directed by TULIO DEMICHELI.

THE RED SHOES (1948).

Woman sitting on top of a grand piano (EV007020_H)

YVONNE DE CARLO in SALOME, WHERE SHE DANCED (1945), directed by CHARLES LAMONT.

Ein poetischer Pierrot, nach einem Gemälde von Antoine Vollon, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Origin...

Nora Kaye of The New York Ballet At ***** Festival -- *****. September 06, 1950.

ANN MILLER in ON THE TOWN (1949), directed by GENE KELLY and STANLEY DONEN.

LILIA PRADO in MEXICAN BUS RIDE (1952) -Original title: SUBIDA AL CIELO-, directed by LUIS BUÑUEL.

ANTONIO OZORES in EL CERRO DE LOS LOCOS (1960), directed by AGUSTIN NAVARRO.

MARILYN MONROE in GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES (1953), directed by HOWARD HAWKS.

Anefo photo collection. National final Song Festival in Concordia in Bussum. Ella Raya. 27 February 1962. Bussum

09/01/1988. Madrid, February 1986. Concha Velasco in the play "Mom, I want to be an artist", a musical comedy with a libretto by Juan José de Arteche, premiered on February 4, 1986 at the Teatro Calderón in Madrid.

Man falling upside down from the sky (EV005835_H)

POLA ILLERY in UNDER THE ROOFS OF PARIS (1930) -Original title: SOUS LES TOITS DE PARIS-, directed by RENE CLAIR.

Anefo photo collection. Marianne Hilaarides like that when she will perform at the National Ballet in the Ballet "Shirah". November 6, 1962. Amsterdam

MARTHA HENRY in DANCING IN THE DARK (1986), directed by LEON MARR.

Anefo photo collection. Television game "Wine dream" by Dora Paulsen. On a rest bench. November 16, 1961

ANN-MARGRET in THE SWINGER (1966), directed by GEORGE SIDNEY.

Anefo photo collection. Henriette Davids on rocking horse in "Wonder above wonder". February 10, 1948

JEANETTE MACDONALD in THE FIREFLY (1937), directed by ROBERT Z. LEONARD.

Miss Grace Walters, Dance for Bacchus Festival

New Years celebration

ELEANOR POWELL in BORN TO DANCE (1936), directed by ROY DEL RUTH.

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection A little girl who by her earnest appeals at entertainments organized by pupils of the Sleyne School, Worthing, has raised a sum approaching 1000 for the wounded.

Anefo photo collection. Els Bolkestein for the first time leading role in the Zauberflote Els Bolkestein. December 16, 1964

MARILYN MONROE in LADIES OF THE CHORUS (1948), directed by PHIL KARLSON.

DOROTHY DWAN in THE WIZARD OF OZ (1925), directed by LARRY SEMON.

Lovely America ballerina Beth Dean in one of the aboriginal dances she will perform in a recital of "Dance & Song Around The world" at the Conservatorium on Thursday August 31st in which she will be associated with Victor Carell, baritone from the Chicago Opera. August 27, 1950. (Photo by Hal Williamson).

Alice Nikitina (1909 - 1978) Dancer, teacher and singer. 1937

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

This Is Art -- Rita Gam, dream girl of the 78th annual costume dream ball of the New York Art Students League, presents first prize--$200 in silver -- to Harman Huseby of New York who said he represented "Nordic invasion." Ball was held in Hotel Plaza. May 9, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto)

Lilian and Dorothy Gish, Orphans of the Storm, 1921 directed by D.W. Griffith (United Artists)

The Legs That Put A Kick Into Anthropology -- She's here again, her legs as long and lithe as over. ***** old gentlemen are polishing up their pince-nez and hoping for another lecture. Katherine Dunham, the girl with a kick like a million volts - here she is doing the Cakewalk - is paying her second visit to the West End, leading an American troupe of dancers. But Katherine, besides being a dancer, is a Bachelor of arts and a Bachelor of Philosophy. She was invited to talk about Negro to the Royal Anthropological Society. January 11, 1952.

Russian ballerina Alexandra Danilova in ballet "Swan Lake", Anonymous

Carol Coombe as Lady Precious Stream in the traditional Chinese play of the same name, by S. I. Hsiung. Date: 1935

Party girl (EV007447_H)

Anefo photo collection. National Song Contest in Jaarbeurs Utrecht; Debby time NS General rehearsal. 26 February 1975. Utrecht

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