Ann Pennington – 1921
Dancer and film actress Ann Pennington in a photo for George White’s “Scandals of 1921.”
Standing just 4’ 10” tall, Ann was one of the most popular performers on Broadway at the time earning $1,000 per week (= $13,000 per week today).
Olive Thomas – Midnight Frolic – 1915
Olive Thomas wearing her balloon costume on the stage of the New Amsterdam’s rooftop theatre during the original run of the Midnight Frolic.
Male patrons were encouraged to use their cigars and cigarettes to pop the balloons. Photo circa 1915.
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My wife, bless her tells me that I am rapidly becoming, or perhaps that should read have become a “Grumpy old fart”, so what better forum to spread my doom, gloom and paranoia than WordPress. I also have a love of old pictures, postcards and Edwardian Actresses, in particular Miss Gabrielle Ray which I hope to share at regular intervals. As my collection has grown I have set up another blog which contains only pictures of Miss Ray. Gabrielle Ray Thank you for viewing and comments are welcome.
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