Annie Oakley - an original in her own right
AncientFaces Born in 1860, Phoebe Ann Mosey became an international star for her talent as a sharpshooter.
Rip Van Winkle
AncientFaces 19th century stage actor Joe Jefferson in his role as Rip Van Winkle. He began his stage career at 6 mos - in his mother's arms.
The Entertainer
AncientFaces Her identity isn't known but doesn't she look ready to dance her way into your heart?
Mack Sennett Bathing Beauties
AncientFaces Mack Sennett's Bathing Beauties became the promotional juggernaut for his films. They were Hollywood's original eye candy.
Lotta Crabtree - 19th century superstar
AncientFaces Born in 1847, Charlotte Mignon Crabtree was a stage actor in the late 1800's. She retired in 1889 as the richest actress in the U.S.
Newmann the Great hypnotist and mind reader
AncientFaces George Newmann was a pioneer mentalist who began appearing on stage in 1896 and continued until the early 1950's.
March 1956 Playmate of the month
Daniel Pinna Actress and model Marian Stafford also appeared in early television.
Marvel Rea silent screen comedian in 1919
AncientFaces Actress Marvel Rae was a Mack Sennett Bathing Beauty and a comedian in his silent films.
Beverly Judish
Rhonda Walker This lady had a lovely line.
Bob Hope
Starting out in vaudeville, Bob Hope was a singer, actor, dancer, author - he entertained in all areas. But he is perhaps most beloved for his work with the USO, beginning in 1939 and lasting throughout most of his life.
”Jerry Lee Lewis - The Killer, Great Balls of Fire!"
Gary Gray Jimmy Durante - The Schnozzola
He was a comedian/actor who gave himself his nickname, based on the size of his nose. Remember \
Hey Hey, we're The Monkees
Gary Gray Prime time tv's answer to the Beatles - and they were popular!
The Count and Jerry Nelson
Daniel Pinna Jerry Nelson was the voice and puppeteer of The Count - just reading this don't you begin counting like Count von Count?
Julia Child
Daniel Pinna While she is single-handedly responsible for the popularity of French cuisine in the U.S., her voice and mishaps in food preparation made her a television star.
Capps Family, Vaudeville
AncientFaces Vaudeville was a family business - even babies were involved in the entertainment.
Fanny Rice - Vaudeville
AncientFaces Not to be confused with Fanny Brice who was also a vaudeville entertainer, Fanny Rice was born in 1859 and was also an actress.
Hindu "Masquerader"
AncientFaces They're preparing to be funny with the use of a bong?!
Harry Houdini the Master Mystifier poster
AncientFaces Isn't it amazing? Ninety years after his death in 1926, everyone still knows who Houdini is!
The men behind the entertainers
AncientFaces These are the principles of Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, a movie and distribution company formed in 1916.
Child actress Mariana Batista
AncientFaces With President Warren Harding's dog, Laddie. Laddie was as famous as Mariana in 1923.
Dancer Ruth St. Denis
AncientFaces Ruth St. Denis is considered a pioneer of modern dance and introduced eastern elements.
Northern India dancer in 1914
AncientFaces Called a Nautch girl, this dancer was considered seductive.
An 1899 poster advertising a stage comedy
AncientFaces Leonzo Brothers and their great dog Tiger in 1879 promoting an onstage dog act.
AncientFaces Child entertainer Ruby La Pearl c 1900
AncientFaces The entertainment industry corrupts morals - 1926
AncientFaces Today, entertainment is criticized for the decay in modern morals and the same was true in 1926 - some of captions: Creator of modern dances - that's the stuff, something barbaric an' elemental! Movie scenario writer: Now give it a good suggestive title an' it'll go big. Revue of 1927: Parisian Frolics - 40 girls, 40 ounces of clothing
