UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS : 576038

Sepia tone print of the christening of the baby of Tubby Edlin and his wife. A group of 14 people, including Frederick and Andrew Melville II, George Graves and Colonel Hobson are gathered outside the door of a church.

Written in pencil across reverse of photo " Mr. Fred Melville, Mr. George Graves etc., Colonel Hobson(at back)- at the Christening of Mrs. Edlin's baby. Date uncertain- but note the fashion- funny isn't it".

Edlin, Tubby, Mr. 1881- (actor in Melville melodramas and pantomimes, also appeared in concert parties and toured with his own company of entertainers, real name Henry Edlin)

Edlin, Mrs. Lois Maidie (married to Tubby Edlin, nee Lois Maidie Williams)

Melville, Frederick, Mr., 1877-1938 (2nd son of Andrew Melville I,actor, theatre proprietor, playwright, real name Frederick Robbins)

Melville, Andrew, Mr., 1882-1938 (actor, theatre proprietor known as Andrew Melville II, also known as Andrew Emm, real name Andrew Robbins)

Graves, George, Mr. 1876-1949 (actor who appeared all over England and toured America appearing in many plays and pantomimes)

Hobson, Colonel

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS : 576065

Large black and white print of Tom Rees the master carpenter at the Lyceum, pictured in a room with framed portraits of actors, some signed specially for him.

Written in blue ink on reverse "Master Carpenter- Lyceum from 1908 to 1938" Written in pencil on reverse "Tome Rees- started with Melvilles Standard Theatre, 1890. Photograph- Lyceum 1933" Stamped in black on the reverse "Copyright. no. 4119. F.J.Standerwick, "Elsinore", Iver, Bucks. Phone Iver 140."

Rees, Tom, Mr. (Master Carpenter at the Lyceum Theatre)

UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS : 576066

Large black and white print of Joe Glynne, the property master at the Lyceum, surrounded by various props.

Written in blue ink on reverse "Lyceum Property Master". Written in black biro in the same hand "Joe Glynne. Prop Room- Lyceum 1933" 1928".

Glynne, Joe, Mr. (Property manager at the Lyceum Theatre)

UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS : 576108

Black and white print of Billee Houston in costume as principle boy in Robin Hood? at the Grand Theatre Leeds in 1935.

Embossed over bottom right of photo "Jaye & King. Brighton". Stamped on reverse "The copyright of this portrait is the property of Jaye & King Brighton". Written in pencil on reverse "Lots of love. Billee. Grand Theatre, Xmas 1935".

actor : Houston, Billee, Miss (actress in pantomimes)

UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS : 576109

Black and white print of Charlie Naughton and Jimmy Gold who worked together at the Lyceum Theatre in pantomimes.

Written in balck ink over top left hand corner of photograph "To Andrew. May you never wear a fur coat. Naughton & Gold. Charles & Jimmy". Stamped in black on reverse "Please Acknowledge Photo by Capstack, Blackpool", and "Made in England".

Naughton, Charlie, Mr. b. 1887 (circa) (Comedian who eventually became part of the Crazy Gang)

Gold, Jimmy, Mr. 1886-1967 (actor who worked with Charlie Naughton at the Lyceum, real name James McGonegal)

UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS : 576116

Black and white photograph of George Jackley who regularly appeared in Melville pantomimes.

Written in pencil on reverse "God Bless all thats Best, George".

actor : Jackley, George, Mr.,(actor and comedian)

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS : 600653

Large black and white signed photograph of Ralph Lynn

Signed in blue ink "Bless you June. From Ralph Lynn, 1948".Stamped in blue on reverse (partly illegible) "John Everard Ltd., 11, Orange Street, Cornmarket?, WC2".

: Lynn, Ralph, Mr. 1882-1962 (actor who appeared in many parts in the USA as well as in England)

UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS : 600654

Black and white photograph of Sally "Sawdust" Norris, a former child performer in pantomimes at the Star Theatre, Swansea, who later made a living selling sawdust to butchers' shops. The photograph shows her with 2 sacks and a porter's trolley.

Written in black biro on the reverse of the picture "Sally "Sawdust" Norris. as a girl was a Fairy in Star Theatre pantomimes".

Norris, Sally, Miss (child actress at the Star Theatre Swansea)

UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS : 600660

Sepia tone photograph of Cecilia Loftus in Japanese costume, from a theatrical postcard series.

Pritted in white across bottom of photograph "Cecilia Loftus. 233c". Written in pencil on reverse "50p".

: Loftus, Cecilia (Marie), Miss 1876-1943 (actress who appeared on both sides of the Atlantic and played at the Lyceum and Brighton theatres)

Small black and white print of Leedham Bantock and Willie Warde in Shoreham-by-Sea in the early 1920s.

Written in pencil on reverse "Leedham Bantock & Williw Warde, Villa Lido, Shoreham-by-Sea.1920s (early)"

: Bantock, Leedham, Mr. (playwright)

: Warde, Willie, Mr., 1857-1943 (actor and dancer)

UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS : 600662

Sepia tone photograph of Dick Henderson and George Jackley in the Lyceum pantomime of 1923-4, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

Written in pencil on reverse "Dick Henderson (senior) + George Jackley. Lyceum 1923/4 "Jack and the Beanstalk"

actor : Henderson, Dick, Mr. (actor in pantomime)

actor : Jackley, George, Mr.,(actor and comedian)

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS : 600664

Sepia tone photograph of Maurice Newman, manager of the Brixton Theatre for Frederick Melville.

Printed in brown beneath the photograph "Mayall & Co. Ltd. Copyright. Kingston on Thames". Printed in brown on reverse "Mayall & Co. Ltd. Electric & Daylight Studios. Photographs taken irrespective of weather. Clarence Studios, 54, Clarence St., Kingston on Thames and at 126 Picadilly W." Written in ink on reverse "Newman Maurice Manager for Fred. Melville. Brixton Theatre.

: Newman, Maurice, Mr. (manager of the Brixton Theatre)

UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS : 600665

Black and white print of John G. Brett playing the part of the Rev. Robert Spalding in PRIVATE SECRETARY in the tour of USA in 1887.

Written in ink on reverse "John G. Brett. (1865-1899). Actor in drama "Driven from Home" etc. + Pantomime each year. Swansea 1896. arried Louie Codman. Pictured here as Rev. Robert Spalding "Private Secretary" tour of American 1887."

: Brett, John G., Mr. 1865-1899 (actor who played in DRIVEN FROM HOME and Melville Pantomimes at Swansea. He was married to Louie Codman the sister of Leah Marlborough)

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS : 600666

Black and white print of Leah Marlborough who played Carmen in the first Melville show at the Brixton Theatre, BETWEEN TWO WOMEN in August 1907.

Below the photograph (i.e. on the original postcard) "Alliance Series. Mrs. Keith Fraser (Leah Marlborough".Stamped on reverse "B3710". Written in ink on reverse "Leah Marlborough (1868-1953) in 1907. Opened in first Melville show at Brixton Theatre as Carmen in "Between Two Women" Aug 5.1907. Keith Fraser her 2nd husband".

: Marlborough, Leah, Miss, 1868-1953 (actress, married to John Marlborough East, then Keith Fraser, finally George H.Dudley, nee Leah Jane Codman)

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS : 600667

Sepia tone print of Bert Hammond, wearing a morning coat and top hat. He worked for Walter Melville from Dec. 1898.

Written in black ink over the photograph "Yrs very sincerely, Bert E. Hammond, Apr 30/1901". Written in black ink on reverse "573493a" Printed on reverse "By Royal Appointment, H.Yeo. Awards at Torquay Photographic Association Exhibition, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society Instituted 1833. Awarded 1896, Photographic Society of Britain 1875. H.R.H.Prince Consort Patron, 1833-1861, Photographic Society of London 1853, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society Instituted 1833. Awarded 1896. Won by H.Yeo Portraits 169, Union St. Plymouth. Photographic Exhibitions"

Hammond, Bert E, Mr. 1880- (general manager and subsequently licensee at the Princes theatre, business manager and treasurer at the Lyceum, general manager at the Brixton theatre)

UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS : 600668

Black and white photograph of Philip Gale Drew playing "Young Buffalo" at the Grand Theatre, Brighton.

Written in pencil on photgraphic envelope "From The Grand Brighton". Written in blue and black biro "including Philip Gale(Young Buffalo) etc.,etc.,etc."

actor : Drew, Philip Gale, Mr., (actor)

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Negative from which was made the photograph(600668) of Philip Gale Drew playing "Young Buffalo" at the Grand Theatre, Brighton.

actor : Drew, Philip Gale, Mr., (actor)

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Sepia tone photograph of George Jackley who regularly appeared in Melville pantomimes.

Beneath the picture is printed "George Jackley. Velvograph postcard. Frank Dobson, Waterloo, L".(The rest of the word London has been cropped)

actor : Jackley, George, Mr.,(actor and comedian)

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Sepia tone print of Miss Sybil Arundale, seated on a garden bench with 2 dogs, in 1905. She appeared in some of the Melville pantomimes and other productions at the Lyceum.

Printed under photograph "1288 Davidson. Miss Sybil Arundal". Written in black ink under the photograph "20.5.50". On the reverse the postcard bears a name and address in Tunbridge Wells, and a message from "May". The postmark is 20th May, 1905.

: Arundale, Sybil, Miss 1882-1965(actress who was on the stage from the age of 11 and played a variety of parts all over the country, including for the Melvilles, real name Sybil Kelly).

Large black and white print of Andy Andrews in the costume of a pantomime dame, wearing a lace collar and an apron.

Written in blue ink over photo "To Ruth from Daddy. 1928". Stamped in blue on reverse "Joe Davis. Perfect Photo Reproductions. 43-45 Comeragh Rd., W14, Phone: Riverside 1382. P.A.59, Hanley Rd., N.4".

actor : Andrews, Andy, Mr. (actor who appeared in many Lyceum pantomimes, especially as Dame)

Sheffield, Ruth, Mrs. (daughter of Andy Andrews)

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS AN : 576112

Large black and white print of Andy Andrews wearing a riding habit, hat and carying a whip, taking part in Cinderella at the Grand Theatre Leeds in 1939.

Written in blue ink over photo "Ruth with love from Dad. Cinderella. Grand Leeds. 1939"1928". Stamped in black on reverse "Fielding (Leeds)".

actor : Andrews, Andy, Mr. (actor who appeared in many Lyceum pantomimes, especially as Dame)

Sheffield, Ruth, Mrs. (daughter of Andy Andrews)

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS EA : 576034

Black and white print (head and shoulders) of Miss East Robertson who appeared in many of the Melville plays especially "The Bad Woman Dramas" and specialised in playing villainesses.

Stamped in black on reverse "D 1601". Written in blue ink on reverse "Miss East Robertson 1866-1916 (Mrs. C. A.East) actress"

: Robertson, East, Miss 1866-1916(actress who starred in many of the Melviille melodramas, married name Mrs. Charles East, nee Emma Jane Robinson, also known as Eugenie Robertson)

: East, Charles Alexander, Mr. 1863-1914 (actor who starred in some of the Melville melodramas)

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS EA : 576035

Black and white print of Miss East Robertson who appeared in many of the Melville plays especially "The Bad Woman Dramas" and specialised in playing villainesses.

Stamped in black on reverse "1 12. Written in black biro on reverse "Miss East Robertson (Mrs. Charles East"

: Robertson, East, Miss 1866-1916(actress who starred in many of the Melviille melodramas, married name Mrs. Charles East, nee Emma Jane Robinson, also known as Eugenie Robertson)

: East, Charles Alexander, Mr. 1863-1914 (actor who starred in some of the Melville melodramas)

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS EA : 576036

Black and white print taken of an earlier oval photograph of John M. East actor manager whose theatres staged many of the Melville tours, brother? of the actor Charles A. East.

In white printed around edge of earlier picture "Dead End Co."? In black printed below oval "Photo by Stiles".Stamped in black on reverse "1 14.

: East, John Marlborough., Mr. (actor manager of Lyric Hammersmith, manager of Britannia Hoxton and Elephant and Castle Theatre, also ran a famouse stock compnay and wrote pantomimes, married Leah Jane Codman whose stage name was Leah Marlborough).

: East, Charles Alexander, Mr. 1863-1914 (actor who starred in some of the Melville melodramas)

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS EA : 576037

Black and white print taken of an earlier oval photograph of Charles A. East who starred in some of the Melville melodramas.

In white printed around edge of earlier picture "Dead End Co."? In black printed below oval "Phot by Wilson and sons".Stamped in black on reverse "1 14. Written in black biro on reverse "Chas. A. East. Actor 1863-1914"

: Robertson, East, Miss 1866-1916(actress who starred in many of the Melviille melodramas, married name Mrs. Charles East, nee Emma Jane Robinson, also known as Eugenie Robertson)

: East, Charles Alexander, Mr. 1863-1914 (actor who starred in some of the Melville melodramas)

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS EA : 576039

Black and white print showing a scene from WOMAN AND WINE at the Princes Theatre in 1912. The actors are G.Major Cooke, Ethel Warwick, Miss East Robertson and Fred Morgan.

Printed in black over the picture "Fight me now". Written in black biroon reverse "Princes Shaftesbury avenue 1912. WOMAN & WINE (left to right).G. Mayor Cooke, Ethel Warwick, East Roberstson, Fred Morgan". Written in black biro on the mount "WOMAN & WINE by Landeck and Shirley. Princes Theatre. W.1. Feb 7th 1912. 9 week record run. Left to right: G. Mayor Cooke, Ethel Warwick, East Roberstson, Fred Morgan"

actor : Robertson, East, Miss 1866-1916(actress who starred in many of the Melviille melodramas, married name Mrs. Charles East, nee Emma Jane Robinson, also known as Eugenie Robertson)

actor : Warwick, Ethel, Miss 1882-1951 (actress and manager who played in many theatres in London, South Africa and Australia, and joined the New Shakespeare Company in 1920)

actor : Cooke, G. Major

actor : Morgan, Fred

author : Shirley, Arthur, Mr., 1853-1925 (prolific playwright who collaborated with several different co-authors)

author : Landeck, Ben, Mr., 1864-1928 (prolific playwright who wrote alone or with Arthur Shirley)

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS EA : 576040

Black and white print showing a scene from WOMAN AND WINE at the Princes Theatre in 1912. The actors are Ethel Warwick and Miss East Robertson.

Stamped in black on reverse "1 12".Written in black biro on reverse "WOMAN & WINE, Princes Shaftesbury Av. 1912. Ethel Warwick(left), East Robertson(right).Written in black biro on the mount "Princes W.1. F & W Melville's grand revival "WOMAN & WINE". Left: Ethel Warwick(Marcel), Right East Robertson(La Colombe)".

actor : Robertson, East, Miss 1866-1916(actress who starred in many of the Melviille melodramas, married name Mrs. Charles East, nee Emma Jane Robinson, also known as Eugenie Robertson)

actor : Warwick, Ethel, Miss 1882-1951 (actress and manager who played in many theatres in London, South Africa and Australia, and joined the New Shakespeare Company in 1920)

author : Shirley, Arthur, Mr., 1853-1925 (prolific playwright who collaborated with several different co-authors)

author : Landeck, Ben, Mr., 1864-1928 (prolific playwright who wrote alone or with Arthur Shirley)

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Black and white print showing the murder scene from THE GIRL WHO WRECKED HIS HOME with the actors J.C.Aubrey, H.Goddard, Julian Cross and Miss East Robertson.

Printed in white over the picture "THE GIRL WHO WRECKED HIS HOME By Walter Melville. The Murder". Stamped in black on reverse "1 12". Written in black biro on reverse "Left to right : J.C.Aubrey, H.Goddard (on floor), Julian Cross, East Robertson". Written in black biro on mount "Standard Theatre: Shoreditch. Sep 30th 1907. First time: Walter Melville's new play "The Girl who wrecked his home".Left-Rt: J.C.Aubrey, H.Goddard (on floor), Julian Cross, East Robertson".

actor : Robertson, East, Miss 1866-1916(actress who starred in many of the Melviille melodramas, married name Mrs. Charles East, nee Emma Jane Robinson, also known as Eugenie Robertson)

actor : Cross , Julian, Mr. 1851-1925(actor in comedies and melodramas in London, the provinces and the USA who appeared in some of the Melville "Bad Woman Dramas")

actor : Goddard, H.

actor : Aubrey, J.C.

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS ED : 576045

Large black and white print of Tom Edwards the husband of Alice Melville, dressed as a huntsman, with 4 foxhounds

Stamped in blue on reverse "The "Press" Panel. When reproduced please acknowledge photo by Dobson Studios, Liverpool. (Originators)"

: Edwards, Tom, Mr., 1880- (circus performer, singer?, ventriloquist, manager of the Tom Edwards Vaudeville Company, married to Alice Melville)

: Melville, Alice, 1895- (actress, female ventriloquist, grand-daughter of George Melville I)

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Large black and white print of Tom Edwards the husband of Alice Melville, dressed as a huntsman, with horn and whip.

Stamped in black on reverse "Tom Edwards: English Ventriloquist". Stamped in blue on reverse "The "Press" Panel. When reproduced please acknowledge photo by Dobson Studios, Liverpool. (Originators)"

: Edwards, Tom, Mr., 1880- (circus performer, singer?, ventriloquist, manager of the Tom Edwards Vaudeville Company, married to Alice Melville)

: Melville, Alice, 1895- (actress, female ventriloquist, grand-daughter of George Melville I)

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Large black and white print of Tom Edwards the husband of Alice Melville, dressed as a huntsman with a fox-hound under one arm.

: Edwards, Tom, Mr., 1880- (circus performer, singer?, ventriloquist, manager of the Tom Edwards Vaudeville Company, married to Alice Melville)

: Melville, Alice, 1895- (actress, female ventriloquist, grand-daughter of George Melville I)

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Large black and white print of Tom Edwards the husband of Alice Melville, dressed as a huntsman in waistcoat and tall boots.He is feeding a baby doll with a bottle.

Embossed on front " Dobson, 132 Bold Street, Liverpool". Stamped in black on reverse "Tom Edwards: English Ventriloquist". Stamped in blue on reverse "The "Press" Panel. When reproduced please acknowledge photo by Dobson Studios,Liverpool. (Originators)"

: Edwards, Tom, Mr., 1880- (circus performer, singer?, ventriloquist, manager of the Tom Edwards Vaudeville Company, married to Alice Melville)

: Melville, Alice, 1895- (actress, female ventriloquist, grand-daughter of George Melville I)

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS ED : 576049

Large black and white print of Tom Edwards the husband of Alice Melville, dressed as a huntsman.

Embossed on front " Dobson, 132 Bold Street, Liverpool". Stamped in black on reverse "Tom Edwards: English Ventriloquist". Stamped in blue on reverse "The "Press" Panel. When reproduced please acknowledge photo by Dobson Studios,Liverpool. (Originators)"

: Edwards, Tom, Mr., 1880- (circus performer, singer?, ventriloquist, manager of the Tom Edwards Vaudeville Company, married to Alice Melville)

: Melville, Alice, 1895- (actress, female ventriloquist, grand-daughter of George Melville I)

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS ED : 576050

Large black and white print of Tom Edwards the husband of Alice Melville, with one of his "Dummies".

: Edwards, Tom, Mr., 1880- (circus performer, singer?, ventriloquist, manager of the Tom Edwards Vaudeville Company, married to Alice Melville)

: Melville, Alice, 1895- (actress, female ventriloquist, grand-daughter of George Melville I)

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS ED : 576051

Large black and white print of Tom Edwards the husband of Alice Melville, dressed as a huntsman in waistcoat.He is sitting down feeding a baby doll with a bottle.

Overprinted in white on the picture "Moody NY". Written in black ink on reverse "Tom Edwards". Stamped in red (partly illegible) "Photograph and? Press Bureau?. Palace Theatre ??, 1562 Broadway, New York City".

: Edwards, Tom, Mr., 1880- (circus performer, singer?, ventriloquist, manager of the Tom Edwards Vaudeville Company, married to Alice Melville)

: Melville, Alice, 1895- (actress, female ventriloquist, grand-daughter of George Melville I)

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS ED : 600672

Large black and white print (head and shoulders)of Tom Edwards the husband of Alice Melville, dressed as a huntsman.

Stamped in black on reverse "Tom Edwards: English Ventriloquist". Stamped in blue on reverse "The "Press" Panel. When reproduced please acknowledge photo by Dobson Studios, Liverpool. (Originators)"

: Edwards, Tom, Mr., 1880- (circus performer, singer?, ventriloquist, manager of the Tom Edwards Vaudeville Company, married to Alice Melville)

: Melville, Alice, 1895- (actress, female ventriloquist, grand-daughter of George Melville I)

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UKC/MEL/PHO/ASS ED : 5760521

Large black and white print of Tom Edwards the husband of Alice Melville, with a ventriloquist's dummy.

Overprinted in white on the picture "Moody NY. Tom Edwards & "Curly"Ventriloquial Comedians".

: Edwards, Tom, Mr., 1880- (circus performer, singer?, ventriloquist, manager of the Tom Edwards Vaudeville Company, married to Alice Melville)

: Melville, Alice, 1895- (actress, female ventriloquist, grand-daughter of George Melville I)

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