Theatrical photographs

Component identifier:

Series 7

Content Summary:

There are several hundred photographs in this series. The majority are of Bert Bailey and the casts of various productions of which he was a member. Many are taken in costumes. Also in the series are "stills" of the films On our selection (1932), Grandad Rudd (1935), Dad and Dave come to town (1938), Dad Rudd M.P. (1940) and individual photographs of Bert Bailey in costume. There are also photographs of colleagues in the theatre world and "behind the scenes" photographs "on location".

Immediate source of acquisition:

The papers were donated to the Library by Doreen (Tim) Bailey in 1979. An addition of 27 boxes and 9 folio items was received in 1985, following the death of Doreen Bailey.

Names:

Bert Bailey

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