British Pathe

Liberace Leaving Law Courts (1959)

Liberace in sombre suit leaving London court after winning libel case against Daily Mirror.

Liberace In Carnaby Street (1968)

Housewives' heartthrob Liberace goes shopping for cravats in Carnaby Street.

Liberace In London (1968)

Liberace wanders around Carnaby Street shops and has a mug of tea in a cafe

1950? (1933)

Men in drag perform a high kick routine.

Radio Parade Reel 5 (1933)

Fantastic compilation of "turns" - comedians, impersonators, singers etc. c. 1933

Miss Ella Shields (1930)

Male impersonator Ella Shields sings and tap dances to 'Sweet Adeline' - dupe of PT 38.

Clothes And The Woman! (1923)

The fabulous Hetty King impersonates various male types - toff, cowboy, eastender etc.

Ella Shields (1937)

Ella Shields singing 'I'm Not All There'.

Ringing The Changes (1922)

Drag act Bert Errol is seen in his dressing room - he changes from men's clothes to women's.

A Flash From "The Gold Diggers" - The Lyric Comedy - London (1927)

Extracts from the play "The Gold Diggers" which starred Tallulah Bankhead.

Douglas Byng And Roy Fox & His Band (1932)

Roy Fox and his band plus comedian Douglas Byng at Monseigneur Club - dupe of PT 124.

Hon. Quick Change Artist (1930)

Japanese drag queen - or someone posing as one!

Mcgregor And West Issue Title Look Out! (1944)

Comedy act of two men in drag as old women in Victorian costume - no soundtrack.

Warden And West Issue Title Is Stepping Out (1939)

Warden and West (aka Biddy and Fanny) - comedy drag act from Windmill Theatre

Warden And West Issue Title Okay For Hounds (1937)

Topical comedy with drag act comedians Warden and West, aka Biddy and Fanny.

The Rivals - Some Chippings From The New Splinters Dancing Troupe

Astounding film of a 1920s drag act - chorus girls who turn out to be boys!

Aunty In The Drawing Room

Fragment from an early comedy film - a man dressed as a woman jokes with the camera.

Eccentric Club (1920)

Members of the Eccentric Club; c.1920.

Macgregor And West Issue Title Is Swing Time (1943)

Comedians MacGregor and West do sketch set in a matrimonial agency.

Wounded Entertained (1914)

Wounded men wear costumes and watch silly sports.

Quick Change Artist (1967)

Excellent story shows Ricky Renee, cabaret star and master of disguise.

Hetty King And George Mozart Entertain In Aid Of Hospital - Part 1 (1914)

Comics Hetty King and George Mozart entertain people for charity.

Reno And Andy (1929)

Comic dance act Reno and Andy perform a funny balletic dance in the studio.

Are You A Lip-Reader? (1933)

Comedian Con Ingham tells a silent joke - the audience have to try and lip read.

Frank Ivallo - The Man With A Woman's Voice (1932)

Soprano Frank Ivallo sings "Still as the Night" - he does indeed sound like a woman!

1963 Xmas For All (1963)

Celebrities, including 'Carry On' stars, celebrate Christmas with nurses at St. Margaret's hospital

Tonight In Britain - Reel 2 (1953)

Documentary about night life in Britain - clubs, cabarets, restaurants, comedy, plays etc. c. 1953

Belita's Party (1953)

Frankie Howerd, Terry-Thomas and Vivian Blaine are among guests at Belita's birthday party.

Special ! Noel Coward's 70th Birthday (1969)

The stars turn out for the 70th Birthday of Noel Coward, London.

Gala All Stars (1964)

British film and TV stars appear for the crowds at Variety Club Fair in Battersea Park.

Royal Variety Show (1969)

The arrives at the Royal Variety Show

To You A Happy New Year (1964)

Revellers in the Royal Albert Hall and Trafalgar Square welcome in the New Year.

Variety Club Awards (1967)

Lots of stars at the Variety Club Awards. Savoy Hotel, London.

Noel Coward En Route To Melbourne (1963)

Noel Coward stops in Sydney on the way from England to Melbourne.

Selected Original - Noel Coward's 70th Birthday (1969)

Material relating to newsreel story "SPECIAL ! - Noel Coward's 70th Birthday" - 69/103

Theatrical Garden Party (1951)

Noel Coward and other theatrical notables at Garden Party.

Graham Payn In "I Hear You Calling Me" Noel Coward's Boyfriend (1932)

Young boy soprano Graham Payn sings a song whilst standing beside a piano.

Pathe Pictorial Presents - The South African Boy Soprano Graham Payn In "Meadowsweet" (1931)

Cute film of Graham Payn singing a song about the countryside - illustrated with scenic shots.

Graham Payn In "In An Old-Fashioned Town" (1932)

Young boy soprano Graham Payn sings a song whilst standing beside a piano.

Royal Film Premiere (1960)

Many stars attend a Royal Film Performance and meet Prince Philip and Duchess of Kent.

The Stars Meet The Fans (1958)

Film and stage stars meet their fans at a Variety Club Garden Party at Battersea Park.

Xmas For All 1963 (1963)

Celebrities incl from 'Carry on' films in Santa outfits at St Mary's, shopping & carol singing.

Christmas Toys For Children (1968)

Children in hospital benefit from the Evening News and Variety Club Toy Appeal. London.

Liberace Arrives

Mass crowd greeting Liberace on his arrival to Victoria Station, London.

Selected Originals - 'mame' Premiere (1969)

Material relating to newsreel story 'MAME' PREMIERE - 69/17.

Douglas Byng And Roy Fox (1932)

Roy Fox and comedian Douglas Byng entertain us at the Monseigneur nightclub in London.

Variety Acts

Two turns show us what entertainment was like - Douglas Byng and a vibes player.

The Flying Ballet (1946)

John Parsons interviews Douglas Byng, Richard Hearne, Eddie Gray and Arthur Riscoe. Mute.

Clifford Stanton (1944)

Clifford Stanton impersonates several famous people including Mickey Rooney.

Bud Flanagan Becomes Editor Of Pathe News For One Reel (1946)

Comedy Christmas special with Bud Flanagan.

Paradise On Parade (1938)

Good footage of star and entertainers at the Paradise Club in London.

What The Public Wants! Reel 2 Of 4 (1933)

Great round-up of popular variety acts: Afrique, Billy Mayerl and Douglas Byng. c. 1933?

The Flying Ballet (1946)

John Parsons wears wings and flies across the stage with Douglas Byng and 'flying workmen'.