Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

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Little people were part of show business back in the Middle Ages, when show business itself did not really exist. And in the first half of the last century, Lilliputian troupes worked in the field of entertainment, appearing on the stages of theaters, cabarets and circus arenas.

(Total 23 photos)

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

1. Lilliputians sing and dance at the International Exhibition of Hotel Business, The Hague, the Netherlands, 1911.

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

2. The troupe of the Lilliputian Theater in the amusement park of Berlin, 1926.

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

3. One of the members of the Lilliputian Theater troupe. Berlin, 1926

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

4. Scene "Barbershop" from the repertoire of the "Lilliputian Theatre". Midget in 18th century costume. Berlin, 1926

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

5. A woman showing a suitcase with a sleeping dwarf. "Lilliputian Theatre". Berlin, 1926

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

6. Performance of the Lilliputian Theatre. Berlin, 1926

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

7. Alfred Beuchler, the famous cabaret designer from Berlin, created a house adapted to its size. The photo shows Alfred and his wife in the living room. Berlin, Germany 1929

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

8. Alfred and his wife in the kitchen. Berlin, Germany 1929

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

9. Alfred Beichler and his wife celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Berlin, Germany 1932.

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

10. Marriage between Barrymore Harrington and Ruby Landris, two members of the world's largest troupe of midgets. New York, USA 1931. In the photo: a wedding ceremony at the Music Hall in New York

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

11. A group of Lilliputians during the elections. Berlin, Germany 1932

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

12. Boxer Primo Carnera was visited by a group of Lilliputians. Rome, 1933

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

13. Lilliputian football team in Vienna, Austria, 1934

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

14. Circus "Lilliput Village" in Brussels, Belgium, 1935. In the photo: daily exercises led by Azis Soliman.

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

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Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

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Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

17. Lilliputian from the "village of Lilliputians" takes care of his flowers. Brussels, Belgium, 1935

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

18. A midget puts on makeup in front of a mirror, a woman remains a woman. "Village of Lilliputians". Brussels, Belgium, 1935

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

19. Dutch impresario Sachs with his beloved midget. "Village of Lilliputians". Brussels, Belgium, 1935

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

20. Jos van den Berg, a Dutch midget painter, painted a still life that was bought by Life magazine. Netherlands, 1938

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

21. Mr. Charlie Lockhart, Treasurer of State in Austin, Texas, United States of America 1940. Pictured: Charlie Lockhart at the table, signing documents brought by his secretary.

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

22. Charlie Lockhart at the table. Austin. 1940

Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

23. Charlie Lockhart opens a bank vault every day under the protection of five armed police officers. Austin. 1940

Keywords: Archive | Dwarfs | Midgets | Circus | B/w

     

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