Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians

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)

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

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

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

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

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

6. Performance of the Lilliputian Theatre. Berlin, 1926

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. Lilliputian football team in Vienna, Austria, 1934

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

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

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

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

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

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.

22. Charlie Lockhart at the table. Austin. 1940

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