Retro photo: From the life of Lilliputians
By Pictolic https://pictolic.com/article/retro-photo-from-the-life-of-lilliputians1.htmlDiscover the pages of show business history with our unique selection of archival photographs reflecting the role of Lilliputians in the entertainment industry of the first half of the 20th century. These images not only document their participation in theatres, cabarets and circuses, but also provide a glimpse into the deep roots of their presence in show business, dating back to the Middle Ages. This selection is not only a testament to the arts and entertainment of the past, but also a reminder of how these incredible artists shaped and enriched the world of entertainment with their unique contributions.
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, troupes of Lilliputians worked in the entertainment sector, appearing on the stages of theaters, cabarets and circus arenas.
1. Lilliputians sing and dance at the International Hotel Exhibition, The Hague, Netherlands 1911.
2. The troupe of the Lilliputian Theater in the Luna Park of Berlin, 1926.
3. One of the members of the Lilliputian Theater troupe. Berlin, 1926
4. The hair salon sketch from the repertoire of the Lilliputian Theater. Lilliputian in 18th century costume. Berlin, 1926
5. A woman showing a suitcase with a sleeping dwarf. Theater of Lilliputians. Berlin, 1926
6. Performance of the Lilliputian Theater. Berlin, 1926
7. Alfred Beuchler, the famous cabaret decorator from Berlin, created a house adapted to his 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. The marriage between Barrymore Harrington and Ruby Landris, two members of the world's largest troupe of Lilliputians. New York, USA 1931. In the photo: wedding ceremony at the Music Hall of New York
11. A group of midgets during 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 Lilliputian Village in Brussels, Belgium, 1935. In the photo: daily exercises led by Azis Soliman.
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17. A Lilliputian from the Lilliputian village 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 Lilliputian. Village of Lilliputians. Brussels, Belgium, 1935
20. Joos van den Berg, a Dutch midget painter, painted a still life that was purchased by Life magazine. Netherlands, 1938
21. Mr. Charlie Lockhart, State Treasurer in Austin, Texas, United States of America 1940. Pictured: Charlie Lockhart at his desk, signing documents brought by his secretary.
22. Charlie Lockhart at the table. Austin. 1940
23. Charlie Lockhart opens a bank safe every day under the protection of five armed policemen. Austin. 1940
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