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Earl Kellum and Minnie Kellum sit on their sofa and perform a scene from a play, Los Angeles, about 1899

Description:
Photograph, from left to right, of Earl Kellum and Minnie Kellum sitting together on a sofa in their home and performing a scene from "Loving, proposing and kissing." Earl Kellum sits on the leftmost side of the sofa and is dressed up as a woman. He rests his feet to a pillow in front of him while he turns his gaze upwards and to the left. He clasps his hands in front of him. Minnie Kellum sits to the right of Earl and leans into him. She smiles and casts her gaze towards the left while she clasps her hands in front of her. Pillows sit atop the sofa. Behind the sofa, palm fronds hold photographs. Light streams in from the right. Two lens flare orbs hover near Minnie Kellum.
Date:
[circa 1899]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Earl Kellum and Minnie Kellum sit on their sofa and perform a scene from a play, Los Angeles, about 1899

Daisy Kellum and Minnie Kellum perform a scene from a play in their home, Los Angeles, about 1899

Description:
An overexposed photograph, from left to right, of Daisy Kellum and Minnie Kellum performing a scene from "Loving, proposing and kissing" in their home. Daisy Kellum stands leftmost and appears to walk away from Minnie Kellum. She stands in front of the sofa, in profile, facing left with eyes closed. Behind her at right, Minnie Kellum sits on the sofa, dressed as a man. She faces towards Daisy and grabs Daisy's hand to kiss it. Behind them, curtains hang over a window at left, pictures hang on the wall at center and a doorway to another room stands at right. A dark line zigzags across the image midway up.
Date:
[circa 1899]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Daisy Kellum and Minnie Kellum perform a scene from a play in their home, Los Angeles, about 1899

Minnie Kellum and Daisy Kellum sit on their sofa and perform a scene from a play, Los Angeles, about 1899

Description:
Photograph, from left to right, of Minnie Kellum and Daisy Kellum sitting together on a sofa in their home and performing a scene from "Loving, proposing and kissing." Minnie Kellum sits on the left side of the sofa and is dressed as a man. She glances down towards Daisy while holding Daisy's hand and wrapping her other arm around her. Daisy Kellum sits to the right of Minnie and leans into her. She casts her gaze downward while she holds Minnie's hand and holds onto the lapel of Minnie's jacket. Behind the sofa, palm fronds hold photographs at center and curtains hang from a doorway at left.
Date:
[circa 1899]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Minnie Kellum and Daisy Kellum sit on their sofa and perform a scene from a play, Los Angeles, about 1899

Daisy Kellum and Minnie Kellum perform a scene from a play in their yard, Los Angeles, about 1899

Description:
Photograph, from left to right, of Daisy Kellum and Minnie Kellum standing in their yard and performing a scene from "Loving, proposing and kissing." Daisy Kellum and Minnie Kellum stand at center and embrace in a kiss. Minnie stands rightmost and is dressed in men's clothing. Overgrown grasses in the yard surround them. A fence lines the yard behind the two women. It extends across the image on an angle back from left to right. A house stands on the far side of the fence behind and to the left of Daisy. In the lower right corner, a zigzagging tear weaves through the image.
Date:
[circa 1899]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
West, H. H. (Henry Hebard), 1872-1958
Collection:
West (H. H.) Collection
Daisy Kellum and Minnie Kellum perform a scene from a play in their yard, Los Angeles, about 1899

Frances Anne Rafferty, Harold Howard and Dusty Rochlan act in a play, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
From left to right, Frances Anne Rafferty, Harold Howard and Dusty Rochlan stand on a stage at center as they perform a scene from a play. Frances Rafferty stands in profile, facing right, and wears a long gown. At center, Harold Howard stands with a wide stance, facing towards camera, but looking to the right. He wears a tuxedo with a white jacket and black pants. Dusty Rochlan stands at right and in profile, facing left. He wears a military costume. The stage's scenery occupies the background. What appears to be a staircase rises from right to left behind the actors.
Date:
[circa December 1938]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Terrell, Maurice
Collection:
OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Frances Anne Rafferty, Harold Howard and Dusty Rochlan act in a play, Los Angeles, 1938

Cast of "The Drunkard": Merwin Lucas, Jeffrey Williams, Larry Grenier, Nestor Paiva, Lois Hunt, Sam Ethridge, Zan Joyce, Tom Miller, Helen Westcott, Jan Duggan, Mary Tock, George Stuart, Ada Lilly, and Karl Thomas, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
"The Drunkard" is scheduled to beat the world's longest play record at 283 consecutive weeks plus one day. "Abie's Irish Rose" ran 283 weeks for the past 11 years.
Date:
December 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Cast of "The Drunkard": Merwin Lucas, Jeffrey Williams, Larry Grenier, Nestor Paiva, Lois Hunt, Sam Ethridge, Zan Joyce, Tom Miller, Helen Westcott, Jan Duggan, Mary Tock, George Stuart, Ada Lilly, and Karl Thomas, Los Angeles, 1938

Poster for a production of "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
This image is of a poster for the Sheldon shepard play "O.K. by Me". The text on the poster reads "Louise Glaum Presents A New 3 Act Sparkling Comedy 'O.K. By Me' By Sheldon Shepard Directed By Louise Glaum, Every Thurs. Fri. & Sat. Nights All Seats $1.00 Plus Tax Balcony 75 Cents Plus Tax".
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Poster for a production of "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Stanley Herbert Briggs from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
Louise Glaum was the director of this production of "O.K. By Me," a play by Sheldon Shepard. Mrs. Glaum was an actress, drama teacher and director, who was active in the Los Angeles area for over 60 years. Originally known as one of the first "vamp" actresses, she later opened several theaters in Los Angeles and an acting school.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Stanley Herbert Briggs from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Pearl Jennings from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
Louise Glaum was the director of this production of "O.K. By Me," a play by Sheldon Shepard. Mrs. Glaum was an actress, drama teacher and director, who was active in the Los Angeles area for over 60 years. Originally known as one of the first "vamp" actresses, she later opened several theaters in Los Angeles and an acting school.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Pearl Jennings from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Stanley Herbert Briggs from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
Louise Glaum was the director of this production of "O.K. By Me," a play by Sheldon Shepard. Mrs. Glaum was an actress, drama teacher and director, who was active in the Los Angeles area for over 60 years. Originally known as one of the first "vamp" actresses, she later opened several theaters in Los Angeles and an acting school.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Stanley Herbert Briggs from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Promotional announcement for a performance of "Liliane", Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
Mrs. Lee Banning Morris worked in advertising at Los Angeles Advertising Women, Inc. She also volunteered at several L.A. County hospitals, including the V.A. hospital. She helped to recruit Liberace to perform at these hospitals for patients. Don Shaw was a musician who played in different bands in the Los Angeles area, including "The Don Shaw Trio," and "Don Shaw and The Ranch Hands."
Date:
December 29, 1952
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Promotional announcement for a performance of "Liliane", Los Angeles, 1952

Open-Air ballet performance during Symphonies by the Sea at the Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, Santa Monica, 1939-1945

Description:
View from audience seats of a performance during Santa Monica's annual cultural event, "Symphonies by the Sea" at the Open-Air Memorial Theater on the Santa Monica High School campus. Symphonies by the Sea was a free-admission annual symphonic and operatic season which started at Santa Monica High School, then moved on to Santa Monica City College.
Date:
[between 1939-1945]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Open-Air ballet performance during Symphonies by the Sea at the Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, Santa Monica, 1939-1945

Newspaper clippings of "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
Louise Glaum was the director of this play. Mrs. Glaum was an actress, drama teacher and director, who was active in the Los Angeles area for over 60 years. Originally known as one of the first "vamp" actresses, she later opened several theaters in Los Angeles and an acting school.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Newspaper clippings of "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Pearl Jennings from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
Louise Glaum was the director of this production of "O.K. By Me," a play by Sheldon Shepard. Mrs. Glaum was an actress, drama teacher and director, who was active in the Los Angeles area for over 60 years. Originally known as one of the first "vamp" actresses, she later opened several theaters in Los Angeles and an acting school.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Pearl Jennings from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Margaret Wells from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
Louise Glaum was the director of this production of "O.K. By Me," a play by Sheldon Shepard. Mrs. Glaum was an actress, drama teacher and director, who was active in the Los Angeles area for over 60 years. Originally known as one of the first "vamp" actresses, she later opened several theaters in Los Angeles and an acting school.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Margaret Wells from "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Poster for a production of "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

Description:
This image is of a poster for the Sheldon shepard play "O.K. by Me". The text on the poster reads "Louise Glaum Presents A New 3 Act Sparkling Comedy 'O.K. By Me' By Sheldon Shepard Directed By Louise Glaum, Every Thurs. Fri. & Sat. Nights All Seats $1.00 Plus Tax Balcony 75 Cents Plus Tax."
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Poster for a production of "O.K. By Me" directed by Louise Glaum, Los Angeles, 1952

John Burroughs Jr. High School play, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:
Four performers in a John Burroughs Jr. High School play. They are dressed in 17th century attire and are most likely portraying early settlers (possibly Jamestown or Plymouth). The two females wear bonnets, dresses with aprons tied at the waist, and scarves around their necks. One is seated at a spinning wheel seen with a spool of yarn is seen wound on a spindle. The other holds a book in her lap. A male dressed as a soldier stands over her. He holds a long firearm in one hand and wears a morion helmet and a breast plate over his doublet (jacket). The second male rests one hand on the chair of the girl at the spinning wheel. He holds his hat with the other hand and wears a cloak, jacket, breeches and stockings. The setting is the interior of a log dwelling with two doors and a window (next to a wall mounted plate rack). Additional props include a table with carafe and cups on a serving tray and a wooden bucket.
Date:
October 13, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
John Burroughs Jr. High School play, Los Angeles, 1937

John Burroughs Jr. High School play, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:
Four performers in a John Burroughs Jr. High School play. They are dressed in 17th century attire and are most likely portraying early settlers (possibly Jamestown or Plymouth). The two females wear bonnets, dresses with aprons tied at the waist, and scarves around their necks. One is seated at a spinning wheel seen with a spool of yarn is seen wound on a spindle. The other reads a book. Two males stand behind them. One (wearing a cloak, jacket, breeches and stockings) holds a rabbit in the air with one hand. The second male is dressed as a soldier. He holds a long firearm in one hand and wears a morion helmet and a breast plate over his doublet (jacket). The setting is the interior of a log dwelling with two doors and a window (next to a wall mounted plate rack). Additional props include a table with carafe and cups on a serving tray and a wooden bucket.
Date:
October 13, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
John Burroughs Jr. High School play, Los Angeles, 1937

John Burroughs Jr. High School play, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:
Four performers in a John Burroughs Jr. High School play. They are dressed in 17th century attire and are most likely portraying early settlers (possibly Jamestown or Plymouth). The two females wear bonnets, dresses with aprons tied at the waist, and scarves around their necks. One is seated at a spinning wheel seen with a spool of yarn is seen wound on a spindle. The standing male is dressed as a soldier. He holds a long firearm in one hand and a morion helmet in the other, and wears a breast plate over his doublet (jacket). The seated male wears a cloak, jacket, breeches and stockings, a Pilgrim’s hat rest on his thighs. The setting is the interior of a log dwelling with a stone fireplace. Additional props include a large wooden bench, a wooden bucket (at right), a kettle that hangs inside of the fireplace, and a pitcher of flowers atop the mantle.
Date:
October 13, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
John Burroughs Jr. High School play, Los Angeles, 1937