PPLD Digital Collections

Actors from left to right 1

Actress Sara Sauer (left) as Helen Chester and Actor Steve Callahan (right) as Drury Chester. 1

Alexander McNamara, played by Johnny Horton, points a finger at a seated Wilton Struve, played by Frank Talley. 1

An Imperial Players actor stands onstage behind an actress wearing a polka dot skirt. She is sticking her thumbs in her ears. 1

An actor in a straw hat holds out a black kettle to a villanous character. Written on the back of the photograph 1

An actor and actress stand on a film set surrounded by men operation lights and motion picture cameras. 1

An actor dressed as Charlie Chaplain stands onstage with a plaid duffel bag at his feet. 1

An actor wearing a plaid kilt and jacket and holding a cane dances arm-in-arm with actress Nancy Duff, also wearing a kilt. 1

An actor wears a plaid kilt and suit jacket and leans on a cane during an onstage rehearsal. 1

An actress clasps her hands and appears to be pleading with a man onstage. "Home Sweet Home" has been painted on the set's backdrop. 1

An onstage dress rehearsal, probably for the olio. An actress wearing a long dress with gloves and a hat is in the foreground. Behind her is a line of actors and actresses who have their arms up in the air. 1

Bob Hope on the golf course at the Broadmoor Hotel. 1

Cigarette, played by Kendall Clingerman, and Si Hassan, played by Kasheed Mohammed, stand onstage giving a salute. 1

Compton Fairweather, played by Barry McGuire, stands onstage with his eyes open wide. Craven Sinclair, played by Jack Peyrouse, stands behind him, smiling. 1

Countess of Warminster (Sandra Lain), an impoverished noblewoman, leans in closely to Baroni (John Storace), a bric-a-brac shop owner and forger. The painted backdrop of the scene is the card room of the Warminster Manor. 1

Craven Sinclair, played by Jack Peyrouse, stands onstage between an elderly man and woman. 1

From left, Hugo, played by Craig T. Nelson, is on his knees with his hand over his heart. Luca the nurse, played by Marie Caruso, and Rita, played by Becky Frazier, are bowing down on their knees. 1

From left, Torriani, an adventurer, played by Bill Barney|Captain Chiqui, a knave played by John Masterman|and Maria, a servant played by Claudia Beets. 1

From left, the character Baroni, played by John Storace, looks over the shoulder of Renee, played by Nancy Duff. The Marquis, played by Eldon Hallum, looks onto the scene holding a glass and leaning on a cane. 1

From left 1

Groups of actors are gathered on the grounds of Penrose Stadium among sets and props for the presentation of the "Coronado Entrada" play. The Gazette newspaper reported that Babe Ruth and his wife attended a performance of this play on July 7th, 1940. 1

Henry Fonda and wife, Shirlee Mae Adams, dining at the Broadmoor. 1

Hugo, played by actor Craig T. Nelson, holds his index finger up as Rita, played by Becky Frazier, looks on. 1

Identified on the back of the photograph from left to right 1

In the final scene of Under Two Flags, Cigarette (Kendall Clingerman) perishes in the arms of Beau Bruno (Dave Kelso) as the soldiers in the background salute. 1

Jane Russell and William Tallman eating off tin plates at picnic table with crowds at tables in background. Note on back reads "Jane Russell, William Tallman - here for premiere of "One Minute to Zero"." 1

Jane Russell on stage with singing cowboys in Garden of the Gods. Note on back reads "Jane Russell--1952. Here for world premier of 'One Minute to Zero.'" 1

Luca the nurse, played by Marie Caruso, places a hand near the face of Captain Chiqui, a knave dressed in women's clothing, played by John Masterman. Rita, played by Becky Frazier, is visible in the background. 1

Music Theatre of the Rockies at the Pikes Peak Center. Stage shot of "Annie Get Your Gun" with dancers in motion in front of stage props banners. Purpose of Music Theate is to bring favorite Braodway musicals to the stage of the new Pikes Peak Center. 1

On stage, two women in belly dancer costumes dance with two men in turbans. 1

Onstage men sitting dressed in military uniforms and turbans sit in chairs, surrounding a man also dressed in a military uniform. 1

Onstage women dressed in belly dancer costumes and men wearing turbans clap as the character Cigarette, played by Kendall Clingerman, dances. 1

Onstage, Helen Chester, played by Sara Sauer, and Roy Glenister, played by Tom Paxton, in an embrace. 1

Portrait of Noralee Benedict. She is holding a fan in her right hand and has placed her left hand on her hip. Typed on the back of the photograph "Noralee Benedict / Some of These Days / Olio, 1950[.]" 1

Portrait of comedian Joe E. Brown (1892-1973), guest at the U.S. Air Force Academy dedication ceremonies. 1

Postcard showing actors on stage at the melodrama in Cripple Creek. "'Ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay' Imperial Hotel Melodrama Cripple Creek, Colorado" printed on side of card. "Cripple Creek Gold Rush" is stamped on back. 1

Publicity photo of John Amos signed, 'To Aunt Fannie, Love, Peace, Good Times - John Amos.' 1

Rita, played by Becky Frazier, is disguised as a nun in traditional habit. Captain Chiqui, played by John Masterman, holds up his sword. 1

Robert Mitchum and three unidentified people ride in a car past the Chief Theatre to celebrate the world premiere of the movie "One Minute to Zero" while a crowd watches. The Antlers Hotel is visible in the background. 1

Scene from "A Man for All Seasons". Simple stage settings with actors/actresses in period costume. 1

Theater 1

Three actresses pair up onstage with three actors in front of a painted backdrop. The actresses are wearing long dresses, ornate hats, and parasols. 1

Three men in western clothing, wearing holsters and holding pistols chase four men wearing Native American garb up a dirt road in a canyon. Note reads “Gunslingers chasing Indians, Ute Pass”. 1

Vannoy Talent Agency & Training Academy located at 223 N. Wahsatch Avenue. The academy is a state-accredited vocational college that trains potential models and actors for the professional talent industry. Four women and a man pose for the camera. 1

View of a villain on stage in the Imperial Players' production of the melodrama Curse You, Villain. The audience is seated in the foreground. 1

View of the pianist and stage during a Fear in the Forest scene. 1

View of the stage. A man and woman dancing in the middle of the stage are flanked by male and female characters holding various poses. 1

Women and men gather around a table on a film set. A crew of three men operate the lighting equipment and a motion picture camera. 1

Written on the back of the photograph 1

Young woman with ringlets has foot propped up on camera tripod. Young man wearing jodhpurs and vest is holding the camera and tripod. Written on the side of the camera "It Pays to Advertise". 1