In 1912, Belle Adair (born February, 1889) was performing in the Fascinating Widow with the well known female impersonator Julian Eltinge. Some of her later works include: Son (1914), Duty (1914) and Adventures in Diplomacy (1914).

Lester Allan (November 17, 1891-November 6, 1949) worked in vaudeville as well as in films.

Minnie was known for her singing and impersonations.

Ernest Ball (July 22, 1878-May 3, 1927) was well known as a composer of Irish songs such as When Irish Eyes are Smiling, as well as a formally trained pianist. He both sang and played piano accompaniment in vaudeville acts. He was married to Maude Lambert.

Maude Lambert (September 26, 1882-December 20, 1942) was an actress who often performed in musical theater with her both husband Ernest Ballas and actor Eddie Foy.

Baraban and Grohs were dancers, and are known for introducing the Reuben Fox-trot to the public,in 1914.

Lydia Barry (circa 1876-April 04, 1932) was know for her singing and comedy vaudeville acts. She performed both solo and in the team of Felix and Barry.

In addition to the scene in Columbia and Victor about a talking machine sales room, Barto and Clark were also known for the act Sixty Live on the Second Floor Back. Edward Barto (circa 1882-June 23, 1950).

John Barton (October 12, 1898-November 30, 1978)

El Brendel (March 25, 1890-April 9, 1964) entered vaudeville in 1913 where he developed his signature good-natured Swedish character. He performed both in vaudeville and in films. He was married to Flo Bert.

Burns and Fulton were known for their dance routines on the vaudeville circuit.

Bessie Clayton (circa 1888-July 16, 1948) was known for dancing, especially tap dancing en pointe. The Cansino siblings, also known for their dancing skills, emigrated from Spain in 1913. They worked with Fred and Adele Astaire. Eduardo Cansino (March 2, 1895-December 24, 1968) is the father of Rita Hayworth. Elise Cansino (March 23, 1896-January 28, 1990).

Billy Cotton (May 1899-March 25, 1969) was a british dance band leader, drummer and vocalist. Known for Billy Cotton & His London Savannah Band and The Billy Cotton Band Show, which performed on both radio and television.

Ilva Craig (born circa 1889), daughter of vaudeville actress Mabel Hawthorne, was a Ziegfeld Follies showgirl and vaudeville ingenue. She married George Craig, the lighting director at the Detroit Opera House.

Ilva Craig (born circa 1889), daughter of vaudeville actess Mabel Hawthorne, was a Ziegfeld Follies showgirl and vaudeville ingenue. She married George Craig, the lighting director at the Detroit Opera House.

Blanche Dayne (December 25, 1871-June 27, 1944) was a top billed vaudeville actress married to Will M. Cressy. Cressy wrote many of the playlets Dayne performed in, such as Grasping An Opportunity, The Key of C, and The Wyoming Whoop.

Known for their act Niftynonsense.

Glenda Farrell (June 30, 1904-May 1, 1971) acted on stage and in film from 1928-1969. She is best remembered for her character Torchy Blane.

The Follis girls (not to be confused with the Follies Girls) were singers and eccentric dancers.

Corinne Francis and Tony Hunting performed in many vaudeville acts such as Love Lozenges and The Flower Shop. As part of their comedy act, Corinne sang and played guitar, and Tony danced, often clogging. Along with Irene Franklin and Burt Green they were part of the Broadway Bunch, who toured in France during the weeks of the St. Mihiel offensive, and then took their vaudeville act to other cities in Europe. Corinne was the first American woman to sing The Star Sangled Banner in Germany after the war.

Evelyn (born circa 1890) was a contralto singer who was known for the part of Rhoda Byke in the Broadway production of Oh, Boy!.

Ethel was an actress and violinist and William (circa 1886 - April 7, 1951) was a composer and comedian. This same photo is on the front of the sheet music Kaiser Bill.

Loney Haskell (1870-October 20, 1933) was a comedian, performer, writer, lyricist, and a master of ceremonies. He was also known for his many facial expressions. He delivered the eulogy at Houdini's funeral.

Davida Hawthorne performed in vaudeville with her sister Mabel Hawthorne. Conflicting reports indicate she was born in May in either 1882 or 1885.

Davida Hawthorne performed in vaudeville with her sister Mabel Hawthorne. Conflicting reports indicate she was born in May in either 1882 or 1885.

The Hawthorne sisters were known as The Dainty Comedians. Davida performed the serious parts, and Mabel performed as the soubrette (ingenue).

The Hawthorne sisters worked in stock theater for a variety of different companies. In this photograph, they are both wearing ballet slippers indicating they may have been dancers.

The Hawthorne sisters worked in stock theater for a variety of different companies.

The Hawthorne sisters worked in stock theater for a variety of different companies.

Mabel Hawthorne (1880-1952) was an actress who often performed with her sister Davida. She also acted alone, such as in the part of Fanny Legrand in the controversial play Sapho and the character Evy in Wife and Maid performed by the Empire Stock Company. She also worked for the Franklin Stock Co. and the Nat Stock Co.

Mabel Hawthorne (1880-1952) was an actress who often performed with her sister Davida. She was brutally beaten in her home on January 4th 1938 by David Matthews. Though she survived the incident, she did suffer brain damage from the attack.

Clara Howard was a singer and storyteller. She also impersonated Charley Chaplin.

Frank Hurst was a singer who worked with Lucille Cavanagh. He also performed with Eddie Vogt in Profiteering in Fun, and recorded a Vitaphone reel with him. He worked with El Brendel in May West's The Mimic World of 1921. There is also a Frank Hurst that was the manager of the Waterloo Theater. It is unknown whether they were the same person.

Jack Inglis started out as a straight man in vaudeville, but became a comedian. He worked with James Duffy in comedy and patter. He was also known for his hat acts, including one in which he tore up straw hats. He played the Property Man in Buzzin’ Around, and he recorded Dollar Down on Vitaphone.

Jazzland Naval Octette was directed by Tom Deveney. It featured Eddie Howett, and consisted of eight men who served overseas with the Atlantic Squadron.

The Musical Johnstons were xylophone players.

Guy Kibbee (March 6, 1882 [some sources say 1886] - May 24, 1956) was an American stage actor playing mostly small parts. He was eventually cast by Arthur Hopkins in Torch Song, and became a star. He spent the majority of the rest of his career as a film actor. He was known for playing goofballs and patriarchs.

Harry King (1881-April 6, 1965), together with Fritz Baumgartel, were known as the Gartelle Brothers. They had a comic roller skating act called either Skatorialism or Skatorial Rollerism. Harry later became a picture and sound operator in a theater.

Hildegard Knef (December 28, 1925-February 1, 2002) was a German film and stage actress, singer, and song writer.

Grace La Rue (April 23, 1882-March 13, 1956) was an American actress and singer. She got her start on doing tent shows and burlesque and worked her way into vaudeville working with the group she called her Inky Dinks. She soon got a role in The Blue Moon and then moved on to the Zeigfeld Follies. She performed on Broadway and in Europe, which led to a 1929 Vitaphone short, a part in a show with Mae West and work in the film That's Good. She retired in the early 1930s.

Nate Leipzig (May 31, 1873-1939) was born in Sweden, but came to America when he was about ten years old. He was a sleight of hand magician. He was said to have invented the coin roll; rolling the coin across the back of the fingers as well as the palm side of the fingers. He was also known for manipulations with thimbles, knives, canes, and other everyday objects. He performed many card tricks, such as Rising Cards. He became as popular in Europe as in America, and often performed for royalty.

Virginia Lewis and Mary White were high-class harmony singers.

Alice Lloyd (1873-1949) was one born into a family of performers in Britain. She formed an act with her sister Grace for a time, but when Grace retired, Alice became a solo singer. Her act included multiple costume changes. She became very popular in the America. She was more genteel than her sister Marie, which eventually led to her being billed as The Ideal Dainty Chanteuse.

Nonette was an American born performer known for being an accomplished violinist and singer. At one time, she was the youngest solo violinist to appear with the New York Festival orchestra.

Bettie and Jim Morgan were singers, and composers of such well-known songs as Don't Bite the Hand That's Feeding You and Cleopatra Had a Jazz Band. They performed Songs and Music Somewhat Different with their Collegiate Orchestra. They recorded Songs As You Like Them with Vitaphone. Betty recorded two songs on the jazz record Bring On the Girls (1926-1930).

Jim and Bettie Morgan were singers and composers of such well-known songs as Don't Bite the Hand That's Feeding You and Cleopatra Had a Jazz Band. They performed Songs and Music Somewhat Different with their Collegiate Orchestra. They recorded Songs As You Like Them with Vitaphone.

The Murray sisters, Marion and Victoria, were operatic singers and comedians who played the Orpheum circuit. In 1909 one of their popular songs was I'm Tired of Being a Gibson Girl. In 1910, Marion appeared in the comedy The Prima Donna's Honeymoon. Marion Murray became engaged to Joseph Ghiradelli in February of 1909.

Mlle. Nadje (Cecilie Bownden) (1885-1966), was born to John and Rose Bowden, of the Delevanti Troupe (wire-walkers, acrobats and equestrians) in England. She began performing in the United States when she was fifteen. She is known for her abilities in acrobatics, physical culture, and hand balancing. She performed in many countries, including a performance for the queen of England.

Clarence Oliver was from Kansas City, MO, and performed with Georgia Olp. They originally performed together in William A. Brady’s vaudeville troupe, but eventually left the troupe and created their own playlets, such as Wire Collect, The Bee Hive, The Wall Between and Discontent.

Georgie Olp performed with Clarence Oliver. They originally performed together in William A. Brady’s vaudeville troupe, but eventually left the troupe and created their own playlets, such as Wire Collect, The Bee Hive, The Wall Between and Discontent.

Marguerita Padula (January 1, 1891-February 22, 1957) performed both on stage and in motion pictures. Her forte was character acting and singing. Her performance of the song Halleluiah Hit the Deck (the 1930 version) was particularly well accepted.

Nina Payne was born November 15, 1890. She lived in Seattle, Washington as a child. She became well known for her dancing act called Character Studies in Dance. She was also well known for her large hats and odd costumes. She toured the United States and Europe, living for a time in Paris, France. She was also known for her work with the Arnold Jazz Band and Folies Bergere. She retired from the stage in the 1930s.

Benton Ressler composed the one act musical play Oh!! Mary!! in 1920. He was a support actor to Mrs. Gene Hughes in multiple plays including When He Came Back. Sometimes he is billed under the name Benton Ressler & Co.

Chester Spencer was married to and worked with Lola Williams. One of their popular hits was Putting it Over, a comedy singing and dancing act.

Prior to WWI, Jerry Swinford was a well-known, successful, baritone singer who was well known across the United States. During WWI, he conducted and performed in the Glee Club, which he organized during his time in the Navy.

Julia Marlowe Taber (August 17, circa 1865-November 12, 1950) was born Britain, and immigrated to America with her parents in 1870. She started her stage career in 1879 as Fanny Brough. In the early 1900s she had two major triumphs, one in the playBarbara Frietchie and the other as Mary Tudor in When Knighthood was in Flower. She later continued her impersonations of various characters in William Shakespeare plays. She retired in 1924.

The Transfield sisters were singers and musicians who played multiple instruments including the xylophone, mandolin, guitars, and French horn. They also played music on bottles.

Marguerite Werner was known for playing the Mighty Wurlitzer Publix 1 Pipe Organ.

Lola Williams was married to and worked with Chester Spencer. One of their popular hits was Putting it Over, a comedy singing and dancing act.

Frankie Wilson was known for her act Modern Mirage, which was an illuminated posing act that included patriotic effects, portions of which were patterned after the poster The Spirit of 1917.

Cora Youngblood Corson (January 1886-circa 1917) was a featured soloist who started as a coronet player, but eventually increased her repertoire to include the French horn, saxophone, harp, trombone, cello, bagpipes and accordion. She formed the band Cora Youngblood Corson Sextette with friends from Oklahoma. They toured in the United States and Europe. She was a soloist at several presidential inaugurations. She was married to Charles Corson from 1904-1921, at which time they divorced. She later married Frank Barsanti.