This vintage real photo postcard features Marcelle Louys, a pretty stage performer at the Moulin Rouge. The venue is located in Paris, France. The cabaret opened in 1889 and is best known as the birth place of the can-can dance. The Moulin Rouge remains in business and is a popular tourist destination. This postcard was published by EPR as part of a series (no.144). The postage stamp on this card is from France and the postmark is from 1909. This postcard is in very good condition (see scans)
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These vintage real photo postcards feature French actress and dancer, Anne Regina Badet (1876-1949). She was a major star of the Opera-Comique in Paris. She made her debut at the Grand Theatre de Bordeaux where she became a principal dancer She received much acclaim for her portrayal of Conchita Perez in “The Woman and the Puppet (1910)”. Postcard 1 shows her in this role. Her stage acting led her to a brief film career (eleven movies between 1908 and 1922). The Los Angeles Herald (1906) described Badet as the “new Paris pet” and that her dances in the Opera “Aphrodite” had “caused a furor among theater goers. A critic wrote that he went to see the performance because the opera was a “masterpiece” and because he wanted to see the star soprano, Mary Garden, interpretation of her role. Instead, he reports he was most drawn to the performance by Regina Badet. Miss Badet retired from stage and screen in the early 1920’s.
The photographer of the image on Postcard 1 is listed as “Bert”. I believe that this is a photographer who partnered with celebrated photographer Paul Boyer, renowned for his celebrity and theater images. This postcard was published by F. C. & C.
Postcard 2 offers a second portrait of Miss Badet. The pretty actress is wide eyed and wearing a lot of jewelry. The photograph was taken by Henri Manuel (1874-1947). In 1900, Manuel opened a portrait studio in Paris with his brother Gaston. He quickly became well known for his portraits of politicians, artists, and athletes. His images were used by news agencies . His studio became the largest studio in Paris and it attracted many young photographers who sharpened their skills there. In 1925 the brothers expended their business to include fashion photography. They worked for such designers as Chanel, Patou, and Lanvin. The studio shut down during World War II and many of their photographic plates were destroyed. Manuel was the official photographer for the French government from 1914 through 1944. SOLD Postcard 3 features a photograph of Miss Badet that was taken by celebrated photographer, Paul Boyer. SOLD
Postcard 4 features a photograph of Badet taken by the Oricelly studio. SOLD
Postcard 1 features French opera singer and actress, Ellen Baxone (1881-1964). She began her theatrical career as an operetta and comic opera singer in 1901. She began performing at the Moulin-Rouge in 1903. She performed in many stage productions and also in one short film in 1917. She married Ivo Radonich in 1918, although she had a son by him in 1908.. He was an officer in the cavalry of the Montenegrin army and cousin to both the king of Montenegro and the king of Italy. Upon her marriage, she ended her theatrical career. Their marriage lasted about two years. This postcard close-up portrait of Miss Baxone shows her beauty. The photograph was taken by Leopold Reutlinger. He was a well known and talented celebrity photographer who operated out of Paris, France. The postcard is hand colored. The card was published by Misch & Co. as part of a series (no.35). The postcard has a postmark from 1908. SOLD
In Postcard 2 , Ellen Baxone is adorned in a luxurious silk gown, exuding the opulence characteristic of the era. Her attire is complemented by delicate accessories, and her hair is styled in the fashionable manner of the early 1900s. Baxone’s expression is poised and serene, reflecting the grace and sophistication that made her a celebrated figure on the stage. This postcard was mailed to a young woman in Ostend, Belgium. Roughly translated, the message states “Dear Rosina, On the occasion of the new year, I wish you a thousand best wishes and good health. Good fortune to you and your dear parents. I warmly greet you and your dear parents. Your classmate who remembers you. Rosa di Barletta. This postcard is part of a series published by Reutlinger, with this particular piece being number 4 in the collection. Reutlinger’s postcards were widely distributed during the Belle Époque period, serving both as collectibles and as a means for fans to connect with their favorite performers. This postcard is a real photo postcard (RPPC), a popular format in the early 20th century that involved developing a photographic image directly onto postcard stock. This image was created by a photographic process called “Emaillographie”. It is interesting that the first five letters of the technique is “Email”. SOLD
Postcard 3 offers a close-up portrait of Miss Baxone that showcases her beauty. The photograph was taken by Leopold Reutlinger. He was a well known and talented celebrity photographer who operated out of Paris, France. The postcard is hand colored. The card was published by SIP as part of a series (no.1585). The postcard is from circa 1907. SOLD
These vintage real photo postcards feature actress Bebe Daniels (1901-1971). The top postcard was published by Cinemagazine (Paris Edition) and is part of a series (no. 121?). Miss Daniels is absolutely beautiful. She is nicely dressed and her outfit includes furs. She is wearing a large ring and a necklace with a cross. Bebe Daniels was an American actress, singer, dancer, writer and producer. She was born in Dallas, Texas to show business parents. Her father was a theater manager and her mother was a stage actress. She started her career in Hollywood as a silent film child actress. She became a star in musicals such as “42nd Street”. She worked opposite Harold Lloyd and was under contract with Cecil B. DeMille. She later became a popular radio and television actress in Great Britain. In the 1920’s she was under contract with Paramount Pictures and made the transition to adult roles. In 1924 she played opposite to Rudolph Valentino in “Monsieur Bearcaire”. She also recorded songs for RCA Victor. When talkies began, she was hired by RKO. While with RKO her movies included a number of musicals such as “Dixiana” (1930) and “Love Comes Along” (1930). Over the course of her career, she appeared in 230 films. She retired from Hollywood in 1935. After World War II she was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Truman for her service during the war. An interesting story concerning Miss Daniels is that while appearing in a Chicago hotel, several thousand dollars worth of her jewelry was stolen from her hotel room. Al Capone, the notorious gangster, was a longtime Daniels fan and put out an order that the thief had just 24 hours to return it “or else”. The jewelry was returned the following day. (SOLD)
The second postcard of Miss Daniels was published by Iris Verlag for Paramount Films (Fanamet). Fanamet was an Austrian film distribution company. The postcard was part of a series (no. 977). This profile portrait also displays the beauty and appeal of Miss Daniels.Iris Verlag was the most important Austrian publisher of film star postcards. It operated from Vienna during the 1920’s and 1930’s. Iris Verlag was a different company than Germany’s Ross Verlag. Iris cards restricted itself to one postcard format and did not publish scene card series popularized by Ross. The early Iris cards had a sepia brown tone while the cards from the 1930’s were closer to “black and white”.
The third photo postcard features Bebe Daniels dressed as a “harem princess”. She is wearing a two piece dress with lots of see-through material. She is dressed and posed to look beautiful and sexy. I believe that the mission was accomplished. The postcard was published by Ross Verlag in Germany circa 1920’s. The postcard is part of a series (no. 3213/1) and Paramount Studio is credited. This postcard portrait of Miss Daniels is rare.
Postcard 4 is from a series (No. 37) called “Les Vedettes de Cinema (Stars of the Cinema)”. The postcard includes the logo of Paramount Studios. This real photo postcard is published by Cinemagazine and was produced in France. (SOLD)
Postcard 5 features Miss Daniels in a beautiful portrait. She is nicely dressed and her outfit includes furs. She is wearing a large ring and a necklace with a cross. This postcard was published by SSSS sometime between 1924 and 1929. (SOLD)
This cabinet card provides a portrait of a lovely young mother and her three small children. Some viewers may disagree and opine that the photograph an image of four siblings. The oldest child in this photograph is holding a hat by his side and his mother is holding a fan. Not the little girl’s hair band. The family in this image is unidentified and the location of the studio that produced the cabinet card is unknown. I would hypothesize that the studio was European. It appears that the photographer’s or the studio’s name was “Melanie” which is a name of French origin.
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This risque vintage real photo postcard features Stacia Napierkowska (1891-1945). was a French actress and dancer during the silent film era. She also directed films. She was born in Paris and began her theatrical career with the Folies-Bergeres. She was “discovered” by the director of the Opera Comique who signed her to theatrical work. Next, she acted in silent films and reached stardom after playing opposite Max Linder, an actor often considered the first international star. In 1913 she left Europe for the United States to begin her own international career. The painter, Francis Picabia, met her on the ocean trip and he produced a series of paintings for which she was the inspiration. During a dance performance in New York City, Napierkowska found herself under arrest for indecency. Upon returning to France, according to Wikipedia, she said “I have not brought away a single pleasant memory from the United States”. She also declared that Americans were “narrow-minded people” and that they were “utterly impervious to any beautiful impression”. IMDb reports that Napierkowska appeared in 91 films between 1908 and 1926. This postcard is quite risque for it’s era. SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard features one half of the dance partners from the “Duo Georgigust”. The pair were a popular dance couple during the 1910’s. Judging by the dancer’s tight clothing and revealing top, there must have been a sexual tone to her dance routine. This is a relatively risque photograph for it’s time. The reverse of this postcard is an advertisement for Georgigust’s act. Georgigust is described as a “modern duo” and promises that they will perform 15 transformations (different dances?, different acts?) and a “new number” in a wonderful bright decor. This postcard is an advertisement for the “Paris Female Revue”. The photo postcard below, shows the duo reunited and dancing together. SOLD
This delightful carte de visite (CDV) captures a young French girl—identified on the reverse as Marcelle, age five —standing atop a wooden chair and holding a cherished doll. The image was produced by photographer L. Sénac, whose studio was located in Moulins, a commune in central France. The child is dressed with obvious care and attention. She wears a pleated skirt with horizontal bands of trimming and a blouse featuring puffed sleeves gathered at the wrist. A large, wide lace collar cascades over her shoulders, adding a touch of elegance typical of the late 19th or very early 20th century. Her long hair is parted and tied into twin pigtails with matching ribbons—each tied into neat bows that frame her face. Her expression is calm, solemn, and slightly curious—a common look in early childhood photography when long exposure times discouraged smiling. In her arms, Marcelle cradles a striking doll. The doll appears to be a bisque-head type with painted features and inset eyes, dressed in a white dress with striped stockings and black shoes. Its curly wig and dark bonnet suggest it was a fashionable toy of the time—possibly German-made, as many high-quality dolls of that period were. The girl’s firm grip on the doll and the central positioning of the toy in the composition suggest that it was a beloved possession, likely included to soothe the child or highlight her status and affection. A noteworthy detail in this CDV is that the girl is standing on a chair—a common practice in studio portraiture to elevate small children to better capture them within the camera’s frame. Her feet, clad in boots and striped stockings, are clearly visible, adding to the charm and authenticity of the image. Turning to the reverse of the CDV, we see elaborate lithographed artwork typical of the era. The back bears the branding “Photographie Artistique,” with additional French text advertising reproductions, enlargements, and group photography. At the very top is the handwritten note identifying Marcelle. (SOLD)
This vintage French tinted real photo postcard features a pretty young woman holding a very cute kewpie doll. Kewpie is a brand of doll which was modeled after a comic strip character created by cartoonist Rose O’Neill in 1909. The doll had a similar appearance to cupid. In 1912 the first kewpie doll appeared and it was a bisque doll. Later, the dolls were made of composition (1920’s), celluloid (1930’s and 1940’s), and later plastic kewpies made their appearance. The woman in this photo has a beautiful smile and pretty eyes. She is colorfully dressed. This postcard was published in the 1920’s by Leo as part of a series (No.292). SOLD
This unusual and charming vintage French advertising postcard promotes the veterinary services of Dr. Janvier, a “vétérinaire spécialiste” (specialist veterinarian) located in Paris, France. The front of the postcard, printed in red and black, features the heading “Maladies des Chiens” (Diseases of Dogs). At right is a photographic image of a small dog seated with a bandaged or splinted paw, symbolizing Dr. Janvier’s care for injured animals. The layout, typography, and design strongly suggest an early 20th-century date (circa 1905–1915). The lower line of text translates to: “Consultations from 2 to 5 o’clock — House Calls.” (SOLD)
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