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Eileen Darby was the greatest photographer of the Golden Age of Broadway. Her photographs document hundreds of American theater classics from 1939 through 1965 with a candid photographic style that brought warmth and humanity to the budding stars who would become legends. Her work has been seen in media worldwide including television, books, magazines, newspapers, and museum collections.

Eileen Darby Images, Inc. was formed by the family of Eileen Darby to record, preserve, promote and make available the incredible catalog of her life's work. Enjoy!

 
 
Show Boat
circa 1946

From left: Buddy Ebsen as Frank, Colette Lyons as Ellie, Ralph Dumke as Cap'n Andy, Carol Bruce as Julie and Robert Allen as Steve during the opening scene of the show where the company is introduced, Act I, Scene 1. This image was used for the cover of the Playbill.

 


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Hello, Dolly!
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Bloomer Girl
Seven Lively Arts