James Abbe
Abbe (1883–1973) began his career in New York, moving to Paris in the 1920s. He produced many iconic images from the world of entertainment, making portraits in his studio and on location for key movies and stage productions featuring Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish and Fred and Adele Astaire.
All images are copyright of the James Abbe Archive

Gray (1901-59), posed for many photographs by Abbe in Paris and Deauville, c.1925 © James Abbe Archive

© James Abbe Archive

© James Abbe Archive

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© James Abbe Archive

Charlie Chaplin in ‘The Pilgrim’, 1923 © James Abbe Archive

Anna Pavlova at Ivy House © James Abbe Archive

Gertrude Lawrence as Parisian Pierrot in 'London Calling'. Dressed in acid yellow and green satin pantaloons, designed by Edward Molyneux, 1923 © James Abbe Archive

© James Abbe Archive

Peggy Wood in ‘Buddies’, 1919 © James Abbe Archive

© James Abbe Archive

Pauline Leland in ‘Song Scenes Revue' © James Abbe Archive

Reginald Denny and Evelyn Greely in 'Bringing up Betty', 1919 © James Abbe Archive

Rosie (1892–1970) and Jenny (1892–1941) © James Abbe Archive

Rudolph Valentino, 1924 © James Abbe Archive

Dolores (1893-1975), (born Kathleen Mary Rose) wearing a peacock dress © James Abbe Archive