1907

What Was Happening in 1907

Financial panic gripped Wall Street while Cubism and the Boy Scouts signalled a changing world.

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Number 1 Songs in 1907 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"The Boy I Love Is Up in the Gallery"

Marie Lloyd

Marie Lloyd was the undisputed queen of the music halls. While the song was first performed earlier, her performances throughout the decade made it iconic. Music hall remained Britain's dominant popular entertainment.

US #1

"School Days (When We Were a Couple of Kids)"

Byron G. Harlan (recorded)

Written by Will D. Cobb and Gus Edwards, this nostalgic song about childhood sweethearts was one of the biggest sheet music sellers of 1907.

Biggest Films of 1907 — Box Office Hits

Ben Hur

Box Office: N/A

This 15-minute Kalem Company adaptation of the novel Ben-Hur was notable for being an unauthorised production that led to a landmark copyright lawsuit. Early cinema was still dominated by short films shown in nickelodeons.

Fashion and Style of 1907

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

Architecture and Buildings of 1907

Buildings completed and structures opened in 1907

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