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