Cartoon, music hall proprietor and theatre agent
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Cartoon, music hall proprietor and theatre agent
Cartoon, music hall proprietor (Harry Hart) to theatre agent (Ambrose Maynard) -- Why don t you send all your Comic Singers to the Theatre, I say? We should know what to do then.
1883
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1883 Agent Ambrose Bryan Entracte Frivolous Genre Harry Hart Litter Maynard Proprietor Send Singers Styles Waste Wastepaper December Genres Theatrical
Why don't you send all your Comic Singers to the Theatre, I say?,
EDITORS COMMENTS
quips Harry Hart, the jovial music hall proprietor, to Ambrose Maynard, the theatrical agent, in this humorous cartoon from December 29, 1883. The scene takes place in the bustling backstage area of a theatre, where the two men are seen engaged in animated conversation. Hart, depicted with a top hat in hand and a pile of wastepaper in a litter bin behind him, represents the traditional music hall industry. He is known for his frivolous style and caters to the masses with his entertaining acts. In contrast, Maynard, with a top hat on his head and a pile of hats on the table beside him, embodies the more refined and sophisticated world of the theatre. He is responsible for managing and booking acts for theatres, and is seen here trying to persuade Hart to send his comic singers to the theatre instead of the music hall. The cartoon captures the spirit of the Victorian era, with its attention to detail and satirical commentary on the entertainment industry. The use of litter and wastepaper baskets adds to the humorous tone, as well as the men's casual yet confident demeanor. The cartoon also highlights the different genres and styles of entertainment that were popular during the 1880s, and the ongoing debate between the two industries over which was superior. Overall, this charming print offers a glimpse into the world of entertainment during a bygone era and the lively banter between two industry professionals.
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