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East Lynne from Mrs Henry Woods novel written in 1861
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East Lynne from Mrs Henry Woods novel written in 1861
East Lynne from Mrs Henry Woods novel written in 1861. The caption reads Come With Me, My Little Darling, Im Running You In, Youre Wanted To Act In The Only East Lynne.Because there were so many versions, touring companies competed in their claims to be playing the most authoritative one. For J. Pitt Hardacres Co. (written on the poster on the wall behind the policeman. Date: 1900s
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Come With Me, My Little Darling, I'm Running You In, You're Wanted to Act in the Only Authentic East Lynne (1861) - J. Pitt Hardacre's Co. This photograph print transports us back to the early 1900s, where the allure of the theatre was at its peak. The image showcases a scene outside a grand Edwardian theatre, where an eager policeman stands guard at the stage door. In his hand, he clutches a poster advertising the latest production of East Lynne by Mrs. Henry Wood. The play, first published in 1861, had become a sensation and touring companies vied for the title of the most authoritative production. At the heart of the story is the plump and fat East Lynne, portrayed by Ellen, a once-beloved woman who, after being wrongly accused of infidelity, flees her home in disgrace. Years later, she returns, disguised as a boy, to reclaim her lost love, Edward. The comical scene in the photograph captures the excitement of a young boy, dressed as a sailor, eagerly accompanying his mother to the theatre. He clutches a suit in his hand, likely to be worn for the matinee performance. The poster on the wall behind the policeman proudly bears the insignia of J. Pitt Hardacre's Co., a popular theatrical enterprise known for its high-quality productions. The image, with its intriguing storyline and the promise of popular entertainment, encapsulates the allure and excitement of the theatre during the early 1900s.
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