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The Heathen and the Christian by Fred Maxwell
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The Heathen and the Christian by Fred Maxwell
The Heathen and the Christian by Fred Maxwell. First produced Edmonton (in one-act) 31st March 1902 and Greenwich Theatre, (in four acts) 25th January 1909. May is being kidnapped during the Boxer rebellion, a recent event when the play was written. Caption: Captured. Date: 1909
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Boxer Fred Greenwich Heathen Kidnapped Maxwell Melodrama Melodramas Panto Pantomime Rebellion Theatrical
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: A Dramatic Moment from "The Heathen and the Christian" by Fred Maxwell (1909) In this evocative image from "The Heathen and the Christian," a melodrama by Fred Maxwell, the tension of the scene is palpable as May, a young European woman, is seized by masked Boxer rebels during the chaos of the Boxer Rebellion in China, 1909. The rebellion, a violent anti-foreigner uprising, had recently gripped the world's attention, making this theatrical depiction all the more timely and thrilling. The heathen rebels, with their menacing expressions and exotic attire, stand in stark contrast to the innocent and terrified May, clad in a flowing white gown and holding a rosary. The Christian symbolism in her possession underscores the religious and cultural divide that fueled the conflict. The ship in the background serves as a poignant reminder of the safety and security that May has been torn away from, as well as a symbol of the Western world's presence in the East. This theatrical moment, filled with suspense and danger, would have captivated audiences in the early 1900s, when melodramas and pantomimes were popular forms of entertainment. Fred Maxwell's "The Heathen and the Christian" was first produced in Edmonton in 1902 as a one-act play and later expanded into a four-act version at the Greenwich Theatre in 1909. This image, with its rich historical context and dramatic tension, offers a glimpse into the theatrical world of the early 1900s and the stories that once enthralled audiences.
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