Cushion : The Rotters by H F Maltby
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The Rotters by H F Maltby
Promotional postcard for The Rotters by H. F. Maltby. First produced at the Winter Gardens, New Brighton, 10th July and Garrick Theatre, 29th July 1916. The parents, who worship respectability, have one daughter who is expelled from school for flirting with a choirboy, and another who makes love to the chauffeur (shown here). The son gets into trouble with the police. The respectable father turns out to be a bigamist. Touring to the Pavilion, Torquay, 16th August 1917. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14257007
© The Michael Diamond Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Chauffeur Chauffeurs Flirting Maltby Panto Pantomime Promotional Satire Scandal Scandalous
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.9cm x 40cm (10.2" x 15.7")
Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step right up and witness the scandalous antics of The Rotters, the most talked-about theatrical production of the 1910s! This promotional postcard for H.F. Maltby's play, which first premiered at the Winter Gardens in New Brighton on July 10, 1916, and later at the Garrick Theatre on July 29, 1916, promises a satirical and entertaining look into the lives of a respectable family whose secrets are anything but respectable. The parents, who pride themselves on their upstanding reputation, are in for a shock when they discover that their eldest daughter has been expelled from school for flirting with a choirboy, and their youngest daughter has taken things a step further by making love to the family chauffeur. The family's troubles don't end there, as their seemingly respectable father is revealed to be a bigamist. Set against the backdrop of World War I, The Rotters offered audiences a much-needed escape from the harsh realities of the time. The play, which toured to the Pavilion in Torquay on August 16, 1917, was a huge success, drawing crowds with its scandalous and satirical take on the hypocrisies of respectable society. This postcard, dating from 1917, provides a glimpse into the popular entertainment of the era and the enduring appeal of a good scandal. The image of the chauffeur and the younger daughter, caught in a moment of passion, adds to the play's allure, promising a night of mischief and merriment that was sure to leave audiences talking long after the curtain came down.
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