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Madame Celeste as the Arab Boy, in "The French Spy", at the Standard Theatre, 1858. Creator: Smyth. Madame Celeste as the Arab Boy, in "The French Spy", at the Standard Theatre, 1858. Creator: Smyth
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Madame Celeste as the Arab Boy, in "The French Spy", at the Standard Theatre, 1858. Creator: Smyth. Madame Celeste as the Arab Boy, in "The French Spy", at the Standard Theatre, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Madame Celeste as the Arab Boy, in "The French Spy", at the Standard Theatre, 1858. London stage production. Celeste, a pantomimist of the highest mark, plays the part of...a dumb girl, inspired with a passion for a French officer, and who disguises herself as a military volunteer, in order to be nigh the beloved object. In this capacity she is engaged by the commander of the Gallic army to dress in the manner of an Arab visionist, armed with a bow and arrow, that she may visit in safety the city of Constantina, and learn the designs of the Arabs, whom the French are about to besiege in their stronghold. It is arranged that, in the case of success, the supposed Arab-boy should shoot a despatch into the air attached to a fiery arrow. This purpose the heroic dumb girl perfectly accomplishes, and the victory of the French is thereby secured...The Dumb Girl has to make herself understood by means of signs, and Madame Celeste is mistress of all the resources required by such occasions. She dances, she gesticulates, she suggests by attitude, action, and more shadowy intimations, the information she would convey in the most significant manner'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Madame Celeste as the Arab Boy" in "The French Spy" at the Standard Theatre, 1858, is a captivating image that showcases the extraordinary talent of the renowned pantomimist, Madame Celeste. In this London stage production, Celeste plays the role of a mute girl, enamored with a French officer, who disguises herself as a military volunteer to be closer to him. In this disguise, she is recruited by the commander of the Gallic army to infiltrate the Arab stronghold of Constantina, dressed as an Arab visionist, armed with a bow and arrow. The heroic mute girl's mission is to learn the Arabs' plans and, upon success, shoot a despatch into the air attached to a fiery arrow, securing the victory of the French. With her exceptional ability to convey information through signs, Madame Celeste masterfully portrays the Arab-boy's actions, attitudes, and subtle hints to express the intelligence she gathers. This image, captured by the skilled photographer Smyth, provides a glimpse into the captivating world of Victorian theatre, where Madame Celeste's artistry and talent for pantomime brought stories to life in the most expressive and engaging ways. The photograph stands as a testament to her remarkable ability to captivate audiences and transport them into the heart of the story. Madame Celeste's performance in "The French Spy" was widely acclaimed, with critics praising her ability to convey complex emotions and information through her gestures and facial expressions. This photograph is a precious reminder of her extraordinary talent and the enchanting world of Victorian theatre.
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