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Scene from the New Comedy of "The Catspaw", at the Haymarket Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown. Scene from the New Comedy of "The Catspaw", at the Haymarket Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Scene from the New Comedy of "The Catspaw", at the Haymarket Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown. Scene from the New Comedy of "The Catspaw", at the Haymarket Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from the New Comedy of "The Catspaw", at the Haymarket Theatre, [London], 1850. The announcement of a new comedy by Mr. Douglas Jerrold was an event sure to command attention. In fact, the most lively expectations had been formed of the result. Those expectations were only partially realised. In all Mr. Jerrold's dramatic works there had been manifested a tendency to make construction, and occasionally even the development of character, subordinate to that gentleman's unrivalled powers of writing brilliant dialogue and biting sarcasm. In this new work this tendency was carried to an extent which, but for the merits of the dialogue, might have been fatal to the success of the piece. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Hand Gestures On Stage Show Douglas Jerrold Playhouse
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This image transports us back to the vibrant world of 19th century London theatre, specifically to a scene from Douglas Jerrold's new comedy 'The Catspaw' performed at the esteemed Haymarket Theatre in 1850. The announcement of Jerrold's latest work had generated immense anticipation, with audiences eagerly awaiting another display of his unparalleled wit and sharp sarcasm. However, as this excerpt from the Illustrated London News suggests, the production did not entirely meet the lofty expectations set by Jerrold's previous works. Here, we see a group of actors, one in a prominent hand gesture, engrossed in their performance. The press, represented by the gentleman in the foreground, scrutinizes their every move, pen in hand, ready to record their observations for the next edition of the Illustrated London News. The engraving, reminiscent of the era's theatrical traditions, offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Victorian entertainment, where thespians and the press intertwined in a dance of creation and criticism.
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