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8d a Mile by George Grossman and Fred Thompson
Back page of the flyer " 8 d a Mile ". George Grossmith produced the revue and was the co-writer with Fred Thompson. The image of a couple dressed for a night at the theatre shows them both in tears as they walk away because the show is sold out. The caption reads " Too Late To See 8d a Mile at the Alhambra". The artist is Reginald Rigby. Date: 1913
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Cape Crying Flier Flyer Fred Goers Grossmith Mile Reginald Revue Rigby Tears Thompson Theatrical
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Too Late To See '8d a Mile' at the Alhambra: A Bitter Disappointment for Two Edwardian Theatre-goers This poignant image, created by the artistic hand of Reginald Rigby, captures the disappointment and heartache of two theatre-goers as they leave the Alhambra Theatre in 1913 with tears in their eyes. The revue '8d a Mile,' produced by George Grossmith and co-written with Fred Thompson, had become an instant sensation, leaving the public clamoring for tickets. The elegantly dressed couple, a man in a cape and top hat and a woman in a flowing gown and feathered headpiece, had hoped to secure last-minute tickets to the sold-out performance. But alas, it was too late. The disappointment etched on their faces speaks volumes of the popularity and allure of the theatrical entertainment of the era. The flyer for '8d a Mile' bears witness to the excitement and anticipation that surrounded the production. The revue, which promised a night of popular entertainment, had left no stone unturned in drawing in the crowds. And yet, despite their best efforts, our disappointed couple was left to wallow in their sorrow as they walked away from the theatre, their dreams of seeing the much-talked-about production shattered. This evocative image serves as a reminder of the power of theatre to move and inspire, even in the face of disappointment. The memory of the missed opportunity would no doubt linger long in the minds of these two theatre-goers, adding to the allure and intrigue of the production that eluded them.
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