Actors selling chocolate for charity, WW1
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Actors selling chocolate for charity, WW1
A page from The Sketch showing various well-known members of the theatrical profession acting as sales-people at an unidentified London store, disposing of chocolate in order to assist the Belgian Relief Fund. Clockwise from top left, Miss Ellaline Terriss, Miss Mary Malone and Mr Godfrey Tearle (her husband), Miss Phyllis Monkman, Miss Unity More and Miss Clarice Mayne, Miss Isobel Elsom and Miss Elsie Spencer. Date: 1915
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Actors Actresses Belgian Charitable Charity Chocolate Clarice Department Ellaline Elsie Fund Fundraising Godfrey Isobel Malone Mayne Monkman Phyllis Sales Selling Spencer Store Stores Tearle Terriss Unity Elsom Miss
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of sacrifice and solidarity during the turbulent times of World War I. Titled "Actors Selling Chocolate for the Belgian Relief Fund," the image depicts a group of well-known theatrical personalities engaging in an unconventional yet impactful fundraising effort. Clockwise from the top left, we find Miss Ellaline Terriss, Miss Mary Malone (her husband, Mr. Godfrey Tearle), Miss Phyllis Monkman, Miss Unity More, Miss Clarice Mayne, Miss Isobel Elsom, and Miss Elsie Spencer. These famous faces put aside their acting careers to lend a hand at an unidentified London store, disposing of chocolate to support the Belgian Relief Fund. The year was 1915, and the First World War had been raging for nearly a year. The humanitarian crisis in Belgium, a neutral country invaded by Germany, was a pressing concern for the international community. The Belgian Relief Fund was established to provide aid to the suffering population, and the theatrical community in London responded with this unique and heartfelt initiative. The actors and actresses in this photograph embody the spirit of unity and compassion, using their influence and popularity to make a difference. They sold chocolate to customers at the store, likely raising much-needed funds for the relief effort. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the power of collective action and the resilience of the human spirit during times of adversity.
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