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Caricature of Montagu Williams, actor, playwright and lawyer
Caricature of Montagu Stephen Williams (1835-1892), English actor, playwright, barrister, magistrate and teacher. A commentary on a libel case between Henry Labouchere, the proprietor and editor of Truth magazine, and Edward Levy-Lawson of the Daily Telegraph. " If Mr. Montagu Williams wants to shoot you Mr. Labouchere, don t you encourage his fire-eating propensity."
1881
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1881 Actors Aggressive Bandit Barrister Boots Bryan Case Commentary Daily Editor Entracte Feather Feathers Fierce Labouchere Lawson Lawyer Legal Levy Libel Magistrate Media Montagu Playwright Press Proprietor Stephen Swashbuckling Teacher Telegraph Truth Williams
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This caricature depicts Montagu Stephen Williams, an English actor, playwright, barrister, magistrate, and teacher, in the midst of the sensational libel case between Henry Labouchere and Edward Levy-Lawson in 1881. The scene captures the fiery temperament and swashbuckling spirit of Montagu Williams, as he is portrayed with a menacing glare and brandishing a pistol. Henry Labouchere, the proprietor and editor of Truth magazine, and Edward Levy-Lawson, the editor of the Daily Telegraph, were embroiled in a heated dispute over a series of articles published in both publications. The conflict escalated when Labouchere accused Levy-Lawson of libel, leading to a highly publicized trial that captured the attention of the Victorian public. Montagu Williams, a popular actor known for his aggressive and fierce demeanor on stage, was called upon to testify in the case. In this caricature, he is shown encouraging Labouchere with a threatening gesture, implying that he is ready to use force if necessary. The image captures the tense and aggressive atmosphere of the media landscape during the 1880s, as the press wielded significant influence and power over public opinion. Montagu Williams is depicted in full costume, including boots, hat, and a feather in his hat, adding to the theatricality of the scene. The caricature is a testament to the colorful and often contentious world of Victorian society, where the press, law, and entertainment intersected in dramatic and unpredictable ways.
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