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The Cuckoo by Charles E. Brookfield
The Cuckoo by Charles E. Brookfield (19 May 1857 20 October 1913) adapted from Decore by H. Meilhac (Theatre des Varietes, Paris, 27th January 1888). First produced at the Avenue Theatre on 2nd March 1899. For the Vaudeville Theatre revival, revised by the author on 26th November 1907. Charles Hawtrey (21 September 1858 30 July 1923) who is shown, was a leading comedy actor. Here he played an eloping lover whose acts of gallantry are always ill timed. The photograph was taken at Dover Street Studios. Date: 1907
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This photograph captures the essence of Charles Hawtrey, a leading comedy actor of his time, as he portrays the eloping lover in The Cuckoo by Charles E. Brookfield. Adapted from the Decore by H. Meilhac, this production first premiered at the Avenue Theatre on 2nd March 1899 and was later revived at the Vaudeville Theatre in 1907, where Hawtrey reprised his role. In this image, taken at Dover Street Studios in 1907, Hawtrey exudes a charming yet mischievous air as he stares intently into the distance, a cigar clenched between his teeth and his hands cupped to shield the glowing orange light of the cigar from view. His tie is neatly tied, and his moustache is well-groomed, adding to his distinguished and theatrical appearance. The uplighting casts a warm glow on his face, making him seem both inviting and enigmatic. The Cuckoo was a popular play, and Hawtrey's performance as the bumbling, yet endearing, eloping lover was a crowd favorite. His acts of gallantry were always ill-timed, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and mishaps. Despite the chaos, Hawtrey's character managed to win over the audience's hearts with his earnest attempts to woo his love interest. This photograph is a testament to Hawtrey's talent as a comedic actor and his ability to bring charm and humor to the stage. It is a snapshot of a bygone era in theatre history and a reminder of the enduring power of live performance to entertain and delight.
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