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The Face at the Window by L. Vernon Wyrall
The Face at the Window by L. Vernon Wyrall. For the R. Amos Jones Co. touring to Royal West London Theatre. A play with this title by F. Brooke Warren was produced at Salford on 26th July 1897, and at the West London Theatre on 1st May 1899. It featured a French detective, and so may well be The Greatest Of All French Detective Plays advertised here. The bottom right image shows a woman falling back at the sight of the face at the window. Date: 1899
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1899 Amos Detective Drama Jan17 Jones Snapshots Vernon Theatrical
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The Face at the Window" by L. Vernon Wyrall is a captivating theatrical snapshot from the late 1890s, featuring an intriguing image that once graced the promotional materials for a production of the same name at the Royal West London Theatre. The photograph, taken by L. Vernon Wyrall for the R. Amos Jones Co., showcases a dramatic scene from the French detective play by F. Brooke Warren. The title of the play was first produced at Salford on July 26, 1897, and later at the West London Theatre on May 1, 1899. The image itself is a striking tableau of suspense and intrigue. At the window, the face of a French detective, with a keen and intense expression, peers out into the night. The detective's presence is enough to send a woman in the foreground reeling back in terror at the sight. The use of dramatic lighting and the woman's expression of fear add to the overall sense of tension and excitement that would have been generated in the audience during a live performance. The popularity of French detective plays during this period is evident in the advertising for "The Face at the Window," which boasts of it being "The Greatest Of All French Detective Plays." The image serves as a visual representation of the thrilling scenes and captivating storyline that audiences would have experienced on the stage. The photograph is a testament to the enduring appeal of theatrical entertainment during the 1890s and the power of a well-crafted mystery to captivate and enthrall. This photograph, with its intriguing image and historical significance, offers a glimpse into the past of theatrical advertising and the enduring allure of detective dramas. It is a fascinating piece of theatrical history that continues to intrigue and captivate viewers even today.
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