You Never Know Y Know by Martin Henry and Hannaford Bennett
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You Never Know Y Know by Martin Henry and Hannaford Bennett
Promotional postcard for You Never Know Y Know by Martin Henry and Hannaford Bennett, from La Puce a lOreille by Georges Feydeau (Theatre des Varietes, Paris, 2nd March 1907). First produced Pier Theatre, Brighton, 3rd June and Criterion Theatre, 20th June 1918. The shoes outside the bedroom door were almost a visual clich頦 or farce. For the Criterion. Date: 1918
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Bedroom Bedrooms Doors Farce Farces Farcical Landing Landings Promotional Shoe Shoes Tens Hannaford
You Never Know, You Know
EDITORS COMMENTS
by Martin Henry and Hannaford Bennett: A Timeless Farce from the Roaring Twenties Step back in time to the 1910s and experience the whimsical world of Georges Feydeau's "You Never Know, You Know," starring the legendary duo Martin Henry and Hannaford Bennett. This promotional postcard, featuring a pair of shoes mysteriously placed outside a bedroom door, offers a tantalizing glimpse into the farcical events that unfolded on stage during the height of the First World War. Originally premiered at the Theatre des Varietes in Paris on March 2, 1907, "You Never Know, You Know" was later revived at the Pier Theatre in Brighton and the Criterion Theatre in London in 1918. The production marked a significant moment in the history of British theatre, as it brought the popular French farce to the masses during a time when laughter was a much-needed escape from the harsh realities of war. The image on this postcard, taken during the Criterion Theatre production, perfectly encapsulates the essence of the farce. The shoes, almost a visual cliché or farcical trope, are poised on the landing, ready to set off a chain reaction of misunderstandings and mishaps. The bedroom doors, each concealing its own secrets and surprises, add to the intrigue and suspense. As we reflect on this delightful piece of theatre history, we are reminded of the power of laughter to bring people together and transport us to another world, even in the most challenging of times. So sit back, relax, and let the shoes outside the bedroom door transport you to the roaring twenties, where the farces of Martin Henry and Hannaford Bennett continue to entertain and delight.
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