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The Lights O London by George R Sims
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The Lights O London by George R Sims
Promotional postcard for The Lights O London by George R. Sims. First produced Princesss Theatre, 10th September 1881. Centre pages of a four-page American flyer for H. R. Jacobs Company. Date: circa 1881
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Bridges Drowning Lights Melodrama Melodramas Panto Pantomime Promotional Rescue Rescuer Sims Theatrical
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Step right up and experience the thrilling spectacle of 'The Lights O' London' by George R. Sims, a popular melodrama of the 1880s that took the stage by storm at the Princess's Theatre in London on September 10, 1881. This promotional postcard, published by H.R. Jacobs Company, invites you to join the audience as they witness the heart-pounding tale of love, danger, and heroism unfold. The scene depicted in this image showcases the iconic London Bridge, shrouded in snow and ice, as the backdrop for an icy rescue. The bridge, with its intricate arches and lanterns, adds to the dramatic atmosphere of the production. In the foreground, a brave rescuer, clad in a thick coat and hat, reaches out to save a drowning man from the frigid waters below. The lights of London twinkle in the background, casting a warm glow over the scene and adding to the sense of excitement and anticipation. 'The Lights O' London' was a pantomime, or panto, a theatrical form that combined music, dance, comedy, and drama. Melodramas, like this one, were particularly popular in the late 19th century and were known for their emotional intensity and moral lessons. The Lights O' London tells the story of a young woman, Lily, who is in love with a man named Jack, but is forced to marry another man due to her father's disapproval. Jack, believing Lily to be dead, drowns himself in the Thames, but is miraculously saved by a kind stranger. In the end, Jack and Lily are reunited, and the audience is left with a sense of joy and satisfaction. Join us at the Princess's Theatre and immerse yourself in the world of 'The Lights O' London', a theatrical experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat and longing for more.
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