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Cast of the show Havana including a young Gladys Cooper
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Cast of the show Havana including a young Gladys Cooper
Havana - an Edwardian musical comedy in three acts, with a book by George Grossmith, Jr. and Graham Hill, music by Leslie Stuart, lyrics by Adrian Ross and additional lyrics by George Arthurs. It premiered on 25 April 1908 at the Gaiety Theatre, London, starring Evie Greene as Consuelo, W. H. Berry as Reginald Brown, Lawrence Grossmith as Don Adolfo (pictured left) and Mabel Russell as Pepita. A young Gladys Cooper (1888-1971) was in the chorus (pictured far right). Date: 1908
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This photograph captures the cast of the Edwardian musical comedy "Havana," which premiered at the Gaiety Theatre in London on April 25, 1908. The show, with a book by George Grossmith, Jr. and Graham Hill, music by Leslie Stuart, lyrics by Adrian Ross, and additional lyrics by George Arthurs, was a huge success and ran for over 500 performances. In this image, we see some of the show's most notable performers. On the left, Lawrence Grossmith, who played the role of Don Adolfo, poses confidently with a cane. Mabel Russell, who took on the character of Pepita, is seen in the center, her expressive face and animated posture adding to the excitement of the production. Far right, a young and radiant Gladys Cooper can be seen in the chorus. Cooper, who was born in 1888, would go on to have a distinguished career in film and theater, becoming a familiar face in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. Other notable cast members included Evie Greene as Consuelo, W.H. Berry as Reginald Brown, Julia James as Daisy Williams, Connie Stuart as Chrissie Bell, and Frances Kapstone. The ensemble, not pictured, added to the vibrant energy of the show, which transported audiences to the exotic and lively world of Havana. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the world of Edwardian theater and the talented performers who brought Havana to life.
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