An old actor lays down the law to a journalist
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An old actor lays down the law to a journalist
Old actor (laying down the law to Journalist) - " And let me tell you that when I speak, I know what I m talking about, I ve seen the world - Peckham - everywhere!" Date: 1900
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this image from the early 1900s, an old actor, dressed in a raincoat, lays down the law to a curious journalist. With a rosy red nose and a glass of phil in hand, the actor's demeanor is that of a seasoned, garrulous, and bombastic character, who has seen the world and is not afraid to share his opinions. The journalist, with a notepad and pencil at the ready, listens intently as the actor, with a monocle perched on his nose and a silk top hat on the table, gesticulates animatedly, emphasizing each point with a wave of his hand or a dramatic punch of the air. The narrow background of the pub or bar setting adds to the sense of intimacy and intensity in the scene. The actor's words, no doubt, carry the weight of a lifetime of experience, and the journalist, no doubt, is eager to capture every detail for posterity. The image, with its rich historical context, offers a glimpse into the past, when actors were not just performers, but also storytellers, and the world was a much narrower place.
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