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26-year-old Mrs. Glenys Smith of Cantley, near Doncaster
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26-year-old Mrs. Glenys Smith of Cantley, near Doncaster
26-year-old Mrs. Glenys Smith of Cantley, near Doncaster, has volunteered to be shot from a cannon on the stage of the Grand Theatre, Doncaster. he is pictured lying in the gun, watched by her two children, Penelope, 5 and Garry, 4, at a semi-rehersal. She was not actually fired but will be tonight at a second performance. 20th August 1954
Charlie Ley
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Doncaster
England
DM E6680
Media ID 21823950
© Mirrorpix
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from 1954, we are transported back to a time of daring acts and thrilling entertainment. Mrs. Glenys Smith, a brave 26-year-old from Cantley near Doncaster, has fearlessly volunteered to be shot from a cannon on the stage of the Grand Theatre. As she lies inside the imposing gun, her two young children Penelope and Garry watch with wide-eyed anticipation during a semi-rehearsal. This extraordinary display of courage is not just for show; tonight, at a second performance, Mrs. Smith will actually be fired from the cannon in front of an eager audience. The sheer audacity and spectacle of such an act perfectly encapsulate the spirit of circus entertainment in the 1950s. The black-and-white image captures both the tension and excitement surrounding this death-defying feat. It serves as a reminder that even in times when life seemed simpler, there were individuals like Mrs. Glenys Smith who pushed boundaries and challenged conventions. Photographer Charlie Ley skillfully freezes this moment in time, allowing us to marvel at both Mrs. Smith's bravery and her children's innocent fascination with their mother's incredible act. This photograph stands as a testament to human resilience and our insatiable thirst for thrills throughout history.
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