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Photographic Print : Actor Phil Silvers took the bookies to the cleaners in true Sergeant Bilko fashion
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Actor Phil Silvers took the bookies to the cleaners in true Sergeant Bilko fashion
Actor Phil Silvers took the bookies to the cleaners in true Sergeant Bilko fashion. The man who immortalised Bilko, the loveabler American army spiv, gave a real life demostration of how to make a fast buck at Gosforth races in Newcastle.
Phil, who was starring in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Newcastles Theatre Royal, backed Record Run in the 3 o clock race. It Stormed home at 6-5 on. But the bookie who paid out Phil, Mr Alec Lewis, was still smiling. A chat with the 63 year old star made his day - even though it was at the wrong end of a bundle of fivers.
3rd April, 1974
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21689425
© Mirrorpix
1974 Betting Horseracing Two People Mixed Age Range
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Bring the iconic moment of Phil Silvers, the unforgettable actor who brilliantly portrayed the lovable army swindler Sergeant Bilko, to your home with our Media Storehouse Photographic Print from Memory Lane Prints. This captivating image showcases Silvers in true form as he 'took the bookies to the cleaners' in a classic Bilko fashion. Add a touch of nostalgia and timeless entertainment to your space with this high-quality, authentic print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.5cm x 23.1cm (14.8" x 9.1")
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Actor Phil Silvers Strikes Gold at Gosforth Races in True Sergeant Bilko Fashion
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. In this photo print, we witness the legendary actor Phil Silvers, known for his iconic portrayal of Sergeant Bilko, outsmarting the bookies and leaving them astounded. The charismatic American army spiv showcased his real-life talent for making a quick fortune during a visit to Newcastle's Gosforth races. This snapshot captures Phil amidst his successful stint in the play "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" at Newcastles Theatre Royal. With an air of confidence, he placed his bet on Record Run in the highly anticipated 3 o'clock race. To everyone's delight, this magnificent steed stormed home as expected with odds of 6-5 on. Even though Mr Alec Lewis, the fortunate bookie who had to pay out Phil's winnings, found himself lighter in pocket after their encounter, he couldn't help but beam with joy. A conversation with the affable 63-year-old star proved to be an unexpected highlight of his day. Dated April 3rd, 1974, this image transports us back to a bygone era filled with laughter and excitement. It encapsulates not only comedy and entertainment but also showcases mixed age range spectators eagerly engaging in betting and horseracing culture. This remarkable photograph from Memory Lane Prints serves as a timeless reminder of Phil Silvers' larger-than-life persona and his ability to bring joy both on-screen and off-screen
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