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Cartoon, H J Byron and J L Toole at dinner
Cartoon, Henry James Byron (standing, 1835-1884), English dramatist, editor, journalist, director, theatre manager, novelist and actor, and John Lawrence Toole (seated, 1830-1906), English comic actor, actor-manager and theatrical producer. The reference is to Byrons comic play, The Upper Crust, in which Toole was starring at the time.
1880
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This photograph captures the charming camaraderie between English thespians Henry James Byron and John Lawrence Toole during a dinner break from their theatrical collaboration in the late 1880s. Henry James Byron, the versatile and prolific dramatist, editor, journalist, director, theatre manager, novelist, and actor, stands proudly, donning a monocle, while John Lawrence Toole, the beloved comic actor, actor-manager, and theatrical producer, sits comfortably, enjoying a hearty meal. At the time, Toole was starring in Byron's comic play, "The Upper Crust," which satirized the pretentiousness of the Victorian upper class. The play, filled with witty humor, had audiences in stitches, and the collaboration between these two talented men proved to be a theatrical success. The scene unfolds in a stylish Victorian restaurant, where the waiter attentively stands by, ready to attend to their every need. The men, deep in conversation, appear to be in the midst of a lively discussion, their laughter and joviality evident in their expressions. The warm glow of the restaurant's lighting casts an inviting ambiance, creating an intimate and memorable moment in theatrical history. This photograph is a testament to the enduring friendship and creative partnership between Byron and Toole, two men who left an indelible mark on the Victorian stage with their collective talents and humor.
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