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The Follies by Con Lomax
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The Follies by Con Lomax
Promotional postcard showing Harry George (H G) Pelissier manager and leading performer of " The Follies", a pierrot troupe founded in 1895 during their run at the Empire Theatre, Leicester Square in London. The adoration of the bust of Pelissier on top of a column is a typical Follies joke. Date: circa 1910s
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Adoration Bust Follies Pierrot Plays Variety Lomax Musical Theatrical
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Step right up and prepare to be enchanted by the magical world of The Follies, a groundbreaking theatrical production that captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences in London during the 1910s. This promotional postcard, featuring an image by renowned photographer Con Lomax, showcases the charismatic leader and leading performer of The Follies, Harry George (H.G.) Pelissier. The Follies, a popular variety show known for its musical numbers, comedy sketches, and beautiful chorus girls, was founded in 1895 and quickly became a sensation. Pelissier, with his pierrot costume and captivating stage presence, was at the helm of this innovative and entertaining troupe. The playful and whimsical nature of The Follies is captured in this image, with Pelissier's adoring bust atop a column, a typical Follies joke. The postcard invites us to join in the fun and excitement of this musical and theatrical production that defined the popular entertainment scene of its time. The Follies, with its combination of music, musical numbers, comedy, and beautiful performers, paved the way for future productions and continues to be celebrated as a significant moment in the history of theatre and entertainment. This stunning photograph by Con Lomax is a testament to the enduring legacy of this iconic production and the captivating world it brought to life.
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