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Stage Golfing Society dinner dance by Hynes
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Stage Golfing Society dinner dance by Hynes
Brilliant cartoon by Hynes depicting in caricature members of the Stage Golfing Society at a dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel in January 1928. From left to right at the back: Mr R. H. Gillespie, Sir Francis Towle and Miss Edna Best, Mr Frank Boor (manager of the London Hippodrome) with a disconcerted looking Gwen Farrar. In centure, Mr Franklyn Dyall and Miss Mary Merrill, Sir Gerald du Maurier and Miss Tallulah Bankhead, Mr Jack Smith and Miss Peggy O Neil. Below: Mr Ernest Truex and Miss Vera Lennox, Mr A. W. Baskcomb and Miss Sylvia Leslie. Date: 1928
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This enchanting Hynes cartoon captures the essence of glamour and merriment at the Stage Golfing Society's dinner dance held at the prestigious Savoy Hotel in January 1928. The lively scene is filled with an array of prominent figures from the world of stage and screen. At the back, Mr. R.H. Gillespie, Sir Francis Towle, and Miss Edna Best share a laugh, while Miss Edna looks on with amusement. Frank Boor, the manager of the London Hippodrome, is seen trying to console a disconcerted-looking Gwen Farrar. In the center, Franklyn Dyall and Mary Merrill engage in animated conversation, with Sir Gerald du Maurier and Tallulah Bankhead sharing a moment of laughter. Jack Smith and Peggy O'Neil add to the festive atmosphere below, with Ernest Truex and Vera Lennox deep in conversation and A.W. Baskcomb and Sylvia Leslie joining in the lively dance. The 1920s were a time of joy and celebration, and this Hynes cartoon beautifully encapsulates the spirit of the era. The elegantly dressed guests, the twinkling lights of the Savoy Hotel, and the infectious energy of the dance floor all combine to create a captivating moment in time. This delightful cartoon is a testament to the enduring allure of the past and the magic of live entertainment.
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