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William Terriss and W L Abingdon in The Fatal Card
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William Terriss and W L Abingdon in The Fatal Card
William Terriss as Gerald Austen and W L Abingdon as James Dixon, in The Fatal Card Date: 1890s
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Abingdon Actors Austen Dixon Drama Dramatic Fatal Gerald Rope Terriss Tied
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This evocative photograph captures the intense moment from the late Victorian stage production of 'The Fatal Card,' featuring the renowned English actors William Terriss and W.L. Abingdon. In this scene, Terriss portrays Gerald Austen, a man driven to despair by gambling debts, while Abingdon takes on the role of James Dixon, a friend who inadvertently draws Austen into a fatal game of cards. The image, taken in the 1890s, showcases the dramatic tension between the two actors as they stand on a dimly lit stage, with a rope ominously tied between them. Terriss's expression conveys a desperate plea, while Abingdon's gaze is fixed on the cards in his hand. Both men are dressed in formal evening attire, adding to the sense of elegance and intrigue that pervades the scene. The late Victorian era was a golden age for English theatre, and Terriss and Abingdon were among its most celebrated stars. Their performances in 'The Fatal Card' were widely acclaimed for their intensity and emotional depth, making this photograph a captivating snapshot of a bygone era in the history of the stage.
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