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The Sunshine Girl by Paul Rubens
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The Sunshine Girl by Paul Rubens
Promotional postcard for The Sunshine Girl by Paul Rubens & Cecil Raleigh; music Paul Rubens. First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, 24th February 1912. The Sunshine Girl is an Edwardian musical comedy in two acts with a book by Paul A. Rubens and Cecil Raleigh, lyrics and music by Rubens and additional lyrics by Arthur Wimperis. The story involves a working girl who falls in love with the heir to the factor. He is in disguise and wants to be loved for himself, not his position, so he gets his friend to pose as the heir, leading to complications for both men. For George Dances Co. touring to Opera House, Northampton, 6th October 1913. Artist: E. P. Kinsella. Date: 1913
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Step into the enchanting world of Edwardian musical comedy with this promotional postcard for "The Sunshine Girl" by Paul Rubens and Cecil Raleigh. Produced at the Gaiety Theatre on February 24, 1912, this two-act musical comedy features a book by Rubens and Raleigh, with lyrics and music by Rubens and additional lyrics by Arthur Wimperis. The story follows a working girl who falls in love with the heir to a factory, but he wants to be loved for himself, not his position. To achieve this, he asks his friend to pose as the heir, leading to comedic complications for both men. This charming postcard, featuring a delightful image of a laughing couple under the warm glow of the sun, is a reminder of the popular and entertaining theatrical productions of the 1910s. The Sunshine Girl was touring to the Opera House in Northampton on October 6, 1913, and was brought to life by the George Dances Co. This beautiful postcard, with its vivid colors and intricate details, is an authentic piece of theatre history. Artistically rendered by E.P. Kinsella in 1913, it captures the essence of a bygone era and the joyous spirit of the pantomime stage. Whether you're a theatre historian, a collector of vintage postcards, or simply someone who appreciates the art of laughter, this Sunshine Girl postcard is a must-have addition to your collection.
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