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The Whip by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton
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The Whip by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton
Promotional postcard for The Whip by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. First produced at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 9th September 1909. The Whip is a melodrama by Henry Hamilton and Cecil Raleigh. The plays original production had intricate scenery and spectacular stage effects, including a horse race and a train crash. T The Whip with its jockey, Harry Anson, up. For George Dances Company touring to Opera House, Cheltenham, 19th February 1912. Date: 1912
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Step right up and experience the thrill of The Whip, a melodrama that took the theatrical world by storm in the early 1910s! This promotional postcard, featuring a striking image of jockey Harry Anson and his horse in action, invites you to join the excitement of this popular entertainment sensation. Originally produced at the prestigious Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on September 9, 1909, The Whip was the brainchild of playwrights Henry Hamilton and Cecil Raleigh. Known for their intricate scenery and spectacular stage effects, the original production of The Whip left audiences breathless with its horse race and train crash sequences. Now, The Whip is coming to a town near you, as part of the George Dances Company's tour to the Opera House in Cheltenham on February 19, 1912. Get ready to be transported to a world of horses, hunts, and hunters, as the tension builds and the stakes get higher. This postcard, dating back to 1912, is a rare glimpse into the past of a bygone era of popular entertainment. With its intricate details and stunning visuals, it's a reminder of the power of live theatre to captivate and thrill, long before the age of cinema and television. So, come one, come all, and prepare to be enthralled by the unforgettable experience that is The Whip!
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