From sawdust to Windsor castle

Walker Whimsical B. 1851

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• Walker
• Comedians
• Great Britain

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• Publié par: les_archives_du_savoir
• Nombre de lectures: 19
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 10 Mo

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Gossip
By ARCHIBALD HADDON
Crown 8vo. Cloth. 6«. Od. net.
theatreA notable book on the contemporary by
critic "The Dailythe well'known dramatic of
Express." All the principal happenings of the
few are discussedLondon Stage during the last years
of itswith astonishing freedom of expression. One
numbermost attractive features is a considerable of
and actressesvivacious pen'sketches of leading actors
"Whenin their dressing-rooms. Another section
" notoriousthe Censor Nods deals with certain pro'
ductions which startled London playgoers. The
book being indexed is a useful work of reference.
LONDON : STANLEY PAUL 6? CO.
ESSEX STREET, W.C.2.31,private lifeWhimsical Walker in
of ageat 71 years