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So This Is London by Arthur Goodrich
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So This Is London by Arthur Goodrich
Novelty promotional postcard for So This Is London by Arthur Goodrich (Hudson Theatre, New York, 30th August 1922). First produced Prince of Wales Theatre, 11th April 1923.The play depicts an Anglo-American culture clash, in which a wealthy Anglophobic American shoe manufacturer arrives in London to discover his son is marrying the daughter of British aristocrats. Flyer touring to Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 17th March 1924. The wheel has been turned to show the American family at the top. Date: 1924
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Arthur Goodrich Hudson Nottingham Novelties Novelty Panto Pantomime Promotional 1924
So This Is London
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by Arthur Goodrich: A Novelty Promotional Postcard from the Roaring Twenties This postcard, featuring the intriguing image "So This Is London" by Arthur Goodrich, transports us back to the vibrant and exciting world of the 1920s. The novelty promotional postcard, which was produced for the Hudson Theatre in New York on August 30, 1922, showcases the theatrical production that first premiered at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London on April 11, 1923. The play, titled "So This Is London," was a fascinating exploration of Anglo-American culture clash. The story revolves around a wealthy and Anglophobic American shoe manufacturer who arrives in London to discover that his son is marrying the daughter of British aristocrats. The image on the postcard, which depicts the American family at the top, with the British family below, perfectly encapsulates the theme of the production. The postcard, which is dated 1924, was part of a flyer touring to the Theatre Royal in Nottingham on March 17, 1924. The image, with its intricate details and lively colors, is a testament to the theatrical artistry of the era. The play, which was a popular entertainment for the stage, was also known to have elements of pantomime or panto, adding to the excitement and allure of the production. The "So This Is London" postcard is a unique and intriguing piece of theatre history, offering a glimpse into the world of the 1920s and the cultural exchange that took place between America and Europe during this time. The postcard, with its novelty appeal and captivating image, is a must-have for any theatre or history enthusiast.
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