Mr Louis Napoleon Parker playing a solo on the Megaphone
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Mr Louis Napoleon Parker playing a solo on the Megaphone
Mr Louis Napoleon Parker (1852-1944) " playing a solo" on the Megaphone at the Warwick Pageant of 1906 (the only way he could successfully direct a vast cast). The Warwick Pageant was a huge drama festival, organised by Parker, which took place in the grounds of Warwick Castle, England, in July 1906 and was later described as the biggest thing which ever happened to Warwick. Parker announced in 1911 that more than 15, 000 performers had gone through his hands, and audiences had reached a quarter of a million!! Date: 1906
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bizarre Hailer Impresario Loud Megaphone Organiser Pageant Parker Player Plays Solo Soloist Strange Surprising Unusual Warks Warwick Warwickshire Weird Loudhailer
EDITORS COMMENTS
Mr. Louis Napoleon Parker, the visionary impresario and organizer of the historic Warwick Pageant of 1906, captivates the audience with an unusual solo performance on the megaphone. This image, taken during the grand drama festival held in the picturesque grounds of Warwick Castle, England, showcases Parker in an unexpected role. With more than 15,000 performers passing through his hands and quarter of a million spectators in attendance, the Warwick Pageant of 1906 was a monumental achievement that left an indelible mark on Warwick and its residents. Parker, known for his innovative spirit and boundless energy, utilized the megaphone as a powerful tool to direct the vast cast and engage the audience. The megaphone, an odd yet effective solution to communicate with such a large assembly, added to the bizarre and surprising atmosphere of the event, which came to be known as 'Pageantitis.' This photograph, taken in July 1906, offers a glimpse into the extraordinary spectacle that unfolded in Warwickshire that summer. The image of Parker playing a solo on the megaphone serves as a testament to his unwavering dedication and creativity, making this moment a surprising and memorable part of the Warwick Pageant's rich history.
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