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Goodbye Piccadilly, Farewell Leicester Square by Autori
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Goodbye Piccadilly, Farewell Leicester Square by Autori
Group caricature by Autori of music and stage stars of various nationalities who would, if the contemplated restrictions on foreign artistes in London were passed, leave Londons West End. Among the celebrities depicted are Richard Tauber, Mistinguett and Maurice Chevalier. Date: 1932
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Actors Actresses Bruno Chevalier Entertainers Foreign Maurice Mistinguett Performers Reinhardt Rubinstein Sep19 Singers Tauber Walter Bellezza
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Goodbye Piccadilly, Farewell Leicester Square
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is a poignant and historic caricature by the Italian artist collective Autori, created in 1932. The print captures a moment in time when London's West End theaters were facing potential restrictions on foreign artistes, threatening to disrupt the vibrant and diverse cultural scene. The image is a group caricature of some of the most renowned music and stage stars of various nationalities who would have been forced to leave if the proposed restrictions had been passed. Among the celebrities depicted are Austrian tenor Richard Tauber, French cabaret star Mistinguett, and French actor Maurice Chevalier. Other notable figures include Max Reinhardt, the Austrian theater director; Italian tenor Beniamino Gigli; Italian actor Bruno Walter; Italian tenor Tito Schipa; Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova; Russian pianist Ida Rubinstein; and Italian tenor Giuseppe de Luca. The title of the print, "Goodbye Piccadilly, Farewell Leicester Square," refers to two iconic London locations that were popular gathering places for the city's entertainment industry. Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square were the heart of London's West End, and the prospect of losing these stars to restrictions on foreign artistes was a significant blow to the cultural landscape of the city. The caricature is a testament to the international nature of London's entertainment industry at the time and the importance of cultural exchange and diversity. It serves as a reminder of the rich history of the West End and the impact that artists from around the world have had on its stages and screens. Today, the print remains a valuable historical document and a reminder of the enduring power of art and creativity to bring people together, regardless of nationality or borders.
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