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Ben Travers farce scene, theatrical action photograph. With description, More Dangerous than Leg Theory; Gussie Pogson (Robertson Hare) and Dandy Stratton (Ralph Lynn), Test Match cricketers, held up by Peters (William Collins)
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Ben Travers farce scene, theatrical action photograph. With description, More Dangerous than Leg Theory; Gussie Pogson (Robertson Hare) and Dandy Stratton (Ralph Lynn), Test Match cricketers, held up by Peters (William Collins)
Ben Travers farce scene, theatrical action photograph. With description, More Dangerous than Leg Theory; Gussie Pogson (Robertson Hare) and Dandy Stratton (Ralph Lynn), Test Match cricketers, held up by Peters (William Collins), chief bushranger A scene from "A Bit of a Test, " Ben Travers's new farce at the Aldwych Theatre'. From an article, If Gossip we must... Ben Travers, (1886-1980), writer, best known for his series of farces first staged in the 1920s and 1930s at the Aldwych Theatre. Date: 1933
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1933 Action Aldwych Chief Collins Dandy Farce Gossip Hare Lynn Peters Ralph Robertson Stratton Test Travers Bushranger
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This theatrical action photograph captures a hilarious moment from Ben Travers' new farce, "A Bit of a Test," which premiered at the Aldwych Theatre in 1933. In the scene, Test Match cricketers Gussie Pogson, played by Robertson Hare, and Dandy Stratton, portrayed by Ralph Lynn, find themselves in a precarious situation as they are held up by Peters, the chief bushranger, played by William Collins. The title of the farce, "More Dangerous than Leg Theory," adds to the comedic tension as the cricketers are known for their exceptional bowling skills, particularly their "leg theory," a bowling technique that relies on the spin of the ball to deceive the batsman. However, in this instance, it is they who are left reeling from the unexpected encounter. Ben Travers, the playwright, was a prominent figure in British theatre during the 1920s and 1930s, best known for his series of farces staged at the Aldwych Theatre. This photograph offers a glimpse into the theatrical world of the 1930s and the light-hearted, entertaining performances that captured the imagination of audiences during that era.
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