Group photograph of the cast of the first Royal Command Performance in 1912

Fragile photograph, in two halves, showing the finale of the first Royal Command Variety performance at London's Palace Theatre in 1912. The cast includes Harry Lauder, George Robey, Arthur Prince, Vesta Tilley, George Chergwin, Clarice Mayne & 'That'. Fred Emney, Florrie Forde, Lufino Lane, Fred Hitchen, George Formby, Alfred Lester, Paul Cinquevalli and many others. The photo was produced by Hana Studios and is blindstamped with their logo. Pencil annotations on the back provide the names above and also some other details about the performance. See also EXEBD 61942

Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection