This programme, although undated, can be dated as 1941 because this is consistent with 28 July being a Monday, and because the next week was Tod Slaughter in ‘The Devil’s Sanctuary’. It is known that this play was touring in 1941. Harry Hemsley was billed as ‘Famous Child Impersonator’. By this time he was well known based on his theatre work and work with BBC radio. He had also worked at Maskelyne’s Theatre in London, St. George’s Hall. The programme is signed by five of the eight acts on the bill.
Signed programme for St. Francis’ Theatre, Letchworth, with Harry Hemsley on the bill
Item Details
| Size | 4 pages, each page 130 x 215mm. |
|---|---|
| Year | 1941 |
| Date | The programme is not dated but is for the week commencing 28 July 1941. |
| Theatre | St. Francis' Theatre (Letchworth) |
| People | Anna and Pals, Arthur Pond, El Granadas, Harry Hemsley, Harry Tate Junior, Kinson and Lady, Patricia Rossborough, Toots and Topeka |
| Acts | Toots and Topeka, Kinson and Lady, Arthur Pond, Patricia Rossborough, El Granadas, Harry Tate Junior, Harry Hemsley, Anna and Pals. |
| Category | Programmes & Handbills |
| Ref no | N3755 Pr.Other56 |