HAY (Will, 1888-1949, Character Comedian)

Programme for a Variety Show at the New Theatre, Oxford, signed on the cast list, and inscribed “yours sincerely”, the other acts are the Alva Brothers, Acrobats, Lily Burns a Soprano, Clapham & Dwyer a comedy duo, Anna Rogers a mimic, Max Miller, ‘the Cheekie Chappy’ and Jass and Jessie ‘Stable Companions’, the rest of the programme is filled with adverts, particularly for the Morris Garages, 5 pages 4to., Oxford, 20th April

Hay’s film Oh, Mr. Porter! (1937), made by Gainsborough Pictures, is often cited as the supreme British-produced film-comedy, and in 1938 he was the third highest-grossing star in the UK. Many comedians have acknowledged him as a major influence. Hay was also a keen amateur astronomer.

Item Date:  1931

Stock No:  42686      £225

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