[BLAND (Robert Henderson, 1876-1941, Actor)]

Press photo by 'Topical', unsigned, of his portrait by N. Prescott Davies as Christ, representing his controversial role in the Kalem Company's film 'From the Manger to the Cross', in the robes which he wore in Palestine, his hair and beard so arranged, at a time when stage representations were banned, 8½" x 6½", no date. but

Sir H. Beerbohm Tree, who recommended Bland, said that 'only a poet should play Christ'.

Item Date:  1912

Stock No:  52611      £45

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