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Best Polonius you’ll never see: Miles Malleson’s classic clown
SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: Born in South Croydon in 1888, actor and playwright Miles Malleson’s work drew plaudits from Olivier, Thorndike and Gielgud. DAVID MORGAN recalls the life, career and campaigning of a well-recognised but often overlooked talent Alice Malleson, one of … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Church and religions, Croydon Minster, David Morgan, History, Theatre
Tagged Alec Guinness, BBC Radio, Bolshevik Revolution, Brighton College, Croydon, Croydon Minster, David Morgan, First World War, Herbert Beerbohm Tree's Academy of Dramatic Art, John Gielgud, Labour, Lady Constance Annesley, Laurence Olivier, Miles Malleson, RADA, Six Men of Dorset, Sybil Thorndike, Tolpuddle, Tolpuddle Martyrs, University of Cambridge, World War I
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The man who made shopping at Kennards feel a bit magical
SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: A former Music Hall performer used his modelling genius to brighten the lives of countless children in one Croydon department store, while creating famous stage dummies including Archie Andrews and Lord Charles. DAVID MORGAN looks back on the … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Centrale, David Morgan, Debenhams, History
Tagged Archie Andrews, BBC Radio, Croydon, David Morgan, Drummond Centre, Eric Morecambe, Kennards, Len Insull, Music Hall, Peter Brough, Ray Alan
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