Paul Neville, as Randall the Editor in Late Night Final
Caricature
22 February 1932 (dated)
22 February 1932 (dated)
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This caricature shows Paul Neville as Randall, the Editor in Late Night Final by Louis Weitzenkorn at the Brighton Theatre Royal during the week of 22 February 1932, advertised as 'direct from the Phoenix Theatre'. It was drawn by Gilbert Sommerlad (1904-1976), a rehearsal pianist and orchestral violinist at the Brighton Theatre Royal from 1932 until 1936, and at the Oxford New Theatre from 1936 for over forty years. Sommerlad sketched the stars on stage when he wasn't needed in the orchestra pit, compiling the sketches in a series of albums.
Late Night Final came to Brighton after its London run at the Phoenix Theatre which began in June 1931. Godfrey Tearle originally played Randall, the editor of the rather disreputable tabloid New York newspaper The Evening Gazette. Raymond Massey replaced him in London, and Paul Neville played the part on tour. In Brighton the role of the appalling religious editor was played by Robert Morley.
Late Night Final came to Brighton after its London run at the Phoenix Theatre which began in June 1931. Godfrey Tearle originally played Randall, the editor of the rather disreputable tabloid New York newspaper The Evening Gazette. Raymond Massey replaced him in London, and Paul Neville played the part on tour. In Brighton the role of the appalling religious editor was played by Robert Morley.
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Title | Paul Neville, as Randall the Editor in <i>Late Night Final</i> (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Pencil and ink on paper |
Brief description | Pencil caricature by Gilbert Sommerlad (1904-1976) of Paul Neville as Randall the Editor in Late Night Final by Louis Weitzenkorn at the Brighton Theatre Royal. Dated 22 February 1932 |
Physical description | Pencil caricature of Paul Neville, as Randall the Editor in Late Night Final at the Brighton Theatre Royal. Dated 22 February 1932. From a hard-backed sketch book containing caricatures of theatrical performers and entertainers drawn by Gilbert Sommerlad. |
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Credit line | Given by Michael Sommerlad |
Object history | This production of the 'emotional drama of American newspaper life' Late Night Final by Louis Weitzenkorn opened at the Brighton Theatre Royal on 22 February 1932 after its production at the Phoenix Theatre, London, advertised as 'direct from the Phoenix Theatre, complete'. Paul Neville starred as Randall with Marjorie Caldicott as Mrs. Townsend. There was a 'programme of music' credited in the programme which Gilbert Sommerlad would have played as part of the resident orchestra at the Brighton Theatre Royal when he did this caricature. |
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Summary | This caricature shows Paul Neville as Randall, the Editor in Late Night Final by Louis Weitzenkorn at the Brighton Theatre Royal during the week of 22 February 1932, advertised as 'direct from the Phoenix Theatre'. It was drawn by Gilbert Sommerlad (1904-1976), a rehearsal pianist and orchestral violinist at the Brighton Theatre Royal from 1932 until 1936, and at the Oxford New Theatre from 1936 for over forty years. Sommerlad sketched the stars on stage when he wasn't needed in the orchestra pit, compiling the sketches in a series of albums. Late Night Final came to Brighton after its London run at the Phoenix Theatre which began in June 1931. Godfrey Tearle originally played Randall, the editor of the rather disreputable tabloid New York newspaper The Evening Gazette. Raymond Massey replaced him in London, and Paul Neville played the part on tour. In Brighton the role of the appalling religious editor was played by Robert Morley. |
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Accession number | S.129:2-2002 |
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Record created | October 31, 2003 |
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