The article was promoted by Graham Colm 07:30, 17 May 2014 [1].
The English music hall comedian George Robey was perhaps best known for his "Prime Minister of Mirth" character and his humour which mixed everyday situations and observations with comic absurdity. Robey's naturally big, black eyebrows, together with his use of clown-like make-up, a wooden cane, black robes and small, black bowler hat, formed the appearance of the Prime Minister of Mirth which he used to entertain audiences at both a national and international level. He was envied by his colleagues for his ability to ad-lib and was adored by his country for his tireless fundraising which earned charitable organisations in excess of £2 million during both world wars. For this, he was made a CBE, and was later knighted shortly before his death in 1954. He was, according to his biographer Peter Cotes, "the finest entertainer of the English music hall tradition".
Together with the FA promotions of Dan Leno, Marie Lloyd and Little Tich, it would only seem right that I now bring the fourth biggest name in English music hall to the FAC stage. I would now be most interested to receive any comments and/or criticisms from any willing reviewers. Cassianto talk 09:01, 5 May 2014 (UTC) reply
The article was promoted by Graham Colm 07:30, 17 May 2014 [1].
The English music hall comedian George Robey was perhaps best known for his "Prime Minister of Mirth" character and his humour which mixed everyday situations and observations with comic absurdity. Robey's naturally big, black eyebrows, together with his use of clown-like make-up, a wooden cane, black robes and small, black bowler hat, formed the appearance of the Prime Minister of Mirth which he used to entertain audiences at both a national and international level. He was envied by his colleagues for his ability to ad-lib and was adored by his country for his tireless fundraising which earned charitable organisations in excess of £2 million during both world wars. For this, he was made a CBE, and was later knighted shortly before his death in 1954. He was, according to his biographer Peter Cotes, "the finest entertainer of the English music hall tradition".
Together with the FA promotions of Dan Leno, Marie Lloyd and Little Tich, it would only seem right that I now bring the fourth biggest name in English music hall to the FAC stage. I would now be most interested to receive any comments and/or criticisms from any willing reviewers. Cassianto talk 09:01, 5 May 2014 (UTC) reply