1915 GABY DESLYS Pilcer Charlot Alhambra Murray's Cabaret 5064 Gerrard ,,.

PLAY PICTORIAL No 157

This is an illustrated magazine with photos of a London theatre production from 1915 starring the dance-duo of Deslys and Pilcer. Minimal text (It would have been helpful if the magazine had mentioned that Deslys was unavailable when show opened in March 1915 and her impersonator was Robert Hale who appears on the title page.)   However she did join the cast in June.

Fantastic photos of these top stars. A de luxe piece of memorabilia if you are interested in Cabaret, Dance or Costume.  On a par with the Folies Bergere Albums produced in Paris from 1923 onwards.

16 pages + card covers & staple binding.  Page size 22 x 30 cms.

The production was a Parisian style Revue with a team of young dancers and actresses.  Title was "5064 Gerrard".  Produced by French-born Andre Charlot; it was his first Revue since taking over the Alhambra Theatre.   He had signed up Deslys and Pilcer, the best modern dance couple in Europe.  Other notable performers were Phyllis Monkman and Lee White.  Also featured in the magazine is Murray's, a new Cabaret Club that had just opened in London.

Whilst printed in WWI during difficult war conditions, it is a classy production.  Publisher used shiny art paper with some full page photos of the performers.