George Robey
(1869-1954), ComedianSir George Robey (George Edward Wade)
Sitter in 54 portraits
Artist associated with 5 portraits
Sir George Robey was a music-hall comedian. He made his first appearance on the professional stage in 1891.Robey entertained London audiences during World War I with The Bing Boys Are Here, and for fifteen years thereafter he toured in his own revues and with his own companies. In 1932 he played King Menelaus in a lavish production of Offenbach's Helen! and three years later he played Falstaff in Henry IV (Part I). He was best known for his extravagant characterisations, precise diction, and comic timing. Robey appeared in many pantomimes and films and in countless music-hall performances. He was knighted in 1954.
published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd
postcard print, 1890s
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by Hana Studios Ltd
bromide print, 1900s
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published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd
postcard print, 1900s
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published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd
bromide postcard print, 1900s
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published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd
matte bromide book postcard print, 1900s
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published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd
bromide postcard print, early 1900s
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by Edward Ireland
bromide postcard print, 1900s
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George Robey as Robinson Crusoe
by Edward Ireland, published by The Philco Publishing Co
bromide postcard print, circa 1900
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by Foulsham & Banfield, published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd
bromide postcard print, 1900s
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published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd
bromide postcard print, 1900s
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by Edward Ireland
bromide postcard print, 1904
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by Edward Ireland
bromide postcard print, 1904
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by Edward Ireland
bromide postcard print, 1904
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Eileen Robey; Ethel Haydon; Edward George Robey; George Robey
published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd
matte bromide postcard print, circa 1904
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published by Rapid Photo Co
bromide postcard print, circa 1905
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Related People
- Ethel Haydon (wife)
- Edward George Robey (né Edward George Haydon Wade) (son)
- Eileen Robey (daughter)
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