3-082-044 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

"Blue Beard," at the Crystal Palace: the wedding of Blue Beard and Fatima, 1895. London stage production. 'The Crystal Palace pantomime, invented by Oscar Barrett and written by Horace Lennard, is on the subject of "Blue Beard." As is ever the case down at Sydenham, the entertainment is distinguished for its good taste, good music, and fanciful illustration. A great success has been made by Miss Sophie Harris, a handsome Australian actress with a lovely voice; and Mr. Lionel Rignold is a great popular favourite. The transformation scene is beautiful'. From "Illustrated London News", 1895.