Young Woodley by John van Druten
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Young Woodley by John van Druten
Promotional postcard for Young Woodley by John van Druten. First publicly produced in England, New Theatre, 12th February 1928. Front of flyer for transfer to the Queens Theatre. It concerns a schoolboy at a top British public school who falls in love with his headmasters wife and is eventually expelled. Because of its negative depiction of public school life and its controversial subject matter the play was originally banned in the United Kingdom and was only staged in 1928. However, it was a major success in the United States and Van Druten moved there to work. The ban in Britain was eventually lifted and it ran for over 400 performances in the West End making a star of its lead Frank Lawton Date: 1928
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Headmaster Panto Pantomime Promotional Schoolboy Schoolboys Schools Wives Woodley 1928 Sobbing Sobs
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Step back in time to the roaring twenties with this promotional postcard for John van Druten's groundbreaking play, "Young Woodley." First produced in England at the New Theatre on February 12, 1928, this thought-provoking drama tells the story of a young schoolboy, lost in the hallowed halls of a prestigious British public school. Caught in the web of forbidden love for his headmaster's wife, the schoolboy's emotional turmoil ultimately leads to his expulsion. The play's controversial subject matter and negative depiction of public school life initially caused a stir, leading to its ban in the United Kingdom. However, the play's success in the United States paved the way for Van Druten's move across the Atlantic. The ban was eventually lifted, and "Young Woodley" went on to run for over 400 performances in the West End, making its lead, Frank Lawton, a star. This postcard, featuring a poignant image of a sobbing schoolboy, serves as a reminder of the play's enduring impact on the theatrical landscape of the 1920s. With its raw emotion and bold exploration of taboo subjects, "Young Woodley" remains a significant piece of popular entertainment from this era. Join us in delving deeper into the world of 1920s theatre and discover the stories that continue to captivate audiences today.
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