London C. Aubrey Smith Stage Actor 1910s Real Photo Postcard
"Inconstant George" was the British adaptation of the popular French farce "L'âne de Buridan" (Buridan's Ass), written by Robert de Flers and Gaston de Caillavet. Adapted for the English stage by Gladys Unger, the play premiered in London in 1908. This period marked a peak for farcical comedies in British theatre, a genre characterized by intricate plots, social satire, and often risqué humor surrounding marital dilemmas and mistaken identities.
The production featured two notable actors: Charles Hawtrey, a distinguished actor-manager celebrated for his suave portrayals in farces and comedies, and C. Aubrey Smith, who would later achieve international fame in Hollywood. Hawtrey’s involvement as both a lead actor and often a producer underscored his significant influence on London's Edwardian theatrical scene, while Smith's role here represents an early stage in his long and successful career.
The production featured two notable actors: Charles Hawtrey, a distinguished actor-manager celebrated for his suave portrayals in farces and comedies, and C. Aubrey Smith, who would later achieve international fame in Hollywood. Hawtrey’s involvement as both a lead actor and often a producer underscored his significant influence on London's Edwardian theatrical scene, while Smith's role here represents an early stage in his long and successful career.
