Arthur Bourchier as Old Bill, Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1
Arthur Bourchier in the role of Old Bill, the popular character created by Bruce Bairnsfather. Bourchier played the part in the original production of The Better Ole, a musical comedy based on the character, which was co-written by Bairnsfather and Arthur Elliot. Opening on 4 August 1917 at the Oxford Music Hall, London, it ran for over 800 performances
Picture No
10837806
Media ID
46138236
Size
3777px x 5425px
(2.8MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Foulsham & Banfield in The Graphic', 4 August 1917, page 158 and also in The Bystander', 1 August 1917 and
Date
1917
