Le Petit Filleul
Examiner of Plays' Summary:
A sentimental pretty little sketch of war-time in a humble quarter of Paris, where, in their poverty a couple of well-born girls find opportunity for cheering and helping an unknown 'filleul' or godson, whom they have adopted as their protégé at the front. One day the girls have a call from a wealthy lady to whom they tell of their gifts and letter to their adopted soldier; who, it seems, was first known to them through his writing to tell them the news and details of the death of his comrade, their brother. In reply their visitor announces herself as the mother of the 'filleul' to whom they have been so kind, and introduces her son, home on leave, to thank them in person for their goodness, and provide them with a more comfortable home. A pleasant little play of the moment, well-fitted to command the sympathy of a French audience. Recommended for license. Ernest A. Bendall
Licensed On: 19 Jan 1916
License Number: 23
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British Library Reference: LCP1916/1
British Library Classmark: Add MS 66122 W
Performances
| Date | Theatre | Type | |
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| 26 Jan 1916 | Leas Pavilion, Folkestone | Professional |
Licensed Performance
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Performed by Melle. Madeline Bovier (actor), Melle. Rita Coleman (actor), M. Henri Messiaen (actor), Melle. Zema Francan (Actor), M. Fernand Rombaut (Actor), M. Lucien Van Roye (Actor). Other acts on the same billing included: Piano Forte Solo of Chopin's 'Fantaisie' by Melle Monseur; rendering of 'Hymn of Love to England' by Mrs Rose E. Sharland; songs of 'Same as his father did before him' and 'Roaming in the gloaming' by Mr Percy Deal; Melle de Coen sang 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'Until'. Other songs are sung (it appears to be a variety performance).
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