Gilbert's book of pantomimes, acting charades, parlor theatricals, and tableaux ... Illustrated with numerous fine engravings, showing exactly how everything should be done (1878)
Williams, Henry T., McManus-Young Collection (Library of Congress) · New York, Hurst, c1878. · leaf 19
ehind the screen that can do it, makes a noise with his mouth like the sawing of wood. If there should not be anyone who can im- itate that sound, there may be a person placed behind the light with a realsaw and a piece of wood. The doctor next takes off the arm and holds it up in triumph,… … life restored.” John jumps over the light. ‘The doctor still continues talking. ‘This instantaneous composition is the great- est invention of the age; it is made from the real Egyptian mummy dust, and was invented by a mummer, who, having be- come amummy, cast about in his mind how he might be en-…
Amateur plays · Shadow shows · Tableaux
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