Bransby Williams (78 results)

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Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First. 293PP. ILLUSTRATED. A comprehensive review - great reference. An ex-library copy with usual marks. Despite this the book is in very good condition - clean and bright. It presents very nicely on the shelf. PARROTT BOOKS - established for over 20 years offering a prompt friendly and efficient service.…

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Jan, 1909, pp. 297-310+ Lge Color FoldOut Map "Map of Wales Showing Distribution of Mean Annual Rainfall," 12 x 17 Inches, Folded to 5 x 9 Inches, Paper extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, ex lib perfs lower part of map else VG, 1st ed.…

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Photopostkarte. Condition: Gut. Photopostkarte schwarzweiss, bildseitig von Bransby Williams mit Tinte signiert /// Bransby Williams (born Bransby William Pharez; 14 August 1870 - 3 December 1961) was a British actor, comedian and monologist. He became known as "The Irving of the music halls". Early years Born in Hackney, London, the son of William Meshech Pharez and Margaret Giles (née Booth), Bransby Williams began his working life as a tea taster in Mincing Lane before working in the design department of a wallpaper manufacturer.[2] He appeared as an amateur actor before turning professional doing impersonations of Dan Leno, Gus Elen, Joe Elvin, Albert Chevalier and other music hall stars in working men's clubs. His first appearance in a music hall was at The London Music Hall in Shoreditch on 26 August 1896, during which he gave impersonations of the leading actors of that time, including Henry Irving in The Bells, Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Svengali from the popular play Trilby, adapted from George Du Maurier's novel of the same name. In 1897 Williams first created a variety of characters, including many from the works of Dickens such as Mr Micawber, Uriah Heep, Bill Sikes and Fagin. In 1898 he appeared as Sydney Carton in The Noble Deed, based on A Tale of Two Cities at the Oxford Theatre.[3] He performed in monologues, recitations and sketches, including the Lounger and The Green Eye of the Yellow God.[4] Actor-manager Williams became a great success, and he appeared before King Edward VII at Sandringham House in a Royal Command Performance on 3 December 1903, when he performed the characters from Dickens as well as his impersonations of famous actors and comedians of the day. In 1905 and 1907 he toured in the United States. In 1922 Williams toured the UK with his own company as actor-manager, performing in a series of plays based on Dickens, including David Copperfield, Oliver Twist and Barnaby Rudge. In 1923 he purchased the stock of the late Sir Henry Irving, which he used in his tour of the Lyons Mail and in March of that year he played Hamlet for the first time at the Prince of Wales Theatre in Birmingham. Later he also bought the stock of Laurence and H.B. Irving.[5] In June 1923 he appeared at the Lyceum as both Micawber and Peggotty in David Copperfield, after which he and his company toured Canada. In 1924 Williams was engaged by J.C. Williamson to tour Australia, during which he performed his characters from Dickens and his impersonations of famous actors and comedians of that and former days, including Sir Henry Irving, Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Sir George Alexander, Dan Leno, Cyril Maude and Sir Charles Wyndham. The tour then moved on to New Zealand and South Africa. Williams regularly appeared in pantomime, making his first appearance in that medium playing the Baron in Babes in the Wood at the Shakespeare Theatre in Liverpool in 1906, and appearing at the London Palladium as 'Abanazer' in Aladdin in 1926. He appeared in a Royal Variety Performance before King George V and Queen Mary on 27 May 1926. Another tour of Canada in 1928 was a financial failure, and Williams returned to Great Britain in 1929 to appear in variety. Later years Later in his career Williams was a regular on radio and television. In 1946 he toured in an adaptation of Edward Percy's The Shop at Sly Corner.[4] In 1950 he played Ebenezer Scrooge in a BBC television version of A Christmas Carol.[6] Also in 1950, aged 80, he toured as Maddoc Thomas in The Light of the Heart. For the BBC he played the role of Mathias, made famous by Henry Irving, in a live television production of The Bells on 14 March 1950. He had first played the role on stage over fifty years before while on tour. He also was a guest on the BBC radio show Desert Island Discs on 4 November 1957 and appeared on BBC Television's This is Your Life in 1958, when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre. He appeared in a number of films, including Royal England, a Story of an Empire's Throne (1911); Hard Times (1915) as Gradgrind; the title role in Adam Bede (1918);[7] The Adventures of Mr Pickwick (1921);[8] Scrooge (1928), made in the DeForest Phonofilm sound-on-film process; The Common Touch (1941); Those Kids from Town (1942); Tomorrow We Live (1943); The Agitator (1945) and Judgment Deferred (1952).[9] He also made a number of audio recordings for Edison, including The Awakening of Scrooge and The Street Watchman's Christmas, both in 1913.[4] Following his death a plaque was unveiled to his memory in the actors' church St Paul's in Covent Garden by Sir Michael Redgrave. Personal life Williams married Emilie Margaret Dent in London on 20 February 1892. He died in London in 1961 aged 91 and was survived by his daughters, Winnie, Ida and Betty, and by his son, the actor Eric Bransby Williams. His eldest son, Captain William George Bransby Williams, MC, RFC (6 January 1898 - 12 May 1917) (known as "Sonny") was killed during World War I.[10][11] His body was never found. Bransby Williams's youngest daughter, Betty (1909-2001) had a son Eric Paul Corin (born 1948), who runs Magnificent Music Machines, near Liskeard in Cornwall.[12] Here, as well as hearing Player Pianos and the 1929 Wurlitzer Theatre Organ from the Regent Cinema, Brighton, one can hear recordings of Bransby Williams, on phonograph cylinders and 78 r.p.m. records.[13] Selected filmography Hard Times (1915) Adam Bede (1918) Soldiers of the King (1933) Hearts of Humanity (1936) The Song of the Road (1937) /// Autogramm Autograph signiert signed signee /// Standort Wimregal PKis-Box2-U008 WITHIN THE EU: shipping only to GERMANY and AUSTRIA due to the new EPR regulations. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 10.…

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Soft cover. Condition: Good. Recitation with musical [piano] accompaniments. Large folio, 6pp. Photo of Bransby Williams.

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Card. Condition: VG+. This is a vintage signature card bearing the autograph of British Actor, Bransby Williams [1870-1961]. Beginning his career on the British Stage, he appeared in 11 movies between 1918 and 1952. In 1918 he played the lead in the silent film 'Adam Bede', and in 1928 he played Ebeneezer Scrooge in the Movie 'Scrooge'. The card is inscribed - 'Sincerely Yours, Bransby Williams, Oct. 1911'. It is on a signature card 3 1/2" by 4 1/2". All signatures are guaranteed genuine or purchase price refunded. Autograph.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Ex-Library book. Library bound hardcover with faded spine and rubbed spine edges and ends and leading corners. Page block is slightly grubby. Library plate on inside front cover. Library sticker on top of FEP. Library stamps on half-title, title and catalogue pages and some text-pages (with no obstruction of text). Pages are lightly tanned. Neat pean marginalia and light stain on page 21. One dog-eared page. Binding is sound throughout. Folded plates tipped-in pages 7, 113. No dust jacket. T. Ex-Library.…

1st edition. Bookplate on front pastedown; binding tight; loss of colour (mildew) to black cloth on both boards; dust jacket (by Biro) worn, with tears & loss, & faded spine Used - Acceptable. Fair hardback in Fair dust jacket Used - Acceptable. Fair hardback in Fair dust jacket.

Wrappers. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 39 pages. Grey wrappers. Brochures issued to members. ["N.B. Members are specially urged to read the descriptive outline. The questions, as well as the suggested answers, will then be found more illuminating."] Appears to be one of 15 subjects comprising the International University Society's Course. Not dated. A bit of foxing.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In this charming book, Williams recounts his memories of working with Charles Dickens during the production of several of his works. His sketches and anecdotes provide a fascinating insight into the life and personality of one of the most influential writers of the 19th century. Anyone with an interest in Dickens or the history of literature will enjoy this book.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an insightful collection of character monologues adapted from Charles Dickens' unforgettable novels. Performed by Bransby Williams in theatres spanning England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the US and Canada, these monologues bring to life iconic Dickens characters, each with their own distinct traits and memorable dialogue. From Sydney Carton's nobility to Fagin's menacing charm, these performances capture the essence of Dickens' characters and the social commentary woven into their stories. The author's exploration of human nature through these carefully chosen monologues provides a captivating glimpse into the complexities of the human condition. This book offers a unique opportunity to experience the power and depth of Dickens' characters brought to life, offering a profound appreciation for his literary genius and the timeless themes his work explores. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…