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Dan Leno: Hys Booke

By: Dan Leno, Tim Simpson
Narrated by: George Pettingell
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With these great representatives of comedy, Dan Leno need not fear comparison. In petticoats, and as a representative of various women of the lodging-house and slavey Class, he would have beaten Jimmy Rogers at his own game. When we see Dan Leno as a woman, and hear his delightful patter, it never strikes us that it is a man imitating a woman. 'It is a woman who stands before us, the veritable Mrs. Kelly, not a burlesque of the sex, but the actual thing. He catches every expression, every trick, every attitude, every in?

Exon of voice and all is done Without offense or suspicion of vulgarity. In his grim earnestness consists his humor. The comedian who laughs at his jokes soon becomes wearisome, but it is Dan Leno's astonished face when he looks at the laughing audience that gives him his power. In brief, a most admirable, versatile, persuasive, volatile, and intense comedian and artist. Whenever he is on the stage, be it theatre or music hall, he holds his audience tight in his power. They cannot get away from him. He is the monarch of all he surveys.

Dan Leno is a great comedian who can hold his own against others in his field. He excels in playing female characters, such as those from the lodging-house and slavey classes. When he portrays a woman, he does it so convincingly that the audience forgets that he is a man. Leno can capture every aspect of the female character, from the expressions to the voice, without coming across as vulgar or offensive. His humor stems from his seriousness, and he can keep the audience engaged by appearing genuinely surprised and amused at their laughter. Overall, Dan Leno is a versatile and intense comedian who has the power to captivate his audience and keep them entertained.

©2024 Tim simpson (P)2024 Tim Simpson

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