Brigadier Gerard at the Imperial Theatre (article 28 march 1906)
"Brigadier Gerard" at the Imperial Theatre is an article published in The Bystander on 28 march 1906.
The play was Brigadier Gerard with Lewis Waller as the Brigadier.
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"Brigadier Gerard" at the Imperial Theatre: The Brigadier (Mr. Lewis Waller) crosses swords with Major Olivier (Mr. Frank WooIfe)
Brigadier Gerard is attached to a new regiment — the Hussars of Conflans. His new comrades have heard of his exploits, and prepare a trap for one whom they imagine is merely a braggart. They lead him on to talk of his adventures, and particularly of the regard Napoleon entertains for him. The unsuspicious Brigadier, delighted at finding himself in the company of such appreciative listeners, warms to the recital of his campaigning. Finally, the Hussars show that they have been making a fool of their new officer by bursting into contemptuous laughter. The fiery Brigadier challenges the whole lot of them, and is at work upon their leader, a bully, named Major Olivier, when the Colonel enters and stops the duel.
[Photo Ellis and Wallery.]
