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Frederick John Westcott (26 March 1865 – 17 September 1941), best known by his stage name Fred Karno, was an English theatre impresario of the British music hall. [1] As a comedian of slapstick he is credited with popularising the custard-pie-in-the-face gag . [ 2 ]
Jan 18, 2004 · FRED KARNO'S ARMY - "A humorous nickname applied to the new British army raised during the First World War, in allusion to Fred Karno, the comedian and producer of stage burlesques, whose real name was Frederick John Westcott (1866-1941). At the time Fred Karno's company was a household name through its high-spirited and eccentric performances.
Oct 11, 2019 · Friday 11 October 2019. reading time: 5 min, 1241 words. out of time history. From growing up on the streets of Nottingham to becoming a pioneer of British comedy, few people made as great an impact on the entertainment industry as Fred Karno. Credited with discovering Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, his meteoric rise to fame was only matched ...
Fred Karno Fun Factory on the Road, pictured 100 years apart Fred Karno was born Fredrick Westcott in Exeter in 1866, the eldest of seven children of a cabinet maker. By the time Fred had become forty-eight he was already an entrepreneur of slapstick comedy with a flair for publicity. He built himself an elaborate studio headquarters at 26 ...
Fred Wescott, better known as Fred Karno, transformed the music hall by creating a riot of laughter out of chaos, originating the custard pie in the face. The poor lad who left Nottingham for a tough apprenticeship as an acrobat in Victorian showbusiness rose through flair and persistence to be one of the greatest impresarios and showmen in the world.
Jan 18, 2004 · Can anyone tell me, please, why we say Fred Karno's Circus to describe something which is chaotic? I know Fred Karnow made his fame & fortune from Fred Karnow's Circus and his list of recruits to his troupe was extensive including Charlie Chaplin, Stan Laurel etc etc. Any idea? Thank you. Chris. Fred Karno's Army ESC 18/January/04. Phrase Finder.
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David Crump, foreword David Robinson. “If in doubt fall on your arse.”. That was the mantra of Fred Karno: acrobat, comedian, writer, music hall impresario, film producer and the undisputed king of slapstick. From his famous nursery of nonsense, the ‘Fun Factory’, the Guv’nor conquered the world, built an empire, made millions and ...
