I would be pleased to provide details of the book if requested. Jun 24, 2009 several friends have asked if i have a book of stanley holloway monologues the answer is yes and a couple of years ago i keyed them all into my word processor i knew most of them anyway. The stanley holloway monologues by michael marshall. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Stanley holloway was a british actor and singer, primarily known for comic monologues and songs. The book was ghostwritten by the writer and director dick richards and published in 1967.
The stanley holloway monologues stanley holloway, michael marshall, bill tidy on. So, pale as a sheet, i crawled in the kings head, the barmaid sobbed,oh you poor fellow, and then she said, on the slate you owe just one pound ten, youd better pay up, we shant see you again. So reading his book of instructions to make himself doubly sure then in an official manner proceeded to knock on the door. In total he wrote sixteen monologues for stanley holloway, whilst holloway himself wrote only five. The english comic singer, monologist and actor, stanley holloway 18901982, had a 54year. Holloway was an actor and entertainer notable for his comic and character roles, and for his eccentric and outrageous monologues. The stanley holloway monologues by michael marshall, 9780241103067, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The stanley holloway monologues by michael marshall whsmith. Theres a famous seaside place called blackpool thats noted for fresh air and fun and mr.
He was a business man, politican, cricketer and author. Stanley augustus holloway was born on 1 st october 1890, at east ham, london, the son of george holloway, a law clerk, and his wife, florence bell, and was named after the explorer h m stanley. Stanley augustus holloway, obe 1 october 1890 30 january 1982 was an english movie actor, comedian, singer, poet and monologist. It features the muchloved characters such as albert ramsbottom, sam small, and king arold. Stanley holloway the classic monologues 2000, cd discogs. Holloway tried to make a go of his first job as a clerk in a billingsgate fish market, but the call of the theatre was loud and strong. Most prominent among his recordings are those of three series of monologues that he made at intervals throughout his career. More monologues and songs 1st edition by stanley holloway, michael marshall, bill tidy mbe isbn. The stanley holloway monologues michael marshall download.
He was described as medium height, quiet with a droll sense of humour. Stanley holloways monologue, concerning a military contretemps on the. Pdf the stanley holloway monologues download full pdf. Stanley holloway albert and the lion lyrics lyricsfreak. It is currently part of the london borough of newham, in east london. He mainly recorded songs from musicals and revues, and he recited many monologues on various subjects. A collection of stanley holloways monologues featuring young albert ramsbottom, samuel small and others. Shop for the stanley holloway monologues from whsmith. If youre a fan of stanley holloways famous monologues, youll jump at this chance to join in with the fun. If you dont know stanley holloway, this is a good way to introduce him.
Stanley holloway albert and the lion lyrics genius lyrics. Download the stanley holloway monologues ebook in pdf, epub, mobi. The stanley holloway monologues by stanley holloway goodreads. Stanley holloway have you heard how young albert ramsbottom was evacuated from home with his mother, clean socks and a toothbrush some syrup of figs and a comb. Holloway adopted a northern accent for the character. He was famous for his comic and character roles on stage and screen, especially that of alfred p. Sep 30, 1979 a collection of stanley holloway s monologues featuring young albert ramsbottom, samuel small and others.
The english comic singer, monologist and actor, stanley holloway 18901982, had a 54year recording career, beginning in the age of acoustic recording, and ending in the era of the stereophonic lp. Visit musicmagpie for great deals and super savings with free delivery today. How could a book of monologues as recited by stanley holloway be anything other than excellent. Ramsbottom went there with young albert, their son a fine. Songs and monologues of stanley holloway wikipedia. Sir robert michael marshall, usually known as just michael marshall, was born in sheffiled in 1930. Download pdf the stanley holloway monologues book full free. Albert and the lion a stanley holloway monologue youtube.
The times commented, for absolute delight there is nothing to compare with mr. Stanley holloway, more monologues and songs book, 1980. Stanley holloway is the author of the stanley holloway monologues 4. His work includes a biography of jack buchanan the timetable of technology, gentlemen and players and the book of comic and dramatic monologues. He was also known for his comic monologues and songs, which he performed and recorded. Here, for the first time, is complete collection of actor and entertainer stanley holloway s incomparable comic monologues, which he performed between 1929 and 1941.
Whether you use this book to discover works to recited yourself or whether its just for reading it is a great piece of entertainment and i warmly recommend it. Stanley holloways monologue, concerning a military contretemps on the eve of waterloo perfect, even to the curled moustache and the lancashire accent of the stubborn guardsman hero. Stanley holloway born stanley augustus holloway was born on the 1st october 1890 in london, england, uk and died on the 30th january 1982 in littlehampton, england, uk. Holloway oversaw the publication of three volumes of the monologues by or associated with him. There is a building named after him at 2 coolfin road, newham, london, called stanley holloway court. Stanley holloway on allmusic 2002 best known to the mainstream audience for his. Stanley augustus holloway, obe 1 october 1890 30 january 1982 was an english stage and film actor, comedian, singer, poet and monologist. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Marriott, edgar was born 5th october, 1880 in kirkcudbright, scotland and was half brother to the novelist edgar wallace.
The stanley holloway monologues also available for read online in mobile and kindle. Some are a little dated now but many still stand up as amusing recitations and worth learning for a nice party piece. The english comic singer, monologist and actor, stanley holloway, had a 54year recording career, beginning in the age of acoustic recording, and ending in the era of the stereophonic lp. Monologues by marriott edgar, stanley holloway and others marriott edgar wrote comical poems for the pleasure of all generations, particularly in the north of england. Stanley holloway penny on the drum cd, compilation europe 2000 added.
My word, you do look queer by stanley holloway monologues. Marriott edgar 18801951, born george marriott edgar in kirkcudbright, scotland, was a poet, scriptwriter and comedian, best known for writing many of the monologues performed by stanley holloway, particularly the albert series. Stanley holloway poems by the famous poet all poetry. Holloway entitled his autobiography wiv a little bit o luck after the song he performed in my fair lady. He toured with stanley holloway in the cooptimists and was affectionately known to his friends as george. Looking for the stanley holloway monologues michael marshall paperback. Here, for the first time, is complete collection of actor and entertainer stanley holloways incomparable comic monologues. Jun 17, 2012 a performance that combines the comic monlogues, albert and the lion and the return of albert, both written by the scottish wordsmith marriott edgar and performed to great acclaim in the 1930s by. The stick with the orses ead andle they decided that theyd leave behind to keep safe with the things they werent wanting like their gasmasks and things of that kind.
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If you are already familiar with stanley, this collection is a good value. Edgar became known for his witty dittys such as the lion and albert, aggie the elephant, and the magna charta, which were immortalized in popular monologues performed by actor stanley holloway. The stanley holloway monologues by stanley holloway. The lion and albert by marriott edgar famous poems, famous. I was fascinated by a book that i had found, written by stanley holloway in the 1950s, in which there were several monologues written by him and others, but mostly written by the master of the humorous monologue marriott edgar i never have discovered whether marriott was his first or last name. A collection of authors comic monologues, performed between 1929 and 1941. They featured sam small, albert ramsbottom, and historical events such as the battle. Apr 22, 20 stanley holloway the lion and albert bearzrecords. Stanley holloway born stanley augustus holloway was born on the 1st october 1890 in london, england, uk and died on the 30th january 1982 in a nursing home in littlehampton, england, uk. Macbeth by william shakespeare original release date 1 january 2012 audio book. In 1965, manor park was incorporated into greater london, as part of an administrative reform. Thousands of products are available to collect from store or if your orders over. A collection of authors comic monologues, performed betwe.
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