A man who could not find a match for Wills Gold Flake cigare
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A man who could not find a match for Wills Gold Flake cigare
Gentleman in a private theatre box who couldn t find a match, kindly receives a light from a hot poker by a clown on the stage. Date: 1930
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph from the year 1930, a gentleman is seen seated in a private theatre box, engrossed in the performance on the stage below. The ambiance of the indoor theatre is set with plush red velvet seats and ornate gold decorations adorning the walls. However, the gentleman's attention is drawn away from the stage as he realizes he has run out of matches to light his Wills Gold Flake cigarettes. Suddenly, a clown, who was performing on the stage below, notices the gentleman's predicament. With a mischievous grin, the clown reaches into the fire pit and retrieves a red-hot poker. Approaching the theatre box, the clown extends the poker towards the gentleman, offering to light his cigarette. The gentleman, initially taken aback by the clown's unconventional method, hesitates for a moment before accepting the light. With a grateful nod, he takes a deep puff on his Gold Flake cigarette, the smoke curling up towards the theatre's high ceiling. The clown, satisfied with his deed, retreats back to the stage, leaving the gentleman to enjoy his smoke and the rest of the performance. This photograph captures a moment of unexpected kindness and camaraderie between a theatre-goer and a performer, highlighting the unique atmosphere of indoor entertainment during the 1930s. The image also serves as a reminder of the simple pleasure of sharing a smoke with a fellow human being, even in the most unlikely of circumstances.
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