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some background on the chap who played one of my favorite screen characters, Dr. Pretorius from “The Bride of Frankenstein”
He also wrote a book in the late 1920s, “Practically True.” I’ve read excerpts and it’s witty, delicious, and rather camp. Searching for a copy as I type.
I was enchanted when I started hearing his back-story, and then I found out a friend of mine has a site devoted to Ernest Thesiger and his works, am working on post to highlight it now.
I do hope you find it. My grandfather didn’t do anything as beautiful, but I suspect his interest in craft work arose out of WW1 rehab as well. I expect the same could be said for his brother who was skilled at macrame, amongst other things.
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Reblogged this on Travalanche and commented:
some background on the chap who played one of my favorite screen characters, Dr. Pretorius from “The Bride of Frankenstein”
He also wrote a book in the late 1920s, “Practically True.” I’ve read excerpts and it’s witty, delicious, and rather camp. Searching for a copy as I type.
I absolutely loved this!
I was enchanted when I started hearing his back-story, and then I found out a friend of mine has a site devoted to Ernest Thesiger and his works, am working on post to highlight it now.
oh Great! I am looking forward to it
Extraordinary talent.
I am searching for his autobiography, “Practically True.” I have a feeling when I find it I am in for a treat!
I do hope you find it. My grandfather didn’t do anything as beautiful, but I suspect his interest in craft work arose out of WW1 rehab as well. I expect the same could be said for his brother who was skilled at macrame, amongst other things.