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This satire on World War I (and by extension against war in general), was a surprise hit. It was adapted by the BBC for radio, and in 1969, Richard Attenborough transformed it into a film. His star-studded cast included Dirk Bogarde, John Gielgud, John Mills, Kenneth More, Laurence Olivier, Corin Redgrave , Michael RedgraveMargaret Lockwood in The Lady Vanishes (1938) Sir Michael Redgrave ( March 20, 1908 March 21, 1985) was an English actor. Born in Buckinghamshire, the son of Australian silent film star Roy Redgrave, he attended Cambridge University and briefly taught sch, Vanessa RedgraveMichelangelo Antonioni's Blowup ( 1966) Vanessa Redgrave (born January 30, 1937) is an English actress, a member of the Redgrave acting dynasty. Her parents were Sir Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson. Her sister, Lynn Redgrave, and brother, Corin Redgra, Ralph RichardsonSir Ralph David Richardson ( December 19, 1902 1983) was an English actor, one of a group of theatrical knights of the mid- 20th century who, though more closely associated with the stage, did their best to make the transition to film. Richardson was born, and Maggie SmithDame Margaret Natalie Smith Cross (born December 28, 1934 in Ilford, Essex), better known as Maggie Smith is a British film, stage, and television actress. She was appointed a Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 1990 (see B.

The stage show is traditionally performed in pierrotPierrot is a stock character of pantomime. A zanni, he wore a loose white tunic with big buttons and white pantaloons. His face was painted white. A creation of Giuseppe Giaratone or Geratoni. See also Commedia dell'arte. Commedia dell'arte. costumes, and features such World War I era songs as It's A Long Way To TipperaryIt's A Long To Tipperary is a music hall and marching song written by Jack Judge and Harry Williams in 1912. The well known chorus is: It's a long way to Tipperary It's a long way to go. It's a long way to Tipperary To the sweetest girl I know Goodbye Pic, Pack Up Your Troubles and Keep The Home Fires Burning . However, harsh images of war and shocking statistics are usually projected onto the backdrop, providing a stark contrast with the comedy of the action taking place before it.

In recent years, it has faced criticism as being a one-sided portrayal of the events of the Great War and, in particular, its leaders, such as Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig.