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Fred Davys Fred Davys i(A146791 works by) (birth name: David Davy Parkinson) (a.k.a. Professor Davys)
Born: Established: 1853 West Yorkshire,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 1944 West Wyalong, West Wyalong area, Central West NSW, New South Wales,
Gender: Male
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1 In a Fog Fred Davys , 1890 single work musical theatre humour Described as a comedietta, the story line concerns a cockney valet de chambre named Adolphus Lavender (originally played by Harry Rickards) who leaves the service of aristocracy for that of a country gentleman, Benjamin Bibbington. A 'fog' is created in the mind of the latter when he mistakes Adolphus for Theophilus Swanhopper Esq, a suitor to his daughter (Madge). Another major character is Jemima Jane, a superior but obtrusive housemaid.
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