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4 unusual facts about George Robey


Amyas Borton

The usage came about because Borton was probably the first pilot to shout the words "Archibald, certainly not" (from a popular music-hall song written by George Robey) as he flew between the exploding German shells.

Handsworth Rugby Union Football Club

In June 1891 he made his first professional stage appearance as George Robey.

Royal Aquarium

George Robey made his first professional appearance at the Aquarium in 1891.

Violet Loraine

She was given the leading female part, Emma, opposite George Robey playing Lucius Bing.


Tom Shale

Making his first professional appearance in 1885, he was a regular in pantomime, playing 'Buttons' in Cinderella and King Stoneybrokish in Jack and the Beanstalk with George Robey and Barry Lupino.


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