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Will Fyffe
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Fyffe was born in Dundee in 1885. The son of a barn stormer he had the temerity to take Shakespeare to Kirkintilloch, Will Fyffe was very much a character actor. His studies of the Engineer, the Bridegroom in his 90s, the Glasgow working man, and perhaps above all that same working man infused with pride and delight at the birth of his son in You can come and see the Baby make his memory live on. He was so popular that a variety theatre in Glasgow ran a 'Will Fyffe' competition. Dozens of hopefuls entered, to sing I belong to Glasgow. Will, a great joker, entered for a bet. Heavily disguised as himself, he won second prize! Will Fyffe died in 1947. This collection includes photographs, press cuttings and programmes. Finding aids and descriptions
Image displayed is STA JLC PH 42
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