Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/George Robey/archive1


 * The following is an archived discussion of a featured article nomination. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the article's talk page or in Wikipedia talk:Featured article candidates. No further edits should be made to this page.

The article was promoted by Graham Colm 07:30, 17 May 2014.

George Robey

 * Nominator(s): Cassianto talk  09:01, 5 May 2014 (UTC)

The English music hall comedian George Robey was perhaps best known for his "Prime Minister of Mirth" character and his humour which mixed everyday situations and observations with comic absurdity. Robey's naturally big, black eyebrows, together with his use of clown-like make-up, a wooden cane, black robes and small, black bowler hat, formed the appearance of the Prime Minister of Mirth which he used to entertain audiences at both a national and international level. He was envied by his colleagues for his ability to ad-lib and was adored by his country for his tireless fundraising which earned charitable organisations in excess of £2 million during both world wars. For this, he was made a CBE, and was later knighted shortly before his death in 1954. He was, according to his biographer Peter Cotes, "the finest entertainer of the English music hall tradition".

Together with the FA promotions of Dan Leno, Marie Lloyd and Little Tich, it would only seem right that I now bring the fourth biggest name in English music hall to the FAC stage. I would now be most interested to receive any comments and/or criticisms from any willing reviewers. Cassianto talk 09:01, 5 May 2014 (UTC)


 * Support. I was one of the peer reviewers and had my quibbles dealt with then. This delightful article meets all the FA criteria in my view. Tim riley (talk) 09:42, 5 May 2014 (UTC)

Image review by Crisco 1492

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 * Support on prose and images (my review was at PR). Good article on an interesting man. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 14:47, 5 May 2014 (UTC)

Comments from Jimfbleak

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 * Support and comments  Some minor comments, but nothing sufficient to affect my support for this fascinating article  Jimfbleak -  talk to me?  13:15, 5 May 2014 (UTC)

Comments from GabeMc

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 * Support - This article is well-written, well-researched and comprehensive, but more importantly its enjoyable reading. Nicely done once again, Cassianto! GabeMc  (talk&#124;contribs)  03:33, 6 May 2014 (UTC)


 * Support: Another satisfied peer reviewer. My (minor) concerns were addressed there, and I'm happy to support. Sarastro1 (talk) 22:21, 5 May 2014 (UTC)

Comments from Brianboulton

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 * Support: As far I'm concerned, you've answered all my main concerns adequately, and any further tweaks can be done post-FA. An excellent theatrical biography which summarises Robey's long and diverse career very well. Brianboulton (talk) 17:01, 10 May 2014 (UTC)


 * Support: I was a happy reader at PR and the standard has risen since then. Aside from these two small points: an excellent piece—certainly your strongest article to date. - SchroCat (talk) 13:42, 7 May 2014 (UTC)


 * Support, excellent article. Rothorpe (talk) 14:56, 9 May 2014 (UTC)


 * Support: I gave this article a rather thorough reading just before PR and have followed its progress closely since then. I think it is a comprehensive and well-written article about an important comedian whose career took some interesting twists and turns.  I enthusiastically support its advancement to FA.  -- Ssilvers (talk) 04:51, 12 May 2014 (UTC)

Comments from Dr. Blofeld

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 * Support A wonderfully well-written and researched article, I doubt a better article could really be produced on him. One of your greatest efforts to date IMO.♦ Dr. Blofeld  18:22, 12 May 2014 (UTC)

Source review

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Graham Colm (talk) 06:31, 17 May 2014 (UTC)


 * I would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody for their reviews and comments both at PR and here. Thanks to Nikkimaria for her thorough source review and to Ssilvers for his continuous help throughout. Cheers!  Cassianto talk 15:23, 17 May 2014 (UTC)
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