ZUM4891921: Nov. 11, 1953 - Playwright (injured in motor car accident) attends rehearsal on invalid's chair - Seated on an invalid's chair Gabriel Marcel well known French author, attends rehearsal of his new play “” The road to the Summit””” at the Vieux Colombier Theatre, Paris. Surrounding him are Madeleine Ozeray who is starring in the play and the director of the theater Anet Badel. Marcel was injured in a motor car accident two months ago. He was carried from his bed to the theatre this morning. Nov 11/53 / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4892353: Nov. 11, 1953 - The Veteran Car Run 'Old Crocks' On London-Brighton Trip. George Formby Takes Part. Over a hundred and eighty 'old Crocks' some dating back to 1895 - took part in the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car run - in the heavy rain today. Keystone Photo Shows: - George Formby the comedian sits alongside the driver Mr. F.S. Bennett in a 6 1/2 hp. 1903 Cadillac - when they took part in the ancient car race from Hyde Park this morning.. George intends to drive part of the way - and is well protected against the weather. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4893599: Nov. 11, 1953 - The modernest Opera of the World...... is the re-built Nationaltheater of Munich, which was re-opened on 21.11.1963. After the Opening-Ceremony in the morning, in the evening the opera” Frau ohne Schatten by Richard Strauss was performanced. OPS Prince Konstantin of Bavaria with his wife in the foyer of the theatre. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4893833: Nov. 11, 1953 - Stars prepare for the” Toy Symphony”. Anna Neagle Conducts.: Many well known stars are taking part in the” Toy Symphony” which is being held at the Savoy hotel this evening in aid of the Musicians Benevolent fund. Screen star Anna Neagle is to conduct an orchestra which includes many well known personalities in the Musical world including Eileen Joyce, Sir John Barbirolli and Sir Malcolm Sergeant, who will all take part - playing unusual instruments such as the triangle etc / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4894670: Nov. 11, 1953 - Press reception for Screen stars returning from location in Africa.: A reception was held this afternoon at Stratford Court, Oxford Street for screen stars John Calvert and his wife Ann Cornell who have just returned to this country after filming 'Africa's Strange Horizons' in Africa during which they trekked over 800 miles to find the right rentals / Bridgeman Images