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Held atUniversity of London, Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies

Reference codeMiller/1/1/1

Date1940

Scope and ContentTwo draft typescripts of 'Der Führer spricht', the Hitler parody sketch written by Martin Miller (MM) and first performed by him at the Laterndl Theatre in London as part of the company's cabaret production "Blinklichter" in January and February 1940. It was then performed and broadcast on the BBC's German Service on 1 April 1940. There is also a photocopy of a document of unclear original but possibly publicity material or a newspaper review, which contains the speech and shows a photograph of MM performing as Hitler at the Laterndl in February 1940.

Conditions governing accessOpen. At least 48 hours' notice is required for research visits.

Extent3 items, 8 leaves

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contains 10 parts
Martin Miller and Hannah Norbert-Miller Archive
Miller | undated [15th century], 1897-1996
fonds
- contains 5 parts
  Play scripts, poems, production notes and source material
  Miller/1 | undated [1930-c1990]
  series
  - contains 12 parts
    Pre-1945 scripts written by Martin Miller
    Miller/1/1 | 1940-1943
    sub-series
    
    Typescripts of 'Der Führer spricht'
    Miller/1/1/1 | 1940
    file

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