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Consul Peter: 1909
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 10/26/2008 - 6:17pm.
1909. "Consul Peter smoking." Peter, "famous monkey of the Parisian music halls," was an act at Oscar Hammerstein's Paradise Roof Garden in New York. As the subject of "Consul Crosses the Atlantic," he was also perhaps the first chimp movie star. George Grantham Bain Collection glass negative. View full size.
The Titanic
Submitted by drastic_quench on Wed, 10/29/2008 - 2:11am.
Imagine if he'd been aboard that White Star ship. Hijinks ensue.
Monkey Suit
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Mon, 10/27/2008 - 1:09pm.
The animal rights activists might have groused about Consul Peter's cigar, but they'd have to admit that he had a superb tailor. Notice how well that double-breasted coat fits smoothly around his shoulders. His attendant's alligator handbag would have sent annoyed them too.
Paging PETA
Submitted by Mal Fuller on Sun, 10/26/2008 - 11:56pm.
Even though Consul Peter's cigar is uncut and unlit, PETA, had it existed, would have thrown a conniption fit over this picture. Now, there are few places left where people are allowed to smoke the things.
Adriatic
Submitted by ne_time_now on Sun, 10/26/2008 - 7:27pm.
Special Cable to THE NEW YORK TIMES.
June 17, 1909, Thursday
Oscar was returning on the White Star Line with his "star" (NYT, second item).
[This is about Oscar's uncle Arthur. Who was coming back with a contract for an appearance by Consul Peter, who was not on the boat since he was performing in London. - Dave]
To Paraphrase Churchill...
Submitted by slump on Sun, 10/26/2008 - 7:16pm.
"Never trust a monkey without vices."
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