Coaching A Little Sympathy
Posted on December 20, 2011 by James RileyDid I Mention the Mail? And the Newspapers? And the Snow? And how little profit I make on the Deal? You have to love John Stavers, the keeper of the Earl of Halifax tavern in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. For many years, if his advertisement (below) is to be believed, he maintained a stage […]Continue Reading »
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The Earl of Halifax & John Stavers (Day 10)
Posted on August 29, 2011 by James RileyA few frame-grabs from Saturday’s shoot with National Radio Talk show host Mike Gallagher playing the part of John Stavers, innkeeper of the Earl of Halifax tavern. We also are beginning to introduce animals in this episode (sheep, horses) and we’re doing it in measured numbers until we can manage a herd. This guy […]Continue Reading »
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