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Mr. Cyril Maude

A real-life actor, mentioned in the preface as a performer of Shaw's plays.

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Also known as Mr. Cyril Maude, Cyril, Mr. Maude

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LMLittle Mother …ESEliza Shakespe…AVAnastasia Vull…BJBen JonsonO'O'FlahertyMCMr. Cyril Maude

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