Martyn Green as Lord Chancellor

This clip of the Lord Chancellor's entrance in Iolanthe captures Martyn Green's performance of the role originated by George Grossmith. It is from "The Great Gilbert and Sullivan" released in 1953.

[@SarahB1863]

That guy holding his train does a good job of keeping up!

[@NPorganist]

Martyn Green and I have one thing in common at least - the same birthday (April 22). A worthy successor to Sir Henry Lytton. Pity there aren't any stereo recordings of him.

[@trinitymplayers]

There are plenty of recordings of him in existence, though.

[@Gravelgratious]

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[@barrymalkin4404]

@@trinitymplayers Plus this movie and his appearances on Alistair Cooke's 1950s Omnibus television show showcases his physical wit as well as his clear diction and amused reactions to the lyrics.

[@th2184_cma_.]

I liked how he clicked his heels!

[@Arkelk2010]

I love the way the footman (?) carrying the train dances in step.

[@trinitymplayers]

The proper title is train bearer.

[@Arkelk2010]

@trinitymplayers. Thank you.

[@barrymalkin4404]

@@Arkelk2010 The trainbearer was cute. 🙂

[@EMGColonel]

I can't understand how anyone could dislike this - This is how things were done before "New Labour" not only abolished Hereditary Peers but also The Lord Chancellor himself - for No good reason ! New Labour - New Public Hangings !

[@Pinkdam]

Well said, Colonel.

[@barneswriter]

I think the film is actually called The Gilbert and Sullivan Story

[@stevenmathers6661]

The American release was called "the great"

[@rafflesling9855]

i would love to wear the peer costume. where can i get it?

[@seanmaher3518]

I'm playing Strephon in two weeks. The peer costumes really aren't that complicated actually.

[@karldelavigne8134]

Ede and Ravenscroft. But first you need to be elevated to the peerage 🙄

[@barrymalkin4404]

@@karldelavigne8134 Don't put the royal cart before the horse.🐴

[@nigelgreen9369]

The singing Doctor Who

[@manfredatee]

Um... I thought there still were both of those.