The Two Obadiahs
Synopsis
George Grossmith and Edmund Payne were two of the biggest stars of the London stage in the early twentieth century. On 21 March 1911, they recorded The Two Obadiahs, subtitled "The Young Obadiah and the Old Obadiah, A Moral Song by HP Lyste". They regularly performed this song at music halls, and the same year they made this short film using Cecil Hepworth's early synchronized sound-on-disc system known as the Vivaphone. Only about two thirds of the film still exist.
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George Grossmith and Edmund Payne: The Two Obadiahs
Type: Clip • Published 2026-09-28
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- HP Lyste
- Original Score
- HP Lyste
- Original Title
- The Two Obadiahs
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
- Production Studios
- Hepworth Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
HP Lyste
HP Lyste
Cecil M. Hepworth
Department Leadership Roster
HP Lyste
Writer
Cecil M. Hepworth
Producer
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What is The Two Obadiahs about?
George Grossmith and Edmund Payne were two of the biggest stars of the London stage in the early twentieth century. On 21 March 1911, they recorded The Two Obadiahs, subtitled "The Young Obadiah and the Old Obadiah, A Moral Song by HP Lyste". They regularly performed this song at music halls, and the same year they made this short film using Cecil Hepworth's early synchronized sound-on-disc system known as the Vivaphone. Only about two thirds of the film still exist.
Who directed The Two Obadiahs?
The Two Obadiahs was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Two Obadiahs?
The principal cast of The Two Obadiahs includes George Grossmith, Edmund Payne.
When was The Two Obadiahs released and how long is it?
The Two Obadiahs was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Two Obadiahs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Two Obadiahs was composed by HP Lyste.