Figure 1.--Punch and Judy shows were popular throughout the 19th century. The film depicts one in London. Oliver stops to watch a Punch and Judy show on his way home after visiting a book shop to buy books for his guardian who later proves to be his grandfather. This is a fascinating depiction of a Punch and Judy show with a view of the audience from the Punch and Judy theater. Click on the image for the outside view.

Punch and Judy shows were popular throughout the 19th century. The film depicts one in London. Oliver stops to watch a Punch and Judy show on his way home after visiting a book shop to buy books for his guardian who later proves to be his grabdfather. This is a fascinating depiction of a Punch and Judy show with a view of the audience from the Punch and Judy theter. The view offers a good scene of how children were depicted in the film. Oliver is at the left in a grey suit and military-style cap. HBC has developed some basic information about Punch and Judy shows.