Greetings reader
Prepare to be dazzled by fursuit history! During the Victorian Era, there were stage actors who specialized in playing animals in plays. These performances were remarkably similar to modern-day fursuit performances! If you're curious to see what this looked like back then, check out the 1924 silent movie "Peter Pan" were George Ali stars as Nana, the beloved dog. He even has top billing in the cast! It's a fascinating glimpse into a unique aspect of theatrical history.

Peter Pan 1924 (full film)
1hr 40min
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bNLJG_Kkug
A silent movie with panto-actor George Ali as Nana (the dog).
George Ali has top billing in cast of characters.

If you would like to read about the many other panto-actors, here are a few links

"If there was a Museum of Furry, theatrical “Panto-Animals” would be a major exhibit"
by Patch O'Furr
https://dogpatchpress.wordpress.com.....rry-pantomime/

"Theatrical Panto-animals, Part 2: Feedback, history and sources roundup"
by Patch O'Furr
https://dogpatch.press/2015/08/04/t.....nto-animals-2/

May this glimpse of history bring you a smile.
TG