Daily Mirror Of The 1950S. ( And Earlier )

[derekpara]

Don't know if there are any other ancients like me out there who were around in the 1950s who can recall the amusing strip cartoons of the Daily Mirror in those days.

There was one about the escapades of Jane, a blond bombshell who bore a resemblance (accidental ? ) to Marylin Monroe, and a character who I think was called Ruggles. He looked a little like Captain Mainwaring of Dad's Army. I know there a few more - can anyone dust off the cobwebs and help out ?

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[cashier]

Andy Capp and Flo.

[cashier]

The Perishers.

[Buenchico]

Full list (hopefully) here:
http://john-adcock.blogspot.com/2015/02/daily-mirror-comic-strips-1919-2011.html

[jno]

rumour had it that during the war, the British Army made big advances in North Africa whenever Jane lost her clothes

https://tinyurl.com/y7amyyoq

[derekpara]

Well done, all.

I've just remembered one not in your link, Chris. It was a certain Captain Reilly Ffoulle (?) and his motley crew. Ring a bell anywhere ?

[Buenchico]

It's listed as 'Just Jake':
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_Jake

[derekpara]

Thanks, Chris.

[johnk]

Was one the perishers and the inch thick ketchup butties

[waterboatman]

Jane had trouble keeping her clothes on!

[murraymints]

lol..Alf Tupper of the track was a fav of mine .. and Roy of the Rovers !! had an older brother !!