Some scenes from The Triumph of the Philistines written by Henry Arthur Jones (1851 – 1929), and performed at the St. James's Theatre, in 1895.

Some scenes from The Triumph of the Philistines written by the English dramatist Henry Arthur Jones (1851 – 1929), and performed at the St. James's Theatre, in 1895.

Some scenes from The Wisdom of the Wise written by John Oliver Hobbes (1867 – 1906), and performed at the St. James's Theatre, in 1901.

Some scenes from The Wisdom of the Wise written by the Anglo-American dramatist John Oliver Hobbes (1867 – 1906), and performed at the St. James's Theatre, in 1901.

(The illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, January 12th, 1901)

Several scenes from The Prisoner of Zenda (a Romantic Play in a Prologue and Four Acts), adapted by Edward Rose (1849-1904) from Anthony Hope's Novel, and performed as the New Play at the St James's Theatre, in 1896.

Several scenes from The Prisoner of Zenda (a Romantic Play in a Prologue and Four Acts), adapted by the English playwright Edward Rose (1849-1904) from Anthony Hope's Novel, and performed as the New Play at the St James's Theatre, in 1896.

(The Illustrated London News, 11 January 1896.)

THEATRE PROGRAMME: ST JAMES'S THEATRE: THE PRISONER OF ZENDA . Adapted from Anthony Hope's Story By Edward Rose. 1896.

The Revival of "The Prisoner of Zenda," at the St. James's Theatre. 1909.
Prisoner of Zenda" Revived. - The New York Times (1909/02/19·)  LONDON, Feb. 18.—George Alexander successfully revived “The Prisoner of Zenda” to-night, Mr. Alexander appearing in his old part. Miss Stella Patrick Campbell was attractive as Princess...

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Some scenes from The Whip written by Cecil Raleigh (1856 – 1914) and Henry Hamilton, and produced at Drury Lane Theatre, London, in 1909.

Some scenes from The Whip written by  the English playwright Cecil Raleigh (1856 – 1914) and Henry Hamilton, and produced at Drury Lane Theatre, London, in 1909. 

A photograph of Marie Wilton as Nan in Good for Nothing at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London, in 1879.

A photograph of Marie Wilton as Nan in Good for Nothing at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London, in 1879.

Marie Effie Wilton, Lady Bancroft (1836–1921) was an English actress and theatre manager. She appeared onstage as Marie Wilton until after her marriage in December 1867 to Squire Bancroft, when she adopted his last name. 

Photographs of Ellen Terry as Portia in The Merchant of Venice, produced by C. J. James, at the Prince of Wales's Royal Theatre, from April 17, 1875.

Photographs of Ellen Terry as Portia in The Merchant of Venice, produced by C. J. James with the stage manager Mr. Coglan and the scene designer Gordon and Harford, at the Prince of Wales's Royal Theatre, from April 17, 1875. 

Ellen Terry performing as Portia inThe Merchant of Venice

In 1875, Terry was engaged at the Prince of Wales's Theatre managed by Wilton and her husband Squire Bancroft. In her first role there Terry gave an acclaimed performance as Portia in The Merchant of Venice. Godwin was in charge of the artistic designs, including Terry's costumes; even after the two separated in 1875, he continued to design Terry's costumes. 

Some scenes from Alias Jimmy Valentine written by the American playwright Paul Armstrong, and performed at the Comedy Theatre, London, in 1910.

Some scenes from Alias Jimmy Valentine is a 1909 play written by the American  playwright Paul Armstrong (1869–1915), based on the 1903 short story A Retrieved Reformation by O. Henry. It has four acts, a large cast, four settings, and fast pacing. This was performed at the Comedy Theatre, London, in 1910.