Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman (four acts and two settings), written by Eugene W. Presbrey and E. W. Hornung, and performed by Liebler and Co. at the Grand Opera House, Seattle, from October 12, to October 15, 1904.

   Scenes from Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman (four acts and two settings), written by Eugene W. Presbrey (American dramatist, 1853-1931) and E. W. Hornung (English author, 1866-1921), and performed by Liebler and Co. at the Grand Opera House, Seattle, from October 12, to October 15, 1904.

   The play was based on two of Hornung's short stories from The Amateur Cracksman. It also draws one of its characters from an 1886 play called Jim the Penman, by Charles Young. The story concerns a gentleman jewel thief who steals as much for excitement as necessity, and the efforts of a detective to catch him.

   The play was first produced by Liebler & Company, staged by Eugene W. Presbrey, with settings by Gates and Morange, and starred Kyrle Bellew. It had a tryout and some limited engagements starting in September 1903, before premiering on Broadway during October 1903. The production ran for 168 performances through March 1904, before prior scheduling commitments forced it to close.

"Raffles" at the Grand Opera House, in 1904. Includes Kyrle Bellew.

"Raffles" in 1904, at the Grand Opera House. Includes Kyrle Bellew.