Thursday, 30 November 2000

Some scenes fro In Days Of Old performed at the St. James's Theatre, London, in 1899, probably in June.

Some scenes fro In Days Of Old performed at the St. James's Theatre, London, in 1899, probably in June.



The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, June 10th, 1899, "In Days Of Old" at the St. James's Theatre.
   a- Miss Violet Vanbrugh as Margaret of Anjou (Act III.).
   b- Miss Esme Beringer as Lady Agatha.
   c- Mr. H. V. Esmond as Adam Haygarth (Act II.).
   d- Mr. H. B. Irving as Ulick Beddart.


Thursday, 3 August 2000

Some scenes from The Education of Elizabeth written by Roy Horniman ( 1868 – 1930), and produced at the Apollo Theatre, London, in 1907.

Some scenes from The Education of Elizabeth written by the British playwright Roy Horniman ( 1868 – 1930), and produced at the Apollo Theatre (Shaftesbury Avenue), London, in 1907.



The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, November 2nd, 1907, "The Education of Elizabeth," at the Apollo Theatre.
   1- The luncheon given by the aristocratic Harry Fairfax (Mr. Marsh Allen) to Elizabeth Banks (Miss Miriam Clements) and her friends (who are all appearing in the chorus of a musical comedy), on the day when Harry asks Miss Banks to go abroad to be educated before returning to marry him.  (Miss Lettice Fairfax, Mr. Lawrence Grossmith, Mr. H. V. Esmond, Miss Miriam Clements, Mr. H.V. Surrey, Mr. H. Marsh Allen, Miss Florence Lloyd.
   2- Elizabeth and Harry, their troubles now behind them, just arriving at a happy understanding in the fourth act, as they discover they are still lovers, in spite of the change in Elizabeth.
   3- Elizabeth having greedily devoured school knowledge for two years, has returned to England so prim and demure a student that her old chorus-girl friend, Blanch Macyntyre (Miss Florence Lloyd) is offended at the teetotal, non-smoking, Chopin-playing superiority of her ways, and is seen accusing her of "giving herself airs," as she says, "You were a show-girl, and so was I!"
   4- Lucy Middleton (Miss Maude Millet) condoling with her brother, Harry Fairfax, on the fact that Elizabeth's education has been so great a success that the old bohemian charm has been schooled completely away from her, and with it her charm for Harry.
   5- The door being suddenly opened by Mrs. Hankey, the landlady (Miss Alice Beet), who was eavesdropping outside, falls into the room.  Mrs. Hankey is on a visit to the educated Elizabeth, who has run away to leave her lover, Harry, free, and who is now in poverty.



THE EDUCATION OF ELIZABETH, Billie Burke, 1921




Wednesday, 2 August 2000

Characters from The Girl I Left Behind Me (a play of 4 acts) written by Franklin Fyles (1847-1911) and David Belasco (1853-1931), and produced at the Adelphi Theatre, first 13 April 1895; next 15 April 1895.

   Characters from The Girl I Left Behind Me (a play of 4 acts) written by the American dramatists Franklin Fyles (1847-1911) and David Belasco (1853-1931),  and produced at the Adelphi Theatre, London, first 13 April 1895; next 15 April 1895.

   Franklin Fyles was born in November 1847 in Troy, New York, USA. He was a writer, known for The Girl I Left Behind Me (1915). He was married to Sarah E. Oliver. He died on July 4, 1911 in New York City, New York, USA.
   David Belasco (July 25, 1853 – May 14, 1931) was an American theatrical producer, impresario, director, and playwright. He was the first writer to adapt the short story Madame Butterfly for the stage.




The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, April 27th, 1895, showing the Cast from "The Girl I Left Behind Me" at the Adelphi Theatre.
1- General Kennion - Mr. F.H. Macklin.
2- Lucy Hawkesworth - Miss Cynthia Brooke.
3- Lieut. Parlow - Mr. W.L. Abingdon.
4- Major Burleigh - Mr. Charles Fulton.
5- Miss Millward as Kate Kennion, and Mr. William Terriss as Lieut. Hawkesworth.
6- Fawn - Miss Mary Allestree.
7- Mr. E.W. Gardiner as Dr. Penwick, and Miss Marie Montrose as Wilber's Ann.
8- Ladru - Mr. Julian Cross.
9- Mr. Chas. Fulton as Major Burleigh, and Miss Dora Barton as "Dick."







The Sketch, June 5th, 1895," showing the Photographs from "The Girl I Left Behind Me," at the Adelphi.
     a- Kate Kennion (Miss Millward).
     b- Wilber's Ann (Miss Marie Montrose) and Dr. Penwick (Mr. E. W. Gardiner).
     c- John Ladru (Mr. Julian Cross).
     d- Fawn, Ladru's daughter (Miss Mary Allestree).
     e- Lieutenant Morton Parlow (Mr. Abingdon).
     f- Major Burleigh (Mr. Charles Fulton).
     g- General kennion (Mr. F. H. Macklin).
     h- Lieutenant Hawkesworth  (Mr. Terriss).


The Girl I Left Behind Me
Author: Franklin Fyles; Author: David Belasco; Composer: John Crook
Performances:  First 13 April 1895; Next 15 April 1895
Time:  8:00  Genre:  (Drama) drama; 4 acts
First Night Cast:
General Kennion: F[rancis] H. Macklin
Major Burleigh: Charles J. Fulton
Lieutenant Hawkesworth: William Terriss
Lieutenant Morton Parlow: W[illiam] L. Abingdon
Arthur Penwick, M. D.: E[dward] W. Gardiner
Private Jones: Geo[rge] W. Cockburn
John Ladru: Julian Cross
Dick Burleigh: Miss Dora Barton
Sergeant Dix: Akerman May
McGlynn: Richard Purdon
Andy Jackson: Edwin Rorke
Kate Kennion: Miss Jessie Millward
Lucy Hawkesworth: Miss Hope Dudley
Fawn: Miss Mary Allestree
Wilber's Ann: Miss Marie Montrose





Sunday, 2 April 2000

Some scenes from Bonnie Dundee (A Play in One Act) written by Lawrence Irving (1871 – 1914), and performed at the Royal Adelphi Theatre, London, in 1900.

Some scenes from Bonnie Dundee (A Play in One Act) written by the English dramatist and actor Lawrence Irving (1871 – 1914), and performed at the Royal Adelphi Theatre, London, in 1900.



The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, April 7th, 1900, "Bonnie Dundee" at the Adelphi Theatre.
   1- Sir Ewan (Mr. Goodhart).  Lord Kenneth (Mr. Sternroyd).  Lady Jean (Miss Ashwell).  Claverhouse (Mr. Taber).  - "The Lassie wants her kiss."
  2- Claverhouse (Mr. Taber).  King James II. (Mr. Mackintosh).  -  "Brave Claverhouse, forgive me."
   3- Mac Tarlity (Mr. Gurney).  Laird of Muck (Mr. John Willis).  -  "The question of precedence."  
   4- Lord Ochiltree (Mr. Fulton).  Anna La Riva (Miss Sheldon).  Lady Jean (Miss Ashwell).  "That's what he wrote to me."
   5- Claverhouse  (Mr. Taber).  Anna La Riva (Miss Sheldon).  "What have I done - what have you made me do ?"
   6- "Jamie"- The Waif (Miss Jacobi).



1900 LONDON Adelphi Theatre, Bonnie Dundee, Taber Fulton and Lena Ashwell 



Scenes from Bonnie Dundee at the Adelphi Theatre, 1900



Bonnie Dundee at the Adelphi, 1900




Wednesday, 29 March 2000

Some scnes from Peg O' My Heart written by the J. Hartley Manners (1870 – 1928), and performed at the Comedy Theatre probably in October, 1914.

Some scnes from Peg O' My Heart written by  the London-born playwright J. Hartley Manners (1870 – 1928), and performed at the Comedy Theatre probably in October, 1914. Peg o' My Heart, a 1912 play written by J. Hartley Manners, has three acts, a medium-sized cast, one setting, and moderate pacing. 



(The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, October 24th, 1914)


Thursday, 2 March 2000

Several scenes from With Flying Colours (a play of five acts) written by the British playwright Seymour Hicks (1871 – 1949) and Frederick G. Latham, and produced at the Adelphi Theatre, opening on 19 August 1899.

Several scenes from With Flying Colours (a play of five acts) written by the British playwright Seymour Hicks (1871-1949) and Frederick G. Latham, and produced at the Adelphi Theatre, London, opening on 19 August 1899.



The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, September 9th 1899, called "With Flying Colours" at the Adelphi Theatre. Page shows 6 Photographs as follows.
                      a- The Hero a Convict.
                      b- Hackett (Mr. Robert Pateman) at end of Death struggle with
                          Strangeways (Mr. W.L. Abingdon).
                      c- Mr. W.L. Abingdon. Mrs. Raleigh. Mr. Julius Knight.
                      d- Mary Derrick (Miss Sheldon); Wilfred (Mr. Aubrey Mallalieu); Sir
                          John Derrick (Mr. Vibart).
                      e- Dare (Mr. Julius Knight). Wilfred (Mr. Mallalieu).
                       f- Harry Belt (Mr. Harry Nicholls) disguised as a Sailor. Polly (Miss 
                          Florence Lloyd).



Scenes from 'With Flying Colours' at Adelphi Theatre, 1899

Preliminaries Commentary
 With Flying Colours
Author: Seymour Hicks; Author: Frederick G. Latham
Performances:  First 19 August 1899; Next 21 August 1899
Time:  7:30  Genre:  (Drama) new drama; 5 acts
First Night Cast:
Sir John Derrick: Henry Vibart
Wilfred Derrick (his son): Aubrey Mallalieu
Lotan Hackett (Sir John Derrick's manager): Robert Pateman
James Strangeways (formerly in the Navy): W[illiam] L. Abingdon
Harry Belt (manager of the bank): Harry Nicholls
Mr. Welldon (of Scotland Yard): H[enry] J. Carvill
Lieut. Charles Andover R. N.: Charles Thursby
Gen. Bellingfield (retired): C[harles] M. Lowne
Lieut. Richard Dare (of H.M.S. Defiance): Julius Knight
Lieut. Camperdown R.N. (of H.M.S. Defiance): Charles Wellesley
Lieut. Turrell (of H.M.S. Defiance): Harry Trevor
Midshipman Horatio Winter (of H.M.S. Defiance): Master Sefton
Bos'un Shelly: Webb Darleigh
Governor of Dartmouth Prison: Clarance Holt
Mary Derrick (Sir John Derrick's daughter): Miss Suzanne Sheldon
Polly Tumble (servant at the bank): Miss Florence Lloyd
Martha Belt (Harry Belt's wife): Mrs. Henry Leigh
Florence Hackett (Lotun Hackett's wife): Mrs. [Cecil] Raleigh
Convict 90 (a burglar): [A. C.] Hardie
Convict 64 (a clerk): Stanley Brett
Convict 48 (a Jew): Dudley Clinton
Convict 20 (a nobleman): F. G. Bayly
1st warder: R. Forsyth
2nd warder: Dilke
burglar's wife: Miss Mariette Hyde
quartermaster: [William] Dempsey
a waiter (Southampton Hotel): Hodding
mess waiter: T. Hill
detective: Hood
Kevin (gamekeeper): Baylis
railway porter: R. C. Elers
newsboy: Master Green
refreshment boy: Master Thornton
officers, convicts, yokels, sailors, b




Saturday, 29 January 2000

Some scenes from Angela written by George Duval and Cosmo Gordon Lennox (1868 – 1921), and performed at the Comedy Theatre, London, in 1907.

Some scenes from Angela written by George Duval and the British playwright Cosmo Gordon Lennox (1868 – 1921), and performed at the Comedy Theatre, London, in 1907.