Many scenes from The Man of Forty (a play in four acts) written by Walter Frith (1856-1941), and performed at the St. James's Theatre, London, in 1900.

   Many scenes from The Man of Forty (a play in four acts) written by the English authour Walter Frith (1856-1941), and performed at the St. James's Theatre, London, in 1900.
   First performed at the Theatre Royal, Manchester, on 27 October, 1898, and the revised version by George Alexander at the 28 March - 6 July 1900 at the St James Theatre, London.

(The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, May 19th, 1900)

1900 LONDON St James's Man of Forty Irving Villain Julie Opp Alexander

   This play was then produced in the USA by Daniel Frohman at Daly's Theatre, New York, playing from 26 November to 20 December, 1900. 

   The Man Of Forty : "A Modern Play" by Walter Frith. Produced by Daniel Frohman's Company at Daly's Theatre (NYC - 1900) starring John Mason, Edward Morgan, William Courtenay, Grant Stewart, Hilda Spong, Cecelia Loftus, Alison Skipworth, etc.

Five scenes from John Chilcote, M.P. written by Katherine Cecil Thurston, and performed at the St. James's Theatre, London, in 1905.

Five scenes from John Chilcote, M.P. written by the female Irish novelist Katherine Cecil Thurston (1874 –  1911), and performed at the St. James's Theatre, London, in 1905.

The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, May 27th, 1905, "John Chilcote, M.P.," at the St. James's Theatre.

1- The nerve -shattered John Chilcote, the famous politician, is a victim to drug-taking, and has arranged with John Loder, who is poor, healthy, and exactly like Chilcote in person, that Loder should take his place in society, parliament, &c., and so save him from efforts to which he is unequal.

2- John Loder, on taking up his duties, faces Chilcote's Secretary without the latter's knowing him from his real employer.  Loder is seen attempting to understand the entries in Chilcote's diary without arousing the secretary's suspicion.

3- Loder with Mr. Chilcote (Miss Miriam Clements) after the latter has discovered the deception practised on her.

4- Loder is after all found out by Lady Astrupp (Miss Marion Terry), through a scar on his finger, received in old days from her Ladyship's dog.

5- Chilcote soon falls a victim to his drugs, and leaves Loder to hope for the hand of Mrs. Chilcote, whom he has grown to love while impersonating her husband.

Mr. George Alexander plays both as Loder and Chilcote, excepting where, both men have to be on the stage together, when Mr. W. J. Thorold takes the "double."

   John Chilcote, M.P. was adapted for the stage by American playwright John Hunter Booth and opened on Broadway in 1917.

Some scenes from The Tree of Knowledge written by Henry James (1843 – 1916), and produced at the St. James's Theatre, in 1897.

   Some scenes from The Tree of Knowledge written by  the American-British author Henry James (1843 – 1916), and produced at the St. James's Theatre, in 1897.
   The Tree of Knowledge first appeared in the volume of short stories published under the collective title The Soft Side in 1900 – a remarkably productive year for Henry James.

(The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, November 6th, 1897)

Photographic portrait of the actress Constance Collier (1878-1955) as Belle in the Tree of Knowledge, at St James's Theatre, London Stereoscopic Company, 1897.

Fay Davis as Monica Blayne in The Tree of Knowledge, St. James’s Theatre, London, 1897

Principal characters

Peter Brench bachelor (50) and ‘writer’

Morgan Mallow his friend, a sculptor

Mrs Mallow Mallow’s wife

Lance (Lancelot) their son

Egidio their Italian footman

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Some scenes from The Bat written by Mary Roberts Rinehart (1876 – 1958) and Avery Hopwood (1882 – 1928), and directed by Colin Kemper at the St. James's Theatre, London, from 4th March to 9th March, 1922.

   Some scenes from The Bat (a three-act play) written by the American writer Mary Roberts Rinehart (1876 – 1958)  and the American playwright Avery Hopwood (1882 – 1928), first produced by Lincoln Wagenhals and Collin Kemper in 1920, and then directed by Colin Kemper at the St. James's Theatre, London, from 4th March to 9th March, 1922. 

   The story combines elements of mystery and comedy as Cornelia Van Gorder and guests spend a stormy night at her rented summer home, searching for stolen money they believe is hidden in the house, while they are stalked by a masked criminal known as "the Bat". 

The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News,  February 25th, 1922, "The Bat," at the St. James's Theatre.

1- Whet may not lurk hidden in even a harmless-looking roll of bread?

    (Mr. Arthur Wontner, Mr. Claude Rains, and Miss Nora Swinburne.)

2- The frightened maid points out some fresh terror to her mistress.

    (Miss Eva Moore and Miss Drusilla Wills.)

3- Fear!  Weird noises, mysterious telephone calls, lights suddenly extinquished.  The houshold exploring the latest phenomena.

Photograph of a scene from Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood's play, The Bat, St James's Theatre, 1922, signed by the subjects. The cast includes Eva Moore and Claude Rains.

THEATRE Scenes from 'The Bat' at St James's Theatre, 1922

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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.

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

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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