Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878

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Dates:
Birth 1804-02-13
Death 1878-11-06
Britons,
English,

Biographical notes:

Actor and theatrical manager.

From the description of Signature of Samuel Phelps, 1875. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453243

Phelps, a noted tragedian, took over the management of Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, in 1843, and presented a series of major Shakespearean revivals. His productions were notable for their pageantry as well as for Phelps' efforts to restore the Shakespearean text.

From the guide to the Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk)., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard University)

English actor/manager Phelps, a noted tragedian, took over the management of Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, in 1843, and presented a series of major Shakespearean revivals. His productions were notable for their pageantry as well as for Phelps' efforts to restore the Shakespearean text.

From the description of Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122506428

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Subjects:

  • Theater
  • Falstaff, John, Sir (Fictitious character)

Occupations:

  • Actors
  • Theatrical managers

Places:

  • England (as recorded)

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