Martin-Harvey, John, Sir, 1863-1944
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Shaw was an Irish comic dramatist, literary critic, and Socialist propagandist. Martin-Harvey was an English actor, producer, and theatre manager.
From the description of Papers concerning Bernard Shaw, 1908-1937. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 83426546
From the guide to the Papers concerning Bernard Shaw, 1908-1937 and undated., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)
Martin-Harvey was an English actor, producer and theatre manager.
From the description of Speeches, 1934-1938 and undated. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79619752
From the guide to the Sir John Martin-Harvey speeches, 1934-1938 and undated., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)
English actor and manager, Martin-Harvey received his greatest critical acclaim for the role of Oedipus Rex, though he was best known for his romantic roles in melodrama.
From the description of Papers, 1895-1945 (inclusive), 1911-1924 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79464598
From the guide to the Papers, 1895-1945 (inclusive), 1911-1924 (bulk)., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, )
Biography
Sir John Martin-Harvey (1863-1944) was an English actor-manager and member of Henry Irving's Lyceum Theatre company in London for fourteen years before inaugurating his own management of the Lyceum in 1899. His performances included parts in: The Only Way, A Cigarette Maker's Romance, The Breed of Treshams, and Oedipus Rex, among others.
From the guide to the Sir John Martin-Harvey Papers, 1900-1945, (University of California, Davis. General Library. Dept. of Special Collections.)
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Subjects:
- Theater
- Theater
- Theater
- Theater
- Theater
- Actors
- Acting
- Bible plays, English
- Costume design
- English literature
- Passion plays
- Plays, English
- Playwriting
- Theaters
Occupations:
- Actors
- Costume designers
- Dramatists
- Scenographers
Places:
- England (as recorded)
- England--London (as recorded)
- England (as recorded)
- England (as recorded)
