Wilstach, Frank Jenners, 1865-1933

Frank Jenners Wilstach (1865-1933) was an American theatrical business manager, press agent, author, and compiler of A Dictionary of Similes. In addition to the dictionary, which was first published in 1916, he wrote a book and articles about Wild Bill Hickok.

From the guide to the Frank Jenners Wilstach papers, 1772-1933, 1915-1933, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Frank Jenners Wilstach (1865-1933) was an American theatrical business manager, press agent, author, and compiler of A Dictionary of Similes.

In addition to the dictionary, which was first published in 1916, he wrote a book and articles about Wild Bill Hickok.

From the description of Frank Jenners Wilstach papers, 1772-1933, bulk (1915-1933) (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 144652442

Frank Jeffords Wilstach (1865-1933), American theatrical manager and press agent, was the press representative for Sothern and Marlowe. Born in Indiana, he was the author of The Dictionary of Similes, 1916 and wrote a book and articles about Wild Bill Hickok.

E. H. Sothern (1859-1933), one of the great Shakespearean actors of his day, was born in New Orleans, educated in England and made his New York debut in 1879. The pinnacle of his career was perhaps his Romeo and Juliet with his second wife, Julia Marlowe. He continued to act after she retired in 1924. His first wife was Virginia Harned.

Julia Marlowe (1865-1950), leading American actress in the early 20th century, was born Sarah Frances Frost in England but came to the United States at the age of four. She first appeared as a child under the name Fanny Brough in HMS Pinafore in 1878 and made her New York debut in 1887. She had a long career as a leading actress in Shakespeare and comedies and toured with her husband E. H. Sothern whom she married in 1904. She retired from the stage in 1915, but made a comeback before retiring again in 1924.

From the guide to the Frank Wilstach papers on Sothern and Marlowe, 1900-1933, (The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.)