Ellis, George Cressall, 1809-1875

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George Cressall Ellis was an English actor, prompter, stage manager, and stage director. He worked at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London), as well as many other theaters.

From the description of George Cressall Ellis promptbook for Beaux' stratagem, 1867. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 701616961
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creatorOf Milton, John, 1608-1674. Comus [manuscript] : adapted to the stage from the masque 1846 January 1 / by Milton ; but marked, corrected, &c, as acted at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane by George Ellis, prompter. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Shakespeare seal impression collection, undated. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Parts (fragment) for the roles of Dennis in As you like it and Essex in King John [manuscript], 19th century? Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868,. Autograph letters signed and autograph drafts signed from Charles John Kean to various recipients [manuscript], 1828-1866. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880,. Autograph letters signed from Ellen (Tree) Kean to various recipients [manuscript], 1827-1876. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Ellis, George Cressall, 1809-1875,. Autograph letters signed from George Cressall Ellis to Charles Kean [manuscript], 1858-1859. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Ellis, George Cressall, 1809-1875. George Cressall Ellis promptbook for Beaux' stratagem, 1867. Houghton Library
creatorOf Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Cuebook for Richard II and the Tempest of the Princess's Theatre [manuscript], [1857]. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Mathews, Charles James, 1803-1878,. Papers of Charles James Mathews, 1839-1875. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Glover, Julia, 1779-1850,. Autograph letters signed from Julia (Betterton) Glover to various recipients [manuscript], 1834. Folger Shakespeare Library
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