Cecil, Arthur, 1843-1896
Variant namesLondon-born Arthur Cecil Blunt adopted the professional name Arthur Cecil upon making his professional acting debut in 1869. A reliable performer, he played numerous popular roles on the English stage, including several he originated. He also wrote plays and popular music, and worked behind the scenes for various theatres.
From the description of Arthur C. Blunt letter to J. Palgrave Simpson, 1885 Oct. 9. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 53003663
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| creatorOf | Cecil, Arthur, 1843-1896. Arthur C. Blunt letter to J. Palgrave Simpson, 1885 Oct. 9. | Pennsylvania State University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Correspondence and other papers of Arthur Sullivan, W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert, and related persons, 1834-1979. | Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University | |
| creatorOf | Cecil, Arthur, 1843-1896,. Autograph letters signed from Arthur Cecil Blunt, London, to [Frances Anne] Kemble [manuscript], 1889 October-December. | Folger Shakespeare Library | |
| referencedIn | W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan printed ephemera, 1826-2006. | Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University |
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| associatedWith | Simpson, J. Palgrave (John Palgrave), 1807-1887, | person |
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Birth 1843-06-01
Death 1896-04-16
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