Mathews, Charles James, 1803-1878

Charles James Mathews, English actor and playwright. He was the son of Charles Mathews, the English comedic actor.

From the description of Charles James Mathews manuscript material : 1 item, 1860 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 747730085

English comedian.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], [no year] Feb. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270636963

Charles James Thomas was an English actor and manager. He was born into a theatrical family, but studied and practiced architecture until his father's death, when he took over his managerial responsibilities at the Adelphi Theatre. He achieved success as a performer at the Adelphi, and later at Covent Garden and the Lyceum, but his productions consistently lost money. After retirement and the death of his first wife, he remarried and returned to performing and to financial and professional success. He is remembered as one of the leading light comedy actors of his day.

From the description of Charles James Mathews letter to My dear sir, 1863 May 21. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 58546550

English actor and dramatist.

From the description of Autograph letters signed (4), dated : [London], 6 and 16 July 1854, 16 November 1858 , and [n.d.], to [Edward Tyrrell] Smith, 1854 July 6 and 16, 1858 Nov. 16 and n.d. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270582024

From the description of Autograph letter signed : 59 Belgrave Road, S.W., [London], to Arthur Sullivan, 1877 Feb. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270126253

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Adelphi [Theatre, London], to "Dear Hill, "Thursday," [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270859973