Bruton, James, 1815-1867

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James Bruton (1815-1867) was a songwriter and dramatist.
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creatorOf 'I will if you will', farce in one act by James Bruton. Licence sent 13 February 1860 for performance at the St James's. Described on the front cover as 'A broad farce in one act and one scene'. Keywords: tailors, burglars, bachelors, rural polic... British Library
creatorOf 'What's your game?' comedietta in one act by James Bruton. Licence sent 13 September 1858 for performance at the Surrey. LCO Day Book Add. 52703 records the stipulation that the words "a lamb to the slaughter" be omitted. Revisions added in pencil... British Library
creatorOf Wanted, an errand boy; or, Maid of all work, farce in one act (not translated from the French) by James Bruton. Printed. Licence sent 15 October 1857 for performance at the Surrey the same day. Cover signed Mr. N. Smith, acting manager. LCO Day ... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. XCVII (ff. 886). Jan.-March 1842. (1) 'The Pawnbroker's Window', by E. Stirling. Autograph. ff. 2-29. (2) 'Elena Uberti'. ff. 30-71. (3) 'The Prisoner of War', by D. W. Jerrold. ff. 72-123 b. (4) 'Marriage', by R. Bell.... British Library
referencedIn Autograph File, B, ca.1500-1982 Houghton Library
creatorOf 'Clean your boots', farce in one act by J. Bruton. Licence sent 8 May 1858 for performance at the Surrey. Final page bears names of Messrs Shepherd and Creswick. Keywords: poverty, politicians, London, working class characters, science and techno... British Library
creatorOf 'Villikens and his Dinah, or, The cup of cold pison', broad farce in one act by James Bruton. Licence sent 23 February 1854 for performance at the Surrey 27 February 1854. 'H. Blanchard, Copyist, 35 Isabella Street, Gibson St, Waterloo Road' writt... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CXI (ff. 1033). April-June 1844. (1) 'The Destruction of the Bastile'. ff. 2-47 b. (2) 'The Will Forgers' al. 'Letitia Wingrove or the Crime Slumber of Forgery' ('Emma Wingrove or Crime Slumbers'), [by T. Mildenhall?]. ... British Library
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