John E. Owens plays 1849-1852

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John E. Owens plays 1849-1852

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Two volumes of plays by John E. Owens, dated 1849 to 1852. One volume contains Forty Winks, produced in Baltimore, 1852, and in New Orleans, 1875. The second volume holds a manuscript of The Live Indian as originally played in Baltimore, 1849

.21 linear foot (1 box)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Owens, John E. (John Edmond), 1823-1886

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John E. Owens was one of the most popular American actors of the nineteenth century. He was born in Liverpool and at the age of five was brought to Philadelphia where he made his stage debut in 1841 under the aegis of William Burton. Although his rise was comparatively slow, he acquired celebrity as a comedian within ten years. Owens established himself in the public affection with his characterizations of Yankee characters, especially the character of Solon Shingle in "The People's Lawyer," whi...