Lita Smith diary of Drury Lane 1916

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Lita Smith diary of Drury Lane 1916

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The collection consists of a diary of Drury Lane by Lita Smith, dated 1916 and contained in 5 volumes. The diary details the history of the national playhouse in London, England, from its opening in 1809 to 1869. Two appendices, in volumes 4 and 5, include biographies of every actor who was a Lane player

1 linear foot (5 volumes)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6312818

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)

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The Theatre Royal in Drury Lane was built in London in 1663 on the site of an early 17th-century cockpit. The theater was later known as the Royal Theatre, Drury Lane, and then the Drury Lane Theatre. From the guide to the Drury Lane Theatre records, 1795-1816, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) Under managing director Sir Alfred Butt, the 1920s saw The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane enjoy great box office success with musicals such as ...

Smith, Lita

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