David Belasco papers 1868-1967

Cornell, Katharine, 1893-1974

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Katharine Cornell was born on February 16, 1893, in Berlin, where her father, Peter Cortelyou Cornell, a distant relation of Cornell University founder Ezra Cornell, was studying medicine. Later in 1893, Peter Cornell and his wife Alice Gardner Plimpton returned to their native city, Buffalo, New York with their daughter, Katharine. Her father practiced medicine in Buffalo, for several years, but he found his time and interest increasingly taken up with the family hobby. His father, S. Douglas C...

Fiske, Minnie Maddern, 1865-1932

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Minnie Maddern Fiske (born Marie Augusta Davey; December 19, 1865 – February 15, 1932), but often billed simply as Mrs. Fiske, was one of the leading American actresses of the late 19th and early 20th century. She also spearheaded the fight against the Theatrical Syndicate for the sake of artistic freedom. She was widely considered the most important actress on the American stage in the first quarter of the 20th century. Her performances in several Henrik Ibsen plays widely introduced American a...

Knoblock, Edward, 1874-1945

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Edward Knoblock (1874-1945) was born in New York City and educated at Harvard, but spent most of his professional life living and working in Great Britain. Playwright, scenarist and novelist, Knoblock was in constant touch with many of the leading literary and artistic figures of his generation, as the ensuing collection will show. As well as working independently, Knoblock often collaborated with others. The plays, Milestones (1912), and, London Life (1924) were produced with the assistance of ...

Power, Tyrone, 1914-1958

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Tyrone Edmund Power III (May 5, 1914 – November 15, 1958) was an American actor. From the 1930s to the 1950s, Power appeared in dozens of films, often in swashbuckler roles or romantic leads. His better-known films include The Mark of Zorro, Marie Antoinette, Blood and Sand, The Black Swan, Prince of Foxes, Witness for the Prosecution, The Black Rose, and Captain from Castile. Power's own favorite film among those that he starred in was Nightmare Alley. Though largely a matinee idol in the 19...

Pickford, Mary, 1892-1979

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Actress; interviewee married Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. and Charles (Buddy) Rogers. From the description of Reminiscences of Mary Pickford : oral history, 1959. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122419352 Star of the silent screen, Mary Pickford, called America's sweetheart, was perhaps the most famous actress of her day. From the guide to the Mary Pickford scrapbook, 1915-1917, (The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Divisio...

Wolff, Pierre, 1865-1944

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Molnár, Ferenc, 1878-1952

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Ferenc Molnár was born Ferenc Neumann in 1878 to an upper middle class Hungarian-Jewish family in Budapest. During his schooling he changed his German indoctrinated family name to the Hungarian Molnár. He studied law in Geneva for a brief time and then returned to Budapest in 1896 to devote himself to journalism, writing feuilletons-a mixture of cultural op-ed pieces, literary essay and reportage- for various European newspapers. As a result of these he gained renown in Budapest and began travel...

Charlotte Walker

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Long, John Luther, 1861-1927

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American author, dramatist. From the description of Papers of John Luther Long [manuscript], n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647814368 American lawyer and writer of short stories, plays and poetry. Author of Madame Butterfly, produced by David Belasco and adapted into the opera by Giacomo Puccini. From the description of Papers, 1870-1958 (bulk 1901-1920). (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat ...

Starr, Frances

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DeMille, William C. (William Churchill), 1878-1955

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Castle, Egerton, 1858-1920

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Arthur, Lee, ca. 1877-1917

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Walter, Eugene, 1874-1941

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American playwright known for "The easiest way" and "Paid in full." Adapted John Fox, Jr., novels "Trail of the Lonesome Pine" and "Little shepherd of Kingdom Come" for the stage. From the description of Quotations and letter, 1908 August 12, n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 55532299 ...

Picard, Andre, b. 1874

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Meehan, John, b. 1890

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Bernstein, Henry, 1876-1953

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Smith, Winchell, 1871-1933

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Hepenstall, W. D

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Eugene O'Neill

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Archibald, Jean

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Kerr, Geoffrey, b. 1895

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Gérard, Rosemonde, 1871-1953

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Rosemonde Rostand wrote and published poetry under the name of Rosemonde Gérard. She was her husband's devoted supporter in all his activities. They refurbished and decorated their villa in Gascony up to his death in 1918. From the description of Letter to Gaston La Touche, ca. 1909-ca. 1913. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 81157083 ...

Rivoire, Andre

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Rosenfeld, Sydney, 1855-1931

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Daly, Arnold, 1875-1927

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Bradley, Alice

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Hobble, John L.

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Thurston, E. Temple (Ernest Temple), 1879-1933

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Dramatic author and novelist, educated at Carlisle Grammar school; wrote many plays as well as novels and poetry. From the description of Letter to W. Orton Tewson, 1914 March 25. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 55489310 ...

H. C. DeMille

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Bahr, Hermann, 1863-1934

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Ulric, Lenore

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Ervine, St. John G. (St. John Greer), 1883-1971

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St. John Greer Ervine had a long and influential career in the theatre. Born to deaf-mute Protestant parents in a suburb of Belfast, he moved to London in 1900 where he worked as a clerk and became active in the Fabian Society. An accomplished writer of realistic plays, his work first appeared in 1911, and he enjoyed considerable success, leading to his long friendship with George Bernard Shaw and the opportunity to manage the Abbey Theatre in 1915-1916. He joined the army in 1916, was wounded i...

Walker, June, 1904-1975

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Vajda, Ernest, 1887-1954

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Ernest Vajda (born Ernő Vajda; 27 May 1886 in Komárno, Austria-Hungary, today Slovakia – 3 April 1954 in Woodland Hills, California) was a Hungarian actor, playwright, and novelist, but is more famous today for his screenplays. He co-wrote the screenplay for the film Smilin' Through (1932), based on the hit play by Jane Cowl and Jane Murfin. Vajda also wrote the screenplay for the first film version of Rudolph Besier's The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1934). ...

Klein, Charles, 1867-1915

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British-born American playwright. From the description of Charles Klein Plays, 1900-1921. (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 122494160 The playwright Charles Klein was born in London, England, on 7 January 1867. He was one of four sons of Hermann Klein, a professor of languages, and the former Adelaide Soman. All four brothers had careers in the performing arts: Hermann was a singing teacher and mu...

Daniel Frohman

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Megrue, Roi Cooper, 1883-1927

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Warfield, David, 1866-1951

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Bourdet, Édouard, 1887-1945

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Edward Knoblock

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Hopwood, Avery, 1882-1928

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American playwright. From the description of Avery Hopwood papers, 1898, 1911-28, 1933-66. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 66895342 From the description of Papers, 1898, 1911-28, 1933-66. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34491697 ...

Belasco, David, 1853-1931

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American theatrical producer and playwright. From the description of Letter : to Luther Price, 1906 Apr. 2. (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 122494221 American theatrical producer, impresario, director and playwright. From the description of David Belasco letter, 1905 Aug. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 709924141 From the description of David Belasco letter, 1929 Oct. 30. (Unknown). W...

Geraldine Farrar

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Scarborough, George Adolphus, 1859-1900

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Bates, Blanche, 1873-1941

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Broadhurst, George Howells, 1866-1952

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Mack, Willard, 1873-1934

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Bates, Blanche, 1873-1941

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Stuyvesant Theatre (New York, N.Y.)

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Walker, Charlotte

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Carpenter, Edward Childs, 1872-1950

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White Studio

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David Warfield

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Ditrichstein, Leo, 1865-1928

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Carter, Leslie, Mrs., 1862-1937

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Potter, Paul M. (Paul Meredith), 1853-1921

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Journalist and dramatist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Paris, to Luther Munday, [1895] Sept. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270618822 ...

Sheldon, Edward, 1886-1946

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American playwright. From the description of Letter to Alexander Woollcott [manuscript], n.y. March 8. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647814540 Sheldon was an American playwright. He helped to bring social consciousness and seriousness of purpose into U.S. drama of the early 20th century. From the description of Correspondence, 1899-1959. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82576657 From the guide to the Edward Sheldon correspondence, 1899-1959...

Atwill, Lionel, 1885-1946

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Daly, Arnold, 1875-1927

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Smith, C. Aubrey (Charles Aubrey), 1863-1948

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English character actor. From the description of Letter to Harriet Lancashire White, 1942 March 13. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 48926815 ...

Nesbitt, Kathleen

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Ulric, Lenore, 1892-1970

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American actress. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : [Powers Theatre, Chicago], to Edward Wagenknecht, [1920 Dec. 1920 or 1921 Jan.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270867527 ...

Martini, Fausto Maria, 1886-1931

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Klew & Erlanger

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Hurlbut, William J. (William James), 1883-1957

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Engel, Alexander, 1868-1940

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Claire, Ina, 1892-1985

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Married name: Ina Claire Wallace (1895-1985). From the description of Ina Claire papers, [ca. 1900-1985?]. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 122502049 Ina Claire Wallace was a prominent actress in the 1900s. She was born Ina Fagen, but used her mother's maiden name, Claire, as her stage name. She began performing at age thirteen and performed on stage and in the movies. From the description of The Ina Claire Wallace papers. 1893-1985. (Uni...

Bramson, Karen

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Davis, Dorrance

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Theatrical Trust

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Osborne, Hubert, 1881-1958

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Molineux, Roland Burnham

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Hodges, Horace, 1865-1951

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Hatton, Frederick, 1879-1946

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Gropper, Milton Herbert

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Frances Starr

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Crosman, Henrietta, 1861-1944

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Guitry, Sacha, 1885-1957

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Warfield, David, 1866-1951

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