Lillie Langtry biographical materials undated

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Lillie Langtry biographical materials undated

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Consists of an undated 52-page typescript by George Wotherspoon, which appears to have been written in the late 1940s. Entitled "A Lady of Many Amours," Wotherspoon's manuscript is focused primarily on actress Lillie Langtry and her extramarital relationship with a wealthy American sportsman named Frederick Gebhard. Wotherspoon also writes of Langtry's stage career, her reputed relationship with Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, and about the societal mores of the era. Wotherspoon also writes of Langtry's daughter Jeanne. The typescript is labelled "Part 7," which suggests that this text was part of a larger work which does not survive. Included is a pamphlet of biographical information about Lillie Langtry, written by H. T. Porter and issued by the Société Jersiaise in 1973. Also included are three photographs of Lillie Langtry, one of her father, and one of her grave.

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The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.

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Langtry, Lillie, 1853-1929

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English actress. From the description of Autograph letter signed : the Prince's theatre, Monday. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270597323 Lillie Langtry (1853-1929), an English actress, organized her own company and toured in Europe and the U.S. From the description of Lillie Langtry letters, ca. 1882-1901. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122517528 From the guide to the Lillie Langtry letters to Clement Scott, ca. 1882-1901, (The New York Public Library. ...

Porter, H. T., biographer

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Wotherspoon, G. (George)

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Lillie Langtry (1853-1929), nicknamed the "Jersey Lily" after her birthplace of Jersey, England, was an actress and renowned beauty who earned a fortune from her theatrical career. Born Emilie Charlotte Le Breton on October 13, 1853, Lillie Langtry did not begin her stage career until she was almost 30 years old. In 1874 she had married Edward Langtry, a wealthy young Irish widower, but when his fortune slipped away she was persuaded to try acting. After success in London as Kate Ha...