Die Dame mit den Camelien : Dramatisches Gemälde in 5 Acten, ca. 1852, 1881-1890.

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Die Dame mit den Camelien : Dramatisches Gemälde in 5 Acten, ca. 1852, 1881-1890.

The German play is adapted from the French novel Dame aux camélieas by Alexandre Dumas, fils. The file contains materials related to performances in Philadelphia, including a published copy (Leipzig: Centralbureau für Theater, 1852) with annotations, used as a prompt-book, as well as handwritten materials: 1 scenario and 15 role books. Includes role books for the following parts: Duval; Armand, dessen Sohn; Gaston Nieux; Saint-Gaudens; Gustav, Advokat; Nichette; Graf von Giray; Herr von Varville; der Doctor; Marguerite Gauthier; Nanine, ihre Kammerjungfer; Prudence Duvernoy, Putzmacherin; Olympia; ein Commissionair; and Bedienter. Pasted to the inside front cover of the published copy is a clipping from the Philadelphia Sonntagsblatt of 6 Feb. 1881 about a performance of the play. See also the index in the collection's register for details about related playbills in box 36 and drawer 36; and theater newspapers in drawer 35.

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Alvensleben, L. von (Ludwig), 1800-1868

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Dumas, Alexandre, 1824-1895

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The writer Alexandre Dumas (1824-1895), the author of La Dame aux camlias, was the son of the novelist Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870). From the guide to the Miscellaneous correspondence from Alexandre Dumas junior to various recipients, 1850-1883, (GB 206 Leeds University Library) French author and dramatist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [Marly-le-Roi], to an unidentified "monsieur," [1892 Apr. 12]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 757338135 ...