English Theatre performers collection, ca. 1903-1948.

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English Theatre performers collection, ca. 1903-1948.

The photographs in this collection are of performers who appeared at the English Theatre, better known as the English Opera House, between circa 1903 and 1948. The performers include notable actresses, singers, and a magician. The majority of the photographs were taken in the 1920s and 30s. There is also a list of actors and actresses who performed at the English Theatre.

Visual materials: 3 boxes of photographs, 4 OVA boxes of photographs, 1 OVA graphic.Printed materials: 2 folders.

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English Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.)

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English's Opera House was constructed by William H. English for his son, William E., on the Circle in Indianapolis in 1880. A new theater building was erected in the same vicinity of the Circle in 1897. It was used for plays, operas, movies, and civic functions. By 1930 the name had changed to the English Theatre. The structure was demolished in 1948. From the description of English Theatre performers collection, ca. 1903-1948. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id...

Theaters

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English's Opera House (Indianapolis, Ind.)

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