Essay on Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson as Hamlet at the Knickerbocker Theater [manuscript], ca. 1904?

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Essay on Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson as Hamlet at the Knickerbocker Theater [manuscript], ca. 1904?

A manuscript essay in Winter's hand on Forbes-Robertson in the role of Hamlet. Forbes-Robertson first acted as Hamlet in New York at the Knickerbocker Theatre on March 7, 1904. A similar essay on Forbes-Roberton's Hamlet appears in Winter's Shakespeare on the stage, v.3.

1 leaf ; 62 x 21 cm. (unfolded)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7993273

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Forbes-Robertson, Johnston, Sir, 1853-1937

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English actor. From the description of Autograph letters signed : Grand Hôtel Mürren ; and 31 Clifton Crescent, Fotherstone, to Olga Nethersole, 1913 July 26 and 1915 June 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270126227 From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Joan Severn, [1897?] Nov. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 763487288 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : New York, 11 December 1906, to an unidentified recipient, 1906...

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. ...

Winter, William, 1836-1917

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American drama critic. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Tompkinsville (Staten Island, N.Y.), 17 April 1886, to Mrs. Tracy, 1886 Apr. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270679284 Massachusetts native William Winter graduated from Harvard law school, but began his career as a journalist. He wrote for numerous journals before securing a position as drama critic at the New York Tribune. In addition to being one of the most influential critics of his day, ...

Knickerbocker Theatre (New York, N.Y.)

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