Poel critiques John Barrymore's performance as Hamlet for his nephew Reginald Pole, who had acted alongside Barrymore in Hamlet. He praises how "he talked his part" but criticizes his lack of emotion and overuse of ""the Macready pause."" A...
Writing on St. James Hotel stationery, Booth apologizes for his late reply and thanks Boughton for her praise of his work at the Princess's Theatre. He regrets that he is too busy with his engagement at the Lyceum to see her husband, George...
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Care of the sick; Shakespearean actors and actresses; Theater; Letters
Sarah Siddons writes from Bath to her brother, John Philip Kemble, informing him that her husband is ill and that she will have to break her engagement at the Lane as "Volumnia." Siddons requests that her brother visit. The document is torn in...
Irving, writing from Romford, England, lists his reasons for leaving Thacker & Co., explains why he entered the acting profession, and describes his first roles. The letter cross-written on one page: page 5 is written horizontally across page 1.
Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Shakespearean actors and actresses; Cartoonists; Letters
Bryan informs Binns that he could provide a pencil sketch of Henry Irving if Mr. Binns lets him know what character to depict Irving as. Note includes the "last sketch" that Bryan made of Irving's face and chin.
Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Shakespearean actors and actresses; Letters
Irving asks Farquhar about a paragraph which had appeared connecting Farquhar with the Divorce Court [from file label]. "A false and malicious paragraph had connected Gilbert Farquhar with a pending divorce case. Farquhar was advised to ignore it...
Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Shakespearean actors and actresses; Letters
Irving invites Fergusson to have a happy day and invites her brother to join them. Irving is going to Dover to give a reading for charity. [from file label]
Shakespearean actors and actresses; Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Letters
Irving writes from London, praising rural life and regretting he cannot spend vacation with Wilkins. He discusses Albion Chapel and long working hours. He signs as J.H. Brodribb [Irving's birth name is John Henry Brodribb]. There is cross-writing...
Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Shakespearean actors and actresses; Letters
Typed transcript of a letter from Irving to Ford. "Copy of a letter from young Henry Irving (Brodribb) aged 18: most interesting to one who knew him when he was very famous, copied and sent to me by the grandson of Irving--i.e., Laurence Irving,...
Pencil drawing of Henry Irving as Cardinal Wolsey by Martin-Harvey, head and shoulders in profile; authenticated by Martin-Harvey on the reverse in pencil and signed by him. [from file label]
Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Shakespearean actors and actresses; Letters
Irving, writing to an unknown correspondent, refers to "a delightful lady! that diva Margarita". He invites his friend to come to "Arthur" and says that "Nell" is wonderful.
Writing from London, Irving suggests that Smith appeal to Sir Leighton on behalf of Irving's Institution and he expresses disappointment about Alma-Tadema.
