Robert downing signed (1 Ergebnisse)
Verlag: UK, 1897
- Softcover
- Erstausgabe
- Signiert
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Paper. Zustand: Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten Eugenie Blair Letter and Signed By Her Husband Shakespearian Actor Robert L. Downing. Dated 1897. A letter discussing a part in a play. Robert L. Downing 1857-1944 was an American stage actor who specialized in Shakespeare characterizations. As a young actor he toured…with Mary Anderson 1880-1884 and Joseph Jefferson 1884-1886. He became a star in his own right in 1886 and afterward performed Shakespearean parts. He was born in Washington, D.C., and after retiring from acting in 1908 he became a preacher. Eugenie Blair 1864-1922 was an American stage actress best remembered for originating the role of Marthy Owen in the premiere 1921 Broadway presentation of Eugene O'Neill's play Anna Christie. Blair died moments after walking offstage at the Cort Theatre in Chicago during her performance as Anna Christie, which she chose to carry out in spite of not feeling well that evening. Blair had been married to Shakespearean actor Robert L. Downing. Size 180mm x 115mm. Condition is average. Folding creases with light repair, Small loss to one corner. More images can be taken upon request. Ref18068. Signed by Author(s).
