| Author: | Mackenzie, Alexander Campbell | ||
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| Address: | 15, Regents Park Road, N.W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1897, July, 24 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thanks Irving for the letter and information, which he read at great length in that day's paper. The card the other day was meant to be sent and wait for an answer, but their people had Royalty on the brain and posted it. During the summer he will work on the music for 'Manfred'. He is sorry they have been unable to have an evening together through pressure of work. He is just off to Fernnook, Ilkley, Yorks to have a good think. Best wishes from his wife and girl. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | This may refer to Jubilee events. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/29) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2093 | ||
| Author: | Mapleson, Maria Hippolyte "Marie Rôze" | ||
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| Address: | Hotel Thabaury Ainé, Mont-Dore-les-Bains, France | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1887, July, 1 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She refers to her conversation with him at the Luncheon at the Mansion House about George Sand's 'Les Beaux Messieurs de Bois-Doré'. She has sent him the book from Paris the week before and now encloses a picture of the principal scene from the illustrated papers. She is sure he will find the play worthy of him and the Lyceum. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The play by George Sand and Paul Meurice was first published in 1862. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/30) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2099 | ||
| Author: | Ogilvie, Glencairn Stuart | ||
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| Address: | The Pavilion, Nr Leiston, Suffolk | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, Aug., 14 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | It is coming out splendidly. He sees Irving as Cyrano hitting them for six every time, and bound to have a success. It is a big job for him but he is working double shifts and does not feel tired. He hopes to have a rough draft of Act I by the end of the next week. Could Irving come there for a day or two on his way from Cromer the next weekend? It is only a little shooting bungalow but they would welcome Irving and could put his man up - not too near the maids. Do come and hear Act I and thrash it out. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'Cyrano de Bergerac' was a success in Paris and was performed in French by Coquelin in July 1898 at the Lyceum. The Prince of Wales was among those advising against an English version. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/38) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2152 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | 17 Stratton Street, Piccadilly, W | ||
| Recipient: | Pemberton, Mary Elizabeth | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1904, June, 22 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thanks her for her letter. Although there would be little chance of his producing the play she mentions, he would be happy to read it if sent to him. Love and greetings to her husband. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | P | ||
| Ref.No: | 2154 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | - | ||
| Recipient: | Marbury, Elizabeth | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1896, July, 15 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Irving has gone over the fees for 'Robespierre' and is happy to pay 1) £500 in advance 2) £500 for scenario 3) £500 on receipt of play 4) £1000 if declaring to accept for America within 30 days of first production. He could afford no more than 5% gross on fees either in England or America. He comments on the differences in house sizes in America & England, etc. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A copy not in Irving's hand. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/36) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2158 | ||
| Author: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
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| Address: | Theatre Royal, Cardiff (Printed heading of 1897 Provincial tour) | ||
| Recipient: | Marbury, Elizabeth | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1897, Sept., 24 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Irving has read the scenario of 'Robespierre' and is delighted with it. Would she as Sardou's agent forward Irving's acceptance of terms and conditions - a cheque for £600 is enclosed. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/36) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2162 | ||
| Author: | Marbury, Elizabeth | ||
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| Address: | Empire Theatre Building, Broadway & 40th St, New York | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1895(?), Dec. | ||
| Document Type: | Letter | ||
| Content Summary: | She had been told that Irving gave his right to a Mr Edwards [George Edwardes?] to produce the opera 'Sans Gêne'. This cannot be allowed. Mr Sardou does not want the opera done in England or the U.S. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving in fact contemplated prosecuting George Edwardes, who did not produce 'The Duchess of Dantzig' until 1903 at the Lyric Theatre.. See also Letter 2473. 1895 seems a more likely date than 1896. | ||
| Document Holder: | NYPL (Reference: Irving-Terry tour correspondence *T-Mss.1940-001) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2160 | ||
| Author: | Marbury, Elizabeth | ||
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| Address: | 5, Henrietta St, Covent Garden, WC | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1897, Sept., 15 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She has just received a telegram from Sardou. He can deliver Acts 1 & 2 by the end of February, the rest by the end of March. He cannot change other parts of the contract. Will Irving answer as contracts are ready for signing. She wants to hand Irving the complete scenario before sailing on Saturday. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'Robespierre'. The letter typewritten and signed. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/36) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2161 | ||
| Author: | Marbury, Elizabeth | ||
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| Address: | Empire Theatre Building, Broadway & 40th Street, New York | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1897, Dec., 16 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She has had a long letter from Sardou. He will not be able to finish 'Robespierre' until late spring. He is rehearsing 'Pamela' for Réjane which has been delayed. Miss Marbury will spend early summer with Sardou to ensure every detail of 'Robespierre', costume, scenery, props. She hopes Irving is well and that 'Peter the Great' is a strong attraction. She asks about young de Wolfe who will reach London the first week in January. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/36) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2163 | ||
| Author: | Marbury, Elizabeth | ||
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| Address: | Hotel Bristol, Aix les Bains, Haute Savoie, France | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1897?], July, 13 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | She has just had an interview with Sardou which was most encouraging. He is preparing papers to send to Sir George Lewis. He has even gone so far as to say he will attend the final rehearsals and first performance! She lists in detail contractual terms which she thinks easy. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | This is probably for 'Robespierre' but might also possibly relate to 'Dante' in 1902. Sir George Lewis was Irving's solicitor. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/36) | ||
| Ref.No: | 2164 | ||