| Author: |
Marbury, Elizabeth
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1856-1933 American international dramatists' agent |
| Address: |
Paris 239 Rue St Honoré (written; Empire Theatre Building, 40th St and Broadway, New York printed) |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
[Lyceum Theatre] |
| Date: |
1895, June, 18 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Price for all rights anywhere for 'Conte de Noël' by Maurice Bouchor is 4.400 francs (£176). If Irving purchases she will quickly send a full prompt copy as at Français [Theatre]. (Postscript:) Sardou asks for Irving's opinion on suggested lines for Napoleon in the Prologue for 'Sans-Gêne' and he will be happy to write them into the scene. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Irving was to produce 'Madame Sans-Gêne' in English in 1897. |
| Document Holder: |
BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 4)) |
| Ref.No: |
8949 |
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| Author: |
Robertson, Mary Forbes
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aunt of Sir Johnston |
| Address: |
488 George Street, Aberdeen |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1895, June, 18 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
She thanks Irving for a compliment paid her favourite nephew Johnston Forbes Robertson at a dinner party the other day. She wishes Irving long life and when he dies she is sure he will be among the immortals who live again in minds made better by their presence, and that is more glorious than knighthood. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
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| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/208/123) |
| Ref.No: |
3928 |
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| Author: |
Thaddeus, Henry Jones
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1859-1929 painter |
| Address: |
The Hôtel Métropole, London, W.C. |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
[London] |
| Date: |
1895, June, 18 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (3 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
His exhibition in Bond Street closes that week and on Monday he will give a party in the gallery. With his life's work around him he would be proud to be associated with a master of a sister art if Irving came after the theatre. He feels affection and respect for Irving, referring to "transcendant genius" and "indescribable sympathy". His wife also hopes Irving will come. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
The note 19/6/95 mentions 28/7 when Irving gave a dinner to celebrate his knighthood. |
| Document Holder: |
LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) |
| Ref.No: |
5378 |
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| Author: |
Tree, Sir Herbert Beerbohm
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1853-1917 actor, manager |
| Address: |
Haymarket Theatre |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
[1895], June, 18 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He is keeping the stage Box for Irving the next Wednesday and hopes he may be interested in their work. He hopes he has recovered from his cold. Best congratulations on his new honour. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
This is during the run of 'Fedora' starring Mrs Patrick Campbell, which was not successful. Irving's knighthood was announced on 25th May. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/41) |
| Ref.No: |
2967 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
Lyceum Theatre |
| Recipient: |
Scott, Clement William
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1841-1904 critic, journalist |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1895, June, 19 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (9 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He doesn't suppose the 'Rival Queens' is Scott's work although a fair imitation, but Scott might care to state the facts in the D.T.[Daily Telegraph]. It is not true that Irving has fallen back on revivals. He began the season by producing the American repertoire otherwise he would have continued 'Arthur' - which he now leaves for new business. Its last ten performances realised £400. He will squeeze in a few more before the end of the season on 27 July - a week longer than usual. The triple bill was not unattractive and for a large theatre like the Lyceum had remarkable success - for the Actors' Benevolent Fund he handed £380. First Scott could say that all their changes of bill to the end of the season (as booking shows) will draw crowded houses - hardly surprising as no other theatre in Europe can present such an ensemble. It is also untrue that "there is no desire to see abroad" as he has received tempting offers from every capital in Europe and within the last 24 hours he has had a remarkable invitation form Paris - but their expenses would be double or more what any continental theatre can get in. Scott knows that English companies cost 75% more than foreign ones; and one like theirs has never been out in motion. It is also a mistake to think French actors know nothing of the English stage. They know a great deal and the public will know this in good time. He wishes they met more often so that he could keep Scott right about many things which would surprise him. Some quarters seem to want to misrepresent facts and run down the native article, and the influence of Scott's pen would be useful. He agrees with 'R.Z.' that the cry against foreign art is all rot. It has not come from the real actors. The reciprocity is genuine and enthusiastic. They have learnt as much from us as we from them and all acknowledge it frankly. (Postscript:) Keep 28 July free - Scott and his wife, and Irving's love to her. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Dated by Scott 21st June. |
| Document Holder: |
HUL |
| Ref.No: |
4872 |
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