Ludwig Dessoir, original name Leopold Dessauer was a German actor born in Posen, the son of a Jewish tradesman. He made his first appearance on the stage there in 1824 in a small part. After some experience at the theatre in Posen and on tour, he was engaged at Leipzig from 1834 to 1836.
Artist/Engraver Albert Henry Payne 1812-1902
Size 26 x17 cms
Price £28.00
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Wilson Barrett was an English manager, actor, and playwright. With his company, Barrett is credited with attracting the largest crowds of English theatregoers ever because of his success with melodrama, an instance being his production of The Silver King at the Princess’s Theatre of London
Wilson Barrett as Marcus Superbus in The Sign of the Cross at Lyric Theater, photo W & D Downey Photographers. Sepia tone photography. London, England, 1896.
Size 48 x 35 cms
Price £48.00
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