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[Film & Theatre] Kean, Charles. (1811 - 1868). Autograph Signature. A bold autograph signature, "Truly yours, Charles Kean" from the Irish-born actor/manager, son of Edmund Kean (1787-1833), the famous tragedian. 4.5 x 7 cm, mounted to a slightly larger page.
Charles first achieved popular success in 1838, playing Shakespearean roles. His popularity was helped by his leading lady, Ellen Tree (1805-1880) whom he married in 1842. In 1848 Queen Victoria appointed him director of the Windsor Christmas theatricals, a post which he held until 1858. Kean took the lease of the Princess's Theatre in 1850, and during the next ten years alternated Shakespeare with popular pieces.
Charles first achieved popular success in 1838, playing Shakespearean roles. His popularity was helped by his leading lady, Ellen Tree (1805-1880) whom he married in 1842. In 1848 Queen Victoria appointed him director of the Windsor Christmas theatricals, a post which he held until 1858. Kean took the lease of the Princess's Theatre in 1850, and during the next ten years alternated Shakespeare with popular pieces.
[Film & Theatre] Kean, Charles. (1811 - 1868). Autograph Signature. A bold autograph signature, "Truly yours, Charles Kean" from the Irish-born actor/manager, son of Edmund Kean (1787-1833), the famous tragedian. 4.5 x 7 cm, mounted to a slightly larger page.
Charles first achieved popular success in 1838, playing Shakespearean roles. His popularity was helped by his leading lady, Ellen Tree (1805-1880) whom he married in 1842. In 1848 Queen Victoria appointed him director of the Windsor Christmas theatricals, a post which he held until 1858. Kean took the lease of the Princess's Theatre in 1850, and during the next ten years alternated Shakespeare with popular pieces.
Charles first achieved popular success in 1838, playing Shakespearean roles. His popularity was helped by his leading lady, Ellen Tree (1805-1880) whom he married in 1842. In 1848 Queen Victoria appointed him director of the Windsor Christmas theatricals, a post which he held until 1858. Kean took the lease of the Princess's Theatre in 1850, and during the next ten years alternated Shakespeare with popular pieces.