‘Phroso’ adapted by Edward Rose and H. V. Esmond from the novel by Anthony Hope, Undated [c.1897-1900]
Scope and Contents
Consists of annotated typed scripts for ‘Phroso: a Drama of Adventure in four acts’ adapted from the novel by Anthony Hope, by Edward Rose and H. V. Esmond.
‘Phroso’ was first performed in New York at the Empire Theatre (Dec 1898), and subsequently the Harlem Opera House (Oct 1899) and Grand Opera House (13 Nov 1900).
The original novel by Anthony Hope was published in 1897.
Dates
- Creation: Undated [c.1897-1900]
Creator
- Esmond, Henry Vernon, 1869-1922 (actor and playwright) (Person)
- Rose, Edward, 1849-1904 (dramatist and critic) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The MS Add.10138 Edward Rose papers are owned by the University of Cambridge and are open for consultation under the normal regulations of the University Library's manuscripts collections; see http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/deptserv/manuscripts/.
Please cite as Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives, Edward Rose: Writings and family correspondence, Add. 10138
Extent
2 folder(s) (2 folders containing 5 booklets)
Language of Materials
English
Subject
Repository Details
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