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Olive Redpath was a Victorian era stage actress who was immensely popular in the late 1890s and into the early 20th century. A star of plays, among her most highly regarded roles came in "Mother Goose" and "Naughty Anthony". The former was an extravaganza which played at Haverly's 14th Street Theatre〔(Haverly's 14th Street Theatre ) (demolished in 1938)〕 from May 1, 1899 ''-'' May 13, 1899.〔 She acted the part of Little Jack Horner.〔''Dramatized Nursery Rhymes'', New York Times, May 2, 1899, pg. 7.〕 The latter was a comedy which ran from January 8, 1900 ''-'' March 1900 at the Herald Square Theatre,〔(Herald Square Theatre (closed in 1914, demolished in 1915) )〕 1331 Broadway (Manhattan) and 29 West 35th Street, New York City.〔(Olive Redpath ) at Internet Broadway Database.〕 Produced by David Belasco, Redpath was noteworthy in newspaper reviews for her short frocks.〔''Dramatic And Musical'', New York Times, January 9, 1900, pg. 5.〕 She played the role of "Winnie".〔''A History of the New York stage from the first performance in 1732, Thomas Allston Brown, Volume 3, 1903, pg. 393.〕 Redpath replaced Miss Sylvia in the title role of The French Maid in February 1898.〔''The Drama'', New York Times, February 20, 1898, pg. IWM6.〕 In "That Man", a farce performed at the Herald Square Theatre in January 1899, she entertained as a "grass widow" (divorcee) in various disguises.〔''Public Opinion'', January 1899 ''-'' June 1899, Volume XXVI, pg. 95.〕 ==References== 〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Olive Redpath」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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