Stage Actor And Producer Henry E. Dixey Autograph Quote
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:37544969 | Modified Item: No |
| Object Type: album page | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Signed by: Henry E. Dixey | Original/Reproduction: Original |
| Industry: Theater |
STAGE ACTOR AND PRODUCER HENRY E. DIXEY AUTOGRAPH QUOTE
Autograph quote signed "I never was born, I was quarried, Henry E. Dixey July 8th/05. In very good condition on a large autograph album page. Measures 6 1/2" x 8"Normal age toningHenry E. Dixey (born Henry E. Dixon, [1] January 6, 1859 – February 25, 1943) was an American actor and theatre producer.Dixey was born on January 6, 1859, in Boston, Massachusetts. He made his stage debut in Boston in 1868, ...joining the variety stock actors at the Howard Athenaeum, where in 1869 he played the character Peanuts in the Augustin Daly play Under the Gaslight.[1] Dixey starred in many plays and musicals, including his best-known role as the lead character in the popular burlesque musical Adonis, which he played from 1883 to 1885, occasionally joining tours afterwards. He performed on stage and in a handful of films until 1926.In addition to burlesques, comedies, and operettas, Dixey had a magic act as "Dixey, the Magnificent." He ventured into silent films in 1908, acting the title role in David Garrick. He also appeared in the films Chelsea 7750 (1913) and Father and Son (1916).[2]Dixey was one of a party of gentlemen entertained by Robert Emmet Odlum, brother of women's rights activist Charlotte Odlum Smith, on the morning of May 19, 1885, the day he jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge and was killed. Dixey used his gold stopwatch to time Odlum's fatal jump at three and a half seconds.[3]His wife was Marie Nordstrom, who had performed in various plays written by her sister Frances Nordstrom.[4]Dixey died February 25, 1943, in Atlantic City, New Jersey following a traffic accident.
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Autograph quote signed "I never was born, I was quarried, Henry E. Dixey July 8th/05. In very good condition on a large autograph album page. Measures 6 1/2" x 8"Normal age toningHenry E. Dixey (born Henry E. Dixon, [1] January 6, 1859 – February 25, 1943) was an American actor and theatre producer.Dixey was born on January 6, 1859, in Boston, Massachusetts. He made his stage debut in Boston in 1868, ...joining the variety stock actors at the Howard Athenaeum, where in 1869 he played the character Peanuts in the Augustin Daly play Under the Gaslight.[1] Dixey starred in many plays and musicals, including his best-known role as the lead character in the popular burlesque musical Adonis, which he played from 1883 to 1885, occasionally joining tours afterwards. He performed on stage and in a handful of films until 1926.In addition to burlesques, comedies, and operettas, Dixey had a magic act as "Dixey, the Magnificent." He ventured into silent films in 1908, acting the title role in David Garrick. He also appeared in the films Chelsea 7750 (1913) and Father and Son (1916).[2]Dixey was one of a party of gentlemen entertained by Robert Emmet Odlum, brother of women's rights activist Charlotte Odlum Smith, on the morning of May 19, 1885, the day he jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge and was killed. Dixey used his gold stopwatch to time Odlum's fatal jump at three and a half seconds.[3]His wife was Marie Nordstrom, who had performed in various plays written by her sister Frances Nordstrom.[4]Dixey died February 25, 1943, in Atlantic City, New Jersey following a traffic accident.
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If using PayPal, we ship to confirmed addresses only! It will only delay shipment of your
item if you do not have a confirmed address! 3. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. 4. If you have any questions, please ask prior to bidding. 5. All items are guaranteed authentic. COAs issued upon request. (Only for signed items)
We are members of the UACC and Manuscript Society.
You can buy with complete confidence.6. Buyer pays for shipping. (combine shipping for multiple items) Thanks for looking and Good Luck bidding!The Inkwell Autograph Gallery
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