Collection SCA444-GA518 - Theatre contract.

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Theatre contract.

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    SCA444-GA518

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    • August 12, 1896 (Creation)

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    1 cm of textual records

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    (7 February 1854 – 27 June 1928)

    Biographical history

    Robert Bruce Mantell was a Scottish Shakespearean actor who appeared in performances in Ireland, England and the United States, including on Broadway. In theatre, he was most noted for his performances of King Lear. In 1915, he switched from the theatre to films and began to work for Fox. He died in New Jersey, aged 74.

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    One theatre contract between Asa Steele and Robert B. Mantell for Asa to work beginning on August 31, 1896. Robert agrees to pay Asa $50 per week for her services at a theatre, opera house, or hall. The contact outlines the expectations for both parties as well as rules and regulations for the actor and how their pay may be docked if they break them.

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    Unknown donor.

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    • English

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      Created by JB, 2024.

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