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Julia Marlowe 1865 ~ 1950
Julia Marlowe
Was born in the Village of Caldbeck,
England, in 1865. She was christened Sarah Frances Frost. Though
her family name was Brough, on entering the theatrical
profession she took the name of Julia Marlowe. In 1872 her
family came to the United States and settled in Kansas, finally
removing to Cincinnati, where Miss Marlowe received her early
education in the public schools.
Her first appearance on the stage was in
1874, when but nine years of age in "Pinafore." This
was followed by children's parts in "Rip Van Winkle,"
and in 1879 she made a tour with a company headed by a Miss Dowe.
Owing to the illness of a member
of this company, she was called upon unexpectedly to take the
part of a page in "Romeo and Juliet," which she did
with such marked indications of talent that for the next four
years she was placed under Miss Dowe for study.
In October, 1887, she made her debut in
New York City as Parthenia in "Ingomar" winning a
triumph at once. She afterwards appeared as Viola in 'Twelfth
Night" and her success soon led her to enter the ranks as a
star and she made a tour, appearing in "Ingomar," "Romeo and
Juliet," "Twelfth Night," "As You Like It,"
"The Lady of Lyons," and the "Hunchback." taking the
leading female roles in these plays. Ill health compelled her
retirement for several years, but since her recovery she has
continued her successes. Her art is of a high standard. She
appears in her various roles true to life and without visible
effort.
In 1894 she married Robert Taber, her
leading man" and for a number of years they managed together
their own company. Julia Marlowe's greatest work has been her "Juliet,"
being recognized as the best "Juliet" on the stage today.
Women of
America
Source: The Part Taken by Women in
American History, By Mrs. John A. Logan, Published by The Perry-Nalle
Publishing Company, Wilmington, Delaware, 1912.
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