Sherlock Holmes (play 1902 Theatre Royal, Dublin)
From The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia
Sherlock Holmes is a play in 4 acts written by William Gillette and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, arranged by Charles Frohman, performed from 19 to 24 may 1902 at the Theatre Royal in Dublin, Ireland.
The ad mentioned : "William Gillette in Sherlock Holmes. Complete company, scenery, and effects as at the Lyceum Theatre, London."
At least two actors were replaced for Sir Edward Leighton and John.
Cast
- Sherlock Holmes : William Gillette
- Doctor Watson : Percy Lyndal
- John Forman : Sydney Herbert
- Sir Edward Leighton : J. A. Rosier
- Professor Moriarty : W. L. Abingdon
- Alice Faulkner : Amy Betteley
- Madge Larrabee : Alida Cortelyou
- Billy : Henry McArdle
- John : David Campbell
- Therese : Louise Collins
Probably same cast than before the others:
- Count Von Stahlburg : Walter Sealby
- James Larrabee : Ralph Delmore
- Sidney Prince : Harry Paulton Jr.
- Alfred Bassick : Henry Harmon
- Jim Craigin : Griffiths Evans
- Thomas Leary : Henry J. Hadfield
- "Lightfoot" McTague : Harold Eaton
- Parsons : Frank D. Pengelly
- Mrs. Faulkner : Gertrude Young
- Mrs. Smeedley : Claire Pauncefort
Reviews
- "Sherlock Holmes" at the Theatre Royal (Evening Telegraph (Dublin), 20 may 1902)
- Theatre Royal — Mr. William Gillette in "Sherlock Holmes" (The Morning Mail (Dublin), 20 may 1902)
