Stage Actor, Otis Skinner, Autograph Photograph
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Autographed Photograph, Otis Skinner as Col. Philippe Bridau in "The Honor of the Family" at the Booth Theater, December 25, 1926 - January, 1927. 3 1/2" X 5"
Otis Skinner (1858-1942) was an American stage actor and producer. Skinner had originally trained for a career in commerce, but a visit to the theatre reportedly left him stage-struck. Skinner specialized in Shakespearean roles; his performances were praised. He made Shylock from The Merchant of Venice a character with whom the audience could sympathize . However, his signature role was as Hajj in Kismet, which he performed on Broadway from 1911 to 1912 for 184 performances and on the silver screen in 1920 and 1930. In all, Skinner had 25 Broadway appearances between 1900 and 1933.
Otis Skinner (1858-1942) was an American stage actor and producer. Skinner had originally trained for a career in commerce, but a visit to the theatre reportedly left him stage-struck. Skinner specialized in Shakespearean roles; his performances were praised. He made Shylock from The Merchant of Venice a character with whom the audience could sympathize . However, his signature role was as Hajj in Kismet, which he performed on Broadway from 1911 to 1912 for 184 performances and on the silver screen in 1920 and 1930. In all, Skinner had 25 Broadway appearances between 1900 and 1933.
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