Person    | Male  Born 1858  Died 16/3/1918

Sir George Alexander

Categories: Theatre

Actor-manager. Ran the St James's Theatre from about 1891 until his death in 1918.

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Sir George Alexander

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Sir George Alexander

London County Council Sir George Alexander, 1858 - 1918, actor manager, live...

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St James's Theatre - 3 reliefs

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St James's Theatre - SWET

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