This delightful volume features a stunning collection of illustrations of famous actors and actresses from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, originally published in The Illustrated American magazine from 1891 to 1892. The book includes portraits of luminaries such as Ada Rehan, Maurice Barrymore, and Dion Boucicault, as well as biographical sketches and brief essays on the art of acting. It is a treasure trove for theater enthusiasts and historians alike.

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