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A rare large original 29 1/2 by 10 inch October 1863 theatre broadside for the great Irish-American comic actor Frank Drew, a member of the Drew and Barrymore dynasties and grand-uncle of Lionel, Ethel, and John Barrymore, acting multiple roles at the Prince's Theatre in Glasgow including The Irish Lion and a spoof of Lord Byron's Mazeppa. A few small tears otherwise good condition. See the Drew and Barrymore family's extraordinary biographies below. Shipping discounts for multiple purchases. Inquiries always welcome. Please visit my other eBay items for more early theatre and historical autographs, photographs and programs and great singer, actor and actress cabinet photos and CDV's. From Wikipedia:John Drew (September 3, 1827 – May 21, 1862) was an Irish-American stage actor and theatre manager.Born Jonathan Henry Drewland in Dublin, Ireland, to Thomas L. Drewland and Louise Kanten, he was the fifth of six children. He lived in Templeogue, a poor Irish village in County Dublin during the 19th century. In 1832, John Drew emigrated to the United States with his family to Boston, Massachusetts. As a child he spent most of his life living in Boston. This is where he first got into acting. A younger brother, Frank Drew (1831–1903), also became an actor CareerAfter moving to the United States, Drew got a job in the theatrical company of Joseph J. Johlen (the theatre manager). He appeared in a number of Johlen's plays, including Uncle Mutch, The Barber Man, Canterbury of Livingston and The Progrist.Drew made his first New York appearance in 1846. He played Irish and light comedy parts with success in many American cities, and was the manager of the Arch Street Theatre Personal lifeJohn married Louisa Lane in 1848 this being her third marriage and his first. They had three children, Louisa (1852–1888), John Jr. (1853–1927), and Georgiana (1856–1893), the latter two of whom were accomplished actors (Georgiana married Maurice Barrymore in 1876, begetting the Barrymore family; this makes John Drew a great great grandfather of actress Drew Barrymore).Drew died at his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the early age of 34, after tripping, falling and fatally hitting his head during a party for daughter Georgiana. He was buried in Glenwood Cemetery in Philadelphia, which was later closed, and his remains were moved to Mount Vernon Cemetery. After his death, his wife Louisa took over the management of the Arch Street Theatre.[2] The Arch Street survived until 1936 when it was demolished.The Barrymore family is an American acting family.The Barrymores are also the inspiration of a Broadway play called The Royal Family, which debuted in 1927. There are many members of the Barrymore family that are not mentioned in this article.List of membersJohn Barrymore as Hamlet in 1922Drew Barrymore at the 2014 Berlin International Film FestivalWilliam Edward Blythe (1818–1873), married Matilda Chamberlayne (1822-1849), they had seven childrenHerbert Arthur Chamberlayne Blythe (aka Maurice Barrymore married Georgiana Emma Drew, and had three children: Lionel, Ethel, and John.Lionel Barrymore Married Doris Rankin (first wife), and had two daughters. Marriage ended in divorce.Mary Barrymore (died in infancy, 2 years old)Ethel Barrymore II (died in infancy).? Married to Irene Fenwick (second wife, until her death)Ethel Barrymore Married Russell Griswold Colt, and had three children. Ethel's children also acted, primarily on the stage.Samuel Peabody ColtJohn Drew ColtEthel Barrymore Colt.? Married John Romeo Miglietta, and had John Drew Miglietta (born 10 September 1946)John Barrymore Married to Katherine Corri Harris (first wife, divorced)? Married Blanche Oelrichs (second wife, divorced), and had:Diana Blanche Barrymore? Married Bramwell Fletcher? Married John R. Howard? Married Robert Wilcox? Married Dolores Costello (third wife, divorced), and had:Dolores Ethel Mae Barrymore (living).? Married Thomas Fairbanks (first husband, divorced), and had:Hillary Klaradru Fairbanks (living),? married Thomas Randolph and had:Isabelle Harrison Barrymore RandolphAnthony John Barrymore Fairbanks? married Dianne Zaninovich and had:Samantha Mae Barrymore Fairbanks.? Married Lew Bedell (second husband) and had:Dore Lewis BedellStephanie Mae BedellJohn Drew Barrymore (Jr.) Married Cara Williams (first wife, divorced)John Blyth Barrymore? Married Rebecca PogrowBlyth Lane Brooke Barrymore? Married Jacqueline ManesJohn Blyth Barrymore IV? Married Gabriella Palazzoli (second wife, divorced)Blyth Dolores Barrymore. ? Married Antonio GioffrediNicole Gioffredi? Married Nina Wayne (third wife, Barrymore (died 2014, accidental overdose)[2]? Married Ildiko Jaid (fourth wife, divorced)Drew Barrymore (b. 1975)? Married Jeremy Thomas (first husband, divorced)? Married Tom Green (second husband, divorced)? Married Will Kopelman (third husband, divorced)Olive Barrymore KopelmanFrankie Barrymore Kopelman? Married to Elaine Barrie née Jacobs. (fourth wife of John Barrymore Sr., divorced)Except for John Drew Barrymore, Diana, Drew, and John Blyth, none of the other members of John Barrymore's family have yet entered the entertainment industry. Most of the spouses however were related to the artistic world, mainly actresses and actors.Drew familyThe family of Georgiana Emma Drew, mother of Lionel, Ethel, and John, also includes a large number of actors.John Drew, actor? Louisa Lane Drew, Emma Drew, ? wife of Maurice Barrymore and mother of Lionel, Ethel, and John.John Drew Jr., 'Uncle Jack' by the Barrymore siblings, married actress Josephine Baker 'Aunt Dodo', daughter of his mother's best friend.Louise Drew, 'Cousin Bee', ? married performer Jack Devereaux; their son John Drew Devereaux(1918 1995) was a Broadway stage managerSidney Drew (paternity debatable), known for the Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Drew comedy act. Married to first wife Gladys Rankin 1890-1914 her death. Wife two was Lucille McVey 1914 to his death in 1919.Sidney Rankin Drew, son of Sidney Drew and Gladys Rankin, left his acting career to join the Lafayette Escadrille, and was killed in actionLouisa Drew (1851–1888), called 'Aunt Wisa' by the Barrymores, moved to Boston, married manager Charles Mendum(1849 1945) had two or ?three children, one of which was Georgie Mendum (..photo of Louisa appears in October 1937 Etsy Magazine layout on the family.)Georgie Drew Mendum (1875–1957), married and divorced from a comedian named George Parsons (married 1903, divorced 1912). Sometimes stayed at the Mamaroneck home of her cousin Ethel Barrymore.Frank Drew (1831–1903), brother of John Drew Sr. (Photo of him appears in October 1937 Etsy Magazine layout on the family)

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