4. Sir George Alexander as "Rupert of Hentzau" in "The Prisoner of Zenda".

This material is held atDe Montfort University Archives and Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 3071 F/014/002
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1916
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1 Card

Scope and Content

One cigarette card with illustration of Sir George Alexander.

Text on the reverse of the card reads:

Who started life in the City, made his first appearance on the stage in 1879. He was for a time with Henry Irving at the Lyceum, commencing management for himself in 1890. Connected with the St. James' Theatre since 1891, he was of London's most popular actor-managers, with his long list of famous impersonations to his credit. Nor were his interests confined to the stage, for he found time to do much useful public work as a member of the London County Council.

He received the honour of Knighthood in 1911, and has also the dignities of J. P. and L. L. D.