Autograph card signed by the popular 19th century musical comedy actor Henry E. Dixey.
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content: Phillip Graneto Broadway Theater Collection
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content: Phillip Graneto Broadway Theater Collection / Series 1: Dixey, Henry E., actor
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content: Box 3, Folder 1
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content: The signature reads "'Quod dixi dixi' [What I've said, I've said] Henry E. Dixey." Dixey was a popular actor in late-19th century burlesque and comic theater, renowned for his good looks and charm. He was best known as the star of the burlesque musical Adonis. The musical, written by C. E. Rice, tells the story of a marble statue of a handsome man named Adonis that comes to life. After discovering that life as a human is complicated and unpleasant, Adonis chooses to become a statue again. Dixey's performance in the play was acclaimed, and he became known for his improvisational gags, singing, and shapely legs. which ran for a Broadway record 603 consecutive performances at New York's Bijou  Theatre beginning in 1884.