Theater playbill for Miss Gertrude Argyle in "The Lady of Lyons" and "The Alpine Maid" at the Washington Theater, March 14, 1861
Contributors: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873; Webster, Benjamin, 1797-1882; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 19th century); Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn's Steam Job Press, D st. near 7th
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Other titles: Lady of Lyons; Alpine maid; Last night but two of the successful debutante, Miss Gertrude Argyle
Description: Washington Theater! Lessee, Mr. S.W. Glenn, acting manger: Mr. J.T. Raymond ... Last night but two of the successful debutante, Miss Gertrude Argyle who will appear as Pauline in Bulwer's beautiful play, entitled "The Lady of Lyons." Thursday Ev'g, March 14, 1861 will be presented the much admired play entitled "The Lady of Lyons!" ... To conclude with the favorite farce, entitled "The Apine Maid!" ... in active preparation, a grand spectacle, which will be produced under the immediate supervision of Mr. Joseph Jefferson. Wanted Twenty Young Ladies. Apply at the stage door ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Lady of Lyons: Claude Melnotte: Mr. L.P. Roys, Beaseant (his first appearance): Mr. Mortimer, Col. Damas: Mr. H. Bland, Glavis: Mr. J. Boyd, Deschapelles: Mr. D. Ryan, Gaspar: Mr. Carroll, Landlord: Mr. T.B. Baker, 1st Officer: Mr. Walton, Servant: Mr. Sherwood, Notary: Mr. Pemberton, Pauline: Miss Gertrude Argyle, Madame Deschapelles: Mrs. Mann, Widow Melnotte: Mrs. Emery, Marian: Miss Elmore.

Cast: Alpine maid: Swig: Mr. Raymond, Walter: Mr. Boyd, Burgomaster: Mr. Walton, Dame Glib: Mrs. Mann, Rosetta in which she will sing "La Manola" and "Who'll Have Me": Miss Mary Shaw.

In: American theater programs of the late 19th and 20th centuries (Library of Congress).