Theater playbill for "The Pride of the Market!" and "Luke the Laborer" at the Washington Theater, August 21, 1861
Contributors: Drew, Frank, 1831- actor; Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880; Buckstone, John Baldwin, 1802-1879; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theater (Organization : Washington, D.C.); 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: Pride of the market; Luke the laborer; Benefit of Mr. and Mrs. F. Williams. Third night of Mr. Frank Drew. Last week of Mrs. C. Henri
Description: Theater! Corner of C and 11th streets, near Pennsylvania avenue. Manager Mr. Humphrey Bland, Musical director: Mr. Sandy Jamieson, stage manager Mr. F. Williams ... Benefit of Mr. and Mrs. F. Williams. Third night of Mr. Frank Drew. Last week of Mrs. C. Henri. Mr. Palmer has kindly volunteered, and will appear as Luke the Laborer. Wednesday, August 21, '61. The performances will commence with the petite Comedy, in 3 acts, of "The Pride of the Market!" ... Song: "On to the Battle": Mrs. C. Henri. To conclude with the thrilling domestic drama, in 2 acts, entitled "Luke the Laborer" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Pride of the market: Marquis de Volange: Mr. F. Williams, Baron Troptard: Mr. J.S. Edwards, Chevalier de Bellerive: Mr. J. Boyd, Ravannes: Mr. Walton, Dubois: Mr. T.B. Baker, Issdore Farine: Mr. F. Drew, Servant: Mr. Wallace, M'lle de Volange: Miss Hodges, Marton: Mrs. C. Henri, Lavotte; Mrs. F. Williams.

Cast: Luke the laborer: Squire Chase: Mr. Walton, Farmer Wakefield: Mr. J.S. Edwards, Charles Maydew: Mr. J. Boyd, Luke: Mr. Palmer, Philip: Mr. F. Williams, Bobby Trot, with duet: Mr. F. Drew, Michael: Mr. H. Bland, Keeper: Mr. T.B. Baker, Thomas: Mr. Wallace, Dick: Mr. Jones, Clara: Mrs. H. Bland, Dame Wakefield: Miss A. Hodges, Jenny, with duet: Mrs. F. Williams.

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