Theater playbill for Miss Gertrude Argyle in "Much Ado About Nothing" and "The Loan of a Lover" at the Washington Theater, March 15, 1861
Contributors: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880; 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: Much ado about nothing; Loan of a lover; Benefit and last night but one of the successful debutante, Miss Gertrude Argyle who will appear as Beatrice
Description: Washington Theater! Lessee, Mr. S.W. Glenn, acting manger: Mr. J.T. Raymond ... Benefit and last night but one of the successful debutante, Miss Gertrude Argyle who will appear as Beatrice in Shakspere's beautiful comedy, entitled "Much Ado About Nothing". Friday Ev'g, March 15, 1861 will be presented Shakspere's beautiful comedy, entitled "Much Ado About Nothing!" ... To conclude with the musical farce, entitled "The Loan of a Lover" ...The distinguished comedian, Mr. Joseph Jefferson will appear on Monday. Wanted Twenty Young Ladies. Apply at the stage door ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Much ado about nothing: Benedick: Mr. L.P. Roys, Claudio: Mr. Mortimer, Don Pedro: Mr. J. Boyd, Don John: Mr. W.H. Bartholomew, Leonato: Mr. H. Bland, Antonio: Mr. D. Ryan, Dogberry: Mr. J.T. Raymond, Verges: Mr. T.B. Baker, Seacoal: Mr. Pemberton, Sexton: Mr. Thornton, Oatcake: Mr. Sherwood, Friar: Mr. Carland, Hero: Mrs. Emery.

Cast: Loan of a lover: Swyzel: Mr. D. Ryan, Capt. Amersfort: Mr. Carroll, Peter Spyk: Mr. J.T. Raymond, Delve: Mr. T.B. Baker, Ernestine: Mrs. H. Bland, Gertrude: Miss Mary Shaw.

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