Theater playbill for Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Florence in "The Mighty Dollar" at the National Theater, Washington, March 20, 1876
Contributors: Florence, W. J., Mrs., 1830-1906, actor; Woolf, Benjamin Edward, 1836-1901; National Theater (Washington, D.C. : 1873-1885); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Washington Chronicle Print, 914 Penna. Ave.
Published: 1876
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Other titles: Mighty dollar; Engagement of the world-renowned comedians, Mr. & Mrs. W.J. Florence!
Description: National Theatre, John T. Ford, lessee, H. Clay Ford, manager. Doors opean at 7. To commence at 8. Engagement of the world-renowned comedians, Mr. & Mrs. W.J. Florence! Who will appear in their new and glorious comedy entitled "The Mighty Dollar!" frm the pen of B.E. Woolf, Esq. ... Monday evening, March 20th, 1876, and every evening and Saturday matineee, the great American comedy of the day, entitled "The Mighty Dollar!" ... New and beautiful scenery by James Lamb ... During the evening, the orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Fred. Prosperi, will perform choice selections of music ... Florence matinee Saturday at 2 p.m. ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: The mighty dollar: The Hon. Bardwell Slote, from the "Cohosh District": Mr. W.J. Florence, Roland Vance, a journalist: Harold Forsberg, Lord Caingorm, on a visit to "Our Young Country" : C.B. Walter, Col. Tom Dart, millionaire railway king: M. Lanagan, Arthur Lemaitre: J.P. Rutledge, Hon. George Saville, member from Hollowcore: H.A. Webber, Charley Brood: Harry Lee, George Washington Stidmore, Lafayette Berry: Civil Rights: Geo. W. Denham, G. Harrison. Mrs. Gen. Gilflory, who "has lived so long abroad": Mrs. W.J. Florence, Clara Dart, the millionaire's wife: Miss Rose Osborne, Blanche Mossthorn, of Mossthorn Farm: Miss Meroe Charles, Libbie Ray: Miss Eugenie Paul, Laura: Miss M. Magee.

LC copy rehoused: 2015-01-12. Shelved in Oversize.

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