Theater playbill for Mr. & Mrs. Henri Drayton in "Never Judge by Appearances" and "Diamond Cut Diamond" at Odd-Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C. March 12, 1860
Contributors: Mrs. Henri Drayton, performer; Oliveira, Jacques, 1836-1867, performer; Loder, Edward J. (Edward James), 1813-1865, composer; Grisar, Albert, 1808-1869, composer; Drayton, Henri, 1822-1872; Drayton, Henri, 1822-1872; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Odd Fellow's Hall (Washington, D.C.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn's Steam Job Press, D street, near 7th
Published: 1860
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Other titles: Never judge by appearances; Diamond cut diamond; For a few nights only, Drayton's Parlor Operas and Lyric Proverbs
Description: Odd-Fellows' Hall. J. Sanderson, lessee. For a few nights only. Drayton's Parlor Operas and Lyric Proverbs. Henry Drayton, musical director, J.G. Shaw, business manager. Unique & elegant musical novelty. English Buffo Opera Comedy and Lyric Drama! Acknowledged by the Public Press to be the most Pleasing, Elegant, and Amusing Entertainment in America. Mr & Mrs. Henri Drayton ... English Parlor Operas & Lyric Proverbs. Senor Oliveira, the great violinist is engaged and will appear at each performance. Monday evn'g, March 12, '60 will be performed the admired operetta of "Never Judge by Appearances" written by H. Drayton, music composed by E.J. Loder ... after which, the great violinist, Senor Oliveira, will execute a variety of musical compositions in the style of Paganini. To conclude with the popular comic operetta of "Diamond Cut Diamond" written by H. Drayton, music composed by Mm. Grisar, Hatton and Pratten ... The orchestra will be conducted by Herr Engelke ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item. Printed on both sides.

"Opinions of the Press"--Verso.

Cast: Never judge by appearances: Oscar, Count de Belleville: Mr. H. Drayton, Louise, Comtesse de Velleville: Mrs. H. Drayton.

Cast: Diamond cut diamond: Josephine, a waiting woman, Countess de Valdenne: Mrs. H. Drayton, Victor, a valet, Captain Sanspeur, Simon Sabot: Mr. H. Drayton.

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