Dorothy Drew

Dorothy Drew was a vaudeville actress who was rumored to have married James J. Jeffries in November 1900. At this time Drew was featured in "The Young Plumber", a comedy at Poli's Vaudeville,^[1] in New Haven, Connecticut.^[2] Jeffries publicly denied proposing marriage to Drew on December 2, 1900.^[3]

A versatile talent, she was billed as a dancer during a performance at the Casino Roof Garden.^[4], in July 1896.^[5] On Ladies Day at the New Manhattan Athletic Club^[6], Drew danced and sang songs, in January 1895.^[7]

References

1. ^ "Jim" Jeffries Rumored Marriage, New York Times, December 1, 1900, pg. 5.
2. ^ Poli's Theatre, circa 1905.
3. ^ Jeffries Will Not Marry, New York Times, December 3, 1900, pg. 11.
4. ^ Casino Theatre, New York City.
5. ^ Notes Of The Summer Shows, New York Times, July 28, 1896, pg. 5.
6. ^ New Manhattan Athletic Club photos at New York Public Library website
7. ^ Sporting News In Brief, New York Times, January 9, 1895, pg. 7.

External links

• Dorothy Drew photo by J.U. Stead at the NYPL website

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