- Dorothy Drew
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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
- ^ "Jim" Jeffries Rumored Marriage, New York Times, December 1, 1900, pg. 5.
- ^ Poli's Theatre, circa 1905.
- ^ Jeffries Will Not Marry, New York Times, December 3, 1900, pg. 11.
- ^ Casino Theatre, New York City.
- ^ Notes Of The Summer Shows, New York Times, July 28, 1896, pg. 5.
- ^ New Manhattan Athletic Club photos at New York Public Library website
- ^ 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
Categories:- Vaudeville performers
- American stage actors
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