 Event |
The Cotton King
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| Venue |
Multiple (tour), New Zealand |
| First Date |
1897 |
| Dates Estimated |
Yes |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
The Cotton King follows the fortunes of Jack Osborn. In the final thrilling rescue scene, he saves the heroine, Hetty Drayson, from being smashed to death by a descending lift, set in motion by the villain. |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Melodrama
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
England
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| Further Information |
Evidently, there were two Sutton Vanes, father and son, both playwrights. The Cotton King was written by Sutton Vane Snr. Play first produced in London in 1894. Touring repertoire included: One of the Best, In Sight of St Paul's, For England, The Derby Winner, Straight From the Heart and The Cotton King.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
189634 |
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