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Richard Mansfield (24 May 1857 – 30 August 1907) was an English actor-manager best known for his performances in Shakespeare plays, Gilbert and Sullivan operas, and the play Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Richard Mansfield (born May 24, 1854 or 1857, Berlin, Prussia [Germany]—died August 30, 1907, New London, Connecticut, U.S.) was one of the last of the great Romantic actors in the United States.
Sep 28, 2022 · Learn about the life and career of Richard Mansfield, who played Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in 1887 and was linked to the Jack the Ripper murders in 1888. Explore his stage achievements, personal struggles, and historical context in this podcast episode.
Oct 16, 2016 · Learn about the life and career of Richard Mansfield, who played Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde on stage for decades. Find out why he was suspected of being Jack the Ripper, the notorious serial killer in London in 1888.
Richard Mansfield as Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A year after the 1886 publication of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic novella, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, the first major adaption opened on May 9, 1887 at the Boston Museum.
Jul 18, 2023 · Richard Mansfield was one of the most famous actors of his time, known for his electrifying performances on stage. In this biography, the author tells the story of Mansfield's...
Apr 15, 2024 · In August 1888, Richard Mansfield, performed Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde at London's Lyceum theatre, and people were curious as to how he managed the transformation.
