Stage & Screen
GROSSMITH
(Weedon, 1854-1919, Actor, Co-Author & Illustrator of 'A Diary of a Nobody')
Autograph Letter Signed to Sydney PAXTON,
(1860-1930, Actor, son of the Revd. E. Paxton Hood, 1830-1908), saying he is not sure whether I answered your kind letter wishing me success etc. If I did not, then allow me now... to do so, & wishing you every success, 1 side 8vo., The Old House, Canonbury Place, N., 24th September no year, circa
Item Date: 1900
Background
Paxton was with the Compton Comedy Company, 1885-1892, and played Spettigue in Charley's Aunt 1026 times, 1894-1897. He was resident manager at Southampton, 1903-1906, where he also enjoyed the yachting.
remains of laying down by blank edge of 4th side
Stock No. 55923