c.1905 George Fawcett Signed Letter from Grand and Bijou Opera House Minneapolis

This lot is a letter sent by well-known stage and film performer, George Fawcett around 1905. The letter was written on engraved letterhead promoting the Grand Opera House in St. Paul, Minnesota and the Bijou Opera House in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Fawcett and his stock theater company were known to have performed in these venues, so this letter was probably written during one of these runs. A key part of the troupe was his wife, actress Percy Haswell. The letter makes reference to a stage work being “a great vehicle for my wife.”

George Fawcett and his wife, Percy Haswell, were a prominent stage duo in the early 20th century. Fawcett, an accomplished actor known for his work in theater and silent films, often performed alongside Haswell, a skilled actress. Together, they managed the George Fawcett Stock Company, which toured various cities, staging performances in venues like the Grand Opera House in St. Paul and the Bijou Opera House in Minneapolis. Percy Haswell was not only a key performer in their productions but also played a significant role in shaping the troupe’s repertoire.

The handwritten letter is approximately 11″ tall by 8.5″ wide and is hand-signed by George Fawcett.