Edward Smith Willard was christened on 16 February 1853 at Chapel Royal in Brighton, Sussex, England
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9 He lived in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
O, in 1871.
4 He lived in Battersea, Surrey, England
O, in 1881.
3 In 1881 Edward was an Actor.
3 He appeared in the newspaper on 1 October 1887 for Mr. Charles Dickens event in London, Middlesex, England
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7 He appeared in the newspaper on 20 April 1890 for "Actors Next to Irving" in New York, New York, United States
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10 He appeared in the newspaper on 7 September 1890 for "The Future of Palmers" in New York, New York, United States
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11 He appeared in the newspaper on 12 October 1890 for "In Irvings Footsteps" in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
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12 He appeared in the newspaper on 9 November 1890 for "Actor and Artist honoured" in New York, New York, United States
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13 He appeared in the newspaper on 11 November 1890 for Mr. Willard's First Appearance in New York, New York, United States
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12 He appeared in the newspaper on 16 November 1890 for The Middleman Ad in New York, New York, United States
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13 He appeared in the newspaper on 30 November 1890 for A Stage Villain No More in New York, New York, United States
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13 He appeared in the newspaper on 31 January 1891 for To Meet Mr. Willard in New York, New York, United States
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13 He appeared in the newspaper on 3 May 1891 for Applause For Willard in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
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12 He appeared in the newspaper on 8 May 1891 for Willard Honor's in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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14 He appeared in the newspaper on 24 May 1891 for Gala Night at the Play in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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15 He appeared in the newspaper on 25 June 1891 for "Actor's Benevolent Fund" in London, Middlesex, England
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7 He appeared in the newspaper on 5 October 1891 for People are Generous in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
16 He appeared in the newspaper on 10 October 1891 for At The Whitehouse in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
16 He appeared in the newspaper on 6 November 1891 for Played to over 30,000 people in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
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17 He appeared in the newspaper on 20 December 1892 for Mr. E.S. Willard secures his place in the affections of the New York Public in Olean, Cattaraugus, New York, United States
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18 He appeared in the newspaper on 27 December 1892 for Actors Left Penniless.
19 He appeared in the newspaper on 29 December 1892 for Behind The Footlights in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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20 He appeared in the newspaper on 31 December 1892 for The Theatres in 1892 in London, Middlesex, England
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7 He appeared in the newspaper on 13 January 1893 for Talks Of The Drama in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
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12 He appeared in the newspaper on 14 January 1893 for Just Nervousness, Not Stage Fright. in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
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12 He appeared in the newspaper on 15 January 1893 for Becomes A favourite in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
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12 He appeared in the newspaper on 30 March 1893 for Mr. Willard's Big Hit in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
16 He appeared in the newspaper on 29 April 1893 for E.S. Willard refuses to re-book eight theatres.
21 He appeared in the newspaper on 15 November 1893 for Everybody Knew The Actor. in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
16 He appeared in the newspaper on 19 November 1893 for In A Dressing Room in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
16 He appeared in the newspaper on 10 December 1893 for E.S. Willard Income in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
16 He appeared in the newspaper on 17 December 1893 for Henry Irving Dines at the Lotos Club in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
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12 He appeared in the newspaper on 17 December 1893 for Henry Irving at the Lotos Club in New York, New York, United States
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22 He appeared in the newspaper on 23 January 1894 for E.S. Willard Acts Hamlet in New York, New York, United States
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13 He appeared in the newspaper on 22 April 1894 for Willard Is Liked in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
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12 He appeared in the newspaper on 29 April 1894 for Willard Says Good-By in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
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12 He appeared in the newspaper on 13 May 1894 for Mr. E.S. Willard's Plans in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
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12 He appeared in the newspaper on 6 July 1894 for Theatrical Gossip in New York, New York, United States
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13 He appeared in the newspaper on 18 July 1894 for Henry Irving.
23 He appeared in the newspaper on 6 October 1894 for Willard terminates his London engagement.
24 He appeared in the newspaper on 25 June 1895 for After Many Years.
25 He appeared in the newspaper on 3 May 1896 for Henry Arthur Jones Again.
13 He appeared in the newspaper on 15 November 1896 for "Welcome Return of E. S. Willard, the Famous English Actor." in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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26 He appeared in the newspaper on 17 November 1896 for E.S. Willard in his new play.
12 He appeared in the newspaper on 8 December 1896 for Cries of bravo for E.S. Willard.
12 He appeared in the newspaper on 24 December 1896 for Has To Do All The Acting Himself.
12 He appeared in the newspaper on 24 January 1897 for Tyranny Of The Stage.
16 He appeared in the newspaper on 10 March 1897 for E. S. Willard in 'The Middleman'.
12 He appeared in the newspaper on 2 May 1897 for On The Rialto.
27 He appeared in the newspaper on 3 June 1897 for Passengers For Europe.
13 He appeared in the newspaper on 18 July 1897 for Willard's New Play.
28 He appeared in the newspaper on 19 December 1897 for Mr. Willard's Farewell.
29 He appeared in the newspaper on 6 March 1898 for MLLE. Held Left Yesterday.
30 He appeared in the newspaper on 6 March 1898 for Anna Held In Atlanta.
13 He appeared in the newspaper on 16 March 1898 for Actor Willard Poisoned.
31 He appeared in the newspaper on 20 March 1898 for Willard Will Take A Rest.
30 He appeared in the newspaper on 20 March 1898 for Willard Has The Fever.
12 He appeared in the newspaper on 21 March 1898 for E. S. Willard Is Better.
13 He appeared in the newspaper on 22 March 1898 for E. S. Willard Better.
13 He appeared in the newspaper on 27 March 1898 for E. S. Willard's Condition.
13 He appeared in the newspaper on 14 April 1898 for E. S. Willard Better.
12 He appeared in the newspaper on 3 May 1898 for E. S. Willard fever relapse.
32 He appeared in the newspaper on 22 May 1898 for E. S. Willard Is Convalescent.
12 He appeared in the newspaper on 23 May 1898 for Mrs. Willard Is In Chicago.
12 He appeared in the newspaper on 20 April 1906 for Earthquake Relief work in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
O. He lived at St James in Westminster, Middlesex, England
O, on 2 April 1911.
1,5 He appeared in the newspaper on 8 January 1912 for The Dickens Centenary Celebration.
7 He appeared in the newspaper on 15 April 1912 for Theatre Reminiscences in London, Middlesex, England
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7 He appeared in the newspaper on 18 March 1913 for Pension Fund committee in London, Middlesex, England
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7 He appeared in the newspaper on 10 November 1915 for Death of Mr. Willard in London, Middlesex, England
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7 He appeared in the newspaper on 25 January 1916 for "Wills and Bequests" in London, Middlesex, England
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E S Willard as "David Garrick"
E S Willard as "David Garrick","Philip H. Ward Collection of Theatrical Images, 1856-1910..Ms. Coll. 331....Subjects: Willard, E.S...Place: New York, New York..Photographer: Dana..Collection location: Volume 13, Item 449

Oscar Wilde letter to Edward Smith Willard pg1
WILDE, Oscar (1856-1900). Wit and dramatist...Autograph Letter Signed to [Edward Smith] Willard (1853-1915, actor), 3 pages 8vo (slight smudge to signature but in fine condition), 16 Tite Street, Chelsea, no date, ca 1889-1890. Asking for tickets to see Willard in The Middleman..... 'You were kind enough to ask me to come and see The Middleman some night. I know how crowded the House is, but if there should be two stalls vacant on Friday night next I should be charmed to have the opportunity of seeing what I hear from every body is your finest and most passionate performance. ...'....Edward Smith Willard was manager of the Shaftesbury Theatre, with John Lart, during the season of 1889-1890, and it was then that he produced (and evidently acted in) The Middleman, written in the former year by Henry Arthur Jones...There is one mention of Willard in The Complete Letters of Oscar Wilde, ed. Merlin Holland and Rupert Hart-Davis, but no letters to him are published...Recipient's bold endorsement in pencil at the head: 'Yes'...[No: 24432]

Oscar Wilde letter to Edward Smith Willard pg2
WILDE, Oscar (1856-1900). Wit and dramatist...Autograph Letter Signed to [Edward Smith] Willard (1853-1915, actor), 3 pages 8vo (slight smudge to signature but in fine condition), 16 Tite Street, Chelsea, no date, ca 1889-1890. Asking for tickets to see Willard in The Middleman..... 'You were kind enough to ask me to come and see The Middleman some night. I know how crowded the House is, but if there should be two stalls vacant on Friday night next I should be charmed to have the opportunity of seeing what I hear from every body is your finest and most passionate performance. ...'....Edward Smith Willard was manager of the Shaftesbury Theatre, with John Lart, during the season of 1889-1890, and it was then that he produced (and evidently acted in) The Middleman, written in the former year by Henry Arthur Jones...There is one mention of Willard in The Complete Letters of Oscar Wilde, ed. Merlin Holland and Rupert Hart-Davis, but no letters to him are published...Recipient's bold endorsement in pencil at the head: 'Yes'...[No: 24432]

J.M. Barrie letter to E S Willard 1895 pg1
BARRIE J. M.: (1860-1937) Scottish Novelist, created Peter Pan. A.L.S., J M Barrie, two pages, 8vo, London, 23rd April 1895, to [Edward Smith] Willard, on the printed stationery of the Garrick Club. Barrie states that they should agree to a proposal and asks if Willard is ever in London nowadays so that they could meet. In concluding he asks Willard when he starts his play in Scotland. With blank integral leaf. Some very light, minor foxing, otherwise VG

J.M. Barrie letter to E S Willard 1895 pg2

J.M. Barrie letter to E S Willard
BARRIE J. M.: (1860-1937) Scottish Novelist, created Peter Pan. A.L.S., J M Barrie, one page, 8vo, Leinster Corner, Lancaster Gate, 14th February n.y. (1909), to [Edward Smith] Willard. Barrie writes, in full, 'No, I think it would be rather good in one act but there is so little place for one act pieces on our stage. I'll write you again if it comes to anything'. With blank integral leaf. Some very slight, minor foxing, VG

J.M. Barrie letter to E S Willard 1894 pg1
BARRIE J. M.: (1860-1937) Scottish Novelist, created Peter Pan. A.L.S., J. M. Barrie, two pages, 8vo, Kirriemuir, 20th October 1894, to [Edward Smith] Willard. Barrie refers to a letter which he has received and which he is sending to Willard, asking him to make whatever arrangements he thinks best. He continues 'I hope you have been getting on well since I saw you, & that the run at the Garrick ends prosperously' and further adds 'If you are sending my money before the end of next week you may as well send it here, but if after that stick to Garrick Club', before concluding 'If you have got that portrait of yourself you promised me I wish you would send it.' With blank integral leaf. V

J.M. Barrie letter to E S Willard 1894 pg2

Sir Henry Irving Letter to Willard
IRVING HENRY: (1838-1905) English Stage Actor. Series of five A.Ls.S. and one L.S., H Irving and Henry Irving (1), eight pages (total), 8vo, Grafton Street & Lyceum Theatre, London, mainly 1892-3, most to [Edward Smith] Willard. Most of the letters have routine content, thanking Willard for his kindness and sympathy etc., and informing him that he has reserved his box at the Lyceum. Also including an A.L.S. by H. B. Irving and a 12mo printed card of sympathy on the death of Irving, October 1905. Generally VG, 8

Edward Smith Willard
Edward Smith Willard cabinet photo

Edward Smith Willard

E S Willard as Professor Goodwillie
E S WILLARD as Professor Goodwillie in 'The Professor's Love Story' - postcard..Publisher: D F & Co, York - United Kingdom - 1904

E. S. WILLARD & HERBERT WARING in 'The Cardinal'
E. S. WILLARD & HERBERT WARING in 'The Cardinal' - postcard..Publisher: Beagles 1938 - United Kingdom - 1905....Black & white matt photo. Unused.

Edward Smith Willard postcard
(signed postcard, matt, Rotary Photo, 1104b -..the signature is dated August 1908,..but Willard has added 1896 to the photo)

Edward Smith Willard
Willard is in costume in this cabinet photograph for his part as Giovanni de Medici in Louis N. Parker's The Cardinal. The play opened under the management of Sir George Alexander in 1901 at the St. James's Theatre and ran for 106 performances. The play, again with Willard as the Cardinal, was revived in 1903.....The photograph, courtesy of Mr. Robert J. Foster, is by Otto Sarony. Note that it is identical to one of the postcards mounted.

1906 Edward Willard Kipling Theatre Magazine Photo
1906 Edward Willard Kipling Theatre Magazine Photo....An original page from the Theatre Magazine featuring Edward S Willard.....Here he is dressed "as Kipling's Weird Character, 'The Man Who Was'"....Photo by Otto Sarony....Source: February 1906 Theatre magazine.....Condition: Very good; measures about 10 x 14....http://shop.vendio.com/vintageads4u/item/570542647/

E S Willard in Toronto, Ontario
May 8th at the Princess Theatre, Toronto E. S. Willard billboard. 146 Bay St., Toronto

Bram Stoker Letter pg1
Stoker was well-connected in the theatre world, as this letter of 7 May 1890 testifies. The letter is addressed to the editor and architect Sir James Thomas Knowles, and concerns an article on actor-managers of the 19th century. Knowles wished for the participation of some of these great men, and Stoker writes to update him: .."I have seen all our people except Wyndham, who is in Paris and will not return till tomorrow"...These 'people' include Sir Henry Irving, Sir John Hare, Sir Squire Bancroft, Edward Smith Willard and Sir George Alexander: all giants of the London stage..." I told them all that you would write personally when sending proof of the article, as of course they will all prefer to hear from you direct"...Image ref: 716/61/1b (pp. 1 & 2)

Bram Stocker Letter pg2

Edward Smith Willard
As "The Cardinal"

E S Willard as the Cardinal