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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | The Iron Chest [Speeches to Be Introduced In] |
| Author | Colman the Younger, George |
| Date | 11 Mar 1796 |
| Licence Application Date | 11 Mar 1796 |
| Document Type | Play |
| Library/Archive | The Huntington Library |
| Collection Name | John Larpent Plays |
| Reference | LA1116 |
| Language | English |
| Document Description | Speeches inserted into Colman's play, "The Iron Chest," a play based on William Godwin's novel "Caleb Williams." |
| Theme | Modes of Performance: Costume, Scenography & Spectacle |
| Theatre | Theatre Royal Drury Lane |
| Theatre Manager | Powell, William |
| Lord Chamberlain | Cecil, James (1st Marquess of Salisbury) |
| Examiner at time of Licence Application | Larpent, John |
| Genre | Speeches |
| Printed Edition | Printed 1796. |
| Keywords | adaptation novel alteration |
| Additional Information | Manuscript notice states "The inclosed Speeches intended to be introduced in the Iron Chest--it is hoped will not be disapproved of by the Lord Chamberlain--They are meant merely to connect, where omissions have been made according to your directions." Compared to the second printed edition in 1796, the two speeches (in Act II, Scene 1, and Act III, Scene 3) are printed. |
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| Document linked to |
Poster for 'Iron Chest' with Edmund Kean and Supporting Piece 'Perfection' |
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