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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | The Poor Gentleman |
| Author | Colman the Younger, George |
| Date | 31 Dec 1800 |
| Licence Application Date | 31 Dec 1800 |
| Document Type | Play |
| Library/Archive | The Huntington Library |
| Collection Name | John Larpent Plays |
| Reference | LA1316 |
| Language | English |
| Document Description | Comedy set on a farm in rural Kent. Father and son are in disagreement as the son sings songs of joining the army and the father wishes him to stay and work on the farm. Whilst the father has been away the farm has gained some interesting new tenants. |
| Theme | Courtship, Family & Domestic Life |
| Theatre | Covent Garden Theatre |
| Lord Chamberlain | Cecil, James (1st Marquess of Salisbury) |
| Examiner at time of Licence Application | Larpent, John |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Acts | Five |
| Geographical Setting | Kent, England |
| Keywords | rural life poverty family military |
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| Document linked to |
Handbill for 'Poor Gentleman' and 'Raising the Wind' for the Re-opening of the Theatre. Benefit of the Performers Including Mr Jefferson and Mrs Melville |
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