Francis Wilson Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
FRANCIS WILSON
Born: February 07, 1854 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: October 07, 1935 in New York City, New York
Biography
Francis Wilson (1854-1935) began his career in minstrel shows but was soon appearing in stage productions and operas. He made his Broadway debut in 1886 in Erminie, which was revived in 1899 by his Francis Wilson Opera Company. Wilson was married to actress Edna Bruns (1886-1960), with whom he co-starred in When Knights Were Bold (1907) and The Bachelor's Baby (which Francis wrote). Wilson, who was the first President of the Actors' Equity Association (1913-1920), made his final appearance on Broadway in 1930 in a revival of The Little Father of the Wilderness.
The-Little-Father-of-the-Wilderness - Performer (June 2, 1930 - June 1930), She-Stoops-to-Conquer - Performer (June 9, 1924 - June 1924), The-School-for-Scandal - Performer (June 4, 1923 - June 1923), The-Rivals - Performer (May 7, 1923 - May 1923), The-Rivals - Performer (June 5, 1922 - June 1922), Erminie - Performer (January 3, 1921 - March 26, 1921), The-Spiritualist - Performer (March 24, 1913 - March 1913), The-Bachelor's-Baby - Performer (December 27, 1909 - June 1910), When-Knights-Were-Bold - Performer (August 20, 1907 - November 1907), The-Little-Father-of-the-Wilderness/The-Mountain-C - Performer (April 23, 1906 - May 1906), The-Mountain-Climber - Performer (March 5, 1906 - April 1906), Cousin-Billy - Performer (January 2, 1905 - March 1905), Erminie - Performer (October 19, 1903 - November 28, 1903), The-Toreador - Performer (January 6, 1902 - May 3, 1902), The-Strollers - Performer (June 24, 1901 - August 31, 1901), The-Monks-Of-Malabar - Performer (September 14, 1900 - October 20, 1900), Cyrano-de-Bergerac - Performer (September 18, 1899 - October 14, 1899), Erminie - Performer (May 9, 1899 - June 3, 1899), Erminie - Performer (May 10, 1886 - October 1888)
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FRANCIS WILSON - AUTOGRAPH 1896 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 323539Signatures of the popular comedic stage actors dated in 1896. Extremely rare! Signatures: "Francis Wilson/1896", in brown ink, and on verso, "Frank Daniels/ May 16th '96" in purple pencil, 7x4.Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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FRANCIS WILSON - AUTOGRAPH 1898 - HFSID 285113Card signed and dated by him Signature: "Francis Wilson/1898", 4½x3½. American actor, director, producer and writer Francis Wilson (1854-1935) began his career in minstrel shows but was soon appearing in stage productions and operas.
Price: $160.00
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FRANCIS WILSON - AUTOGRAPH 1900 - HFSID 40146Signature: "Francis Wilson/1900", 4½x2¾ card with rounded corners. In 1900, Wilson was appearing on Broadway in The Monks of Malabar.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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FRANCIS WILSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/24/1899 - HFSID 296889Chatty letter, using Stephen Foster lyrics and other dialect reflecting his minstrel show background. Autograph Letter signed: "Francis Wilson", 1 page (front and verso), 8¼x11. Knickerbocker Theatre Building, New York City, 1899 May 24.
Price: $360.00
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FRANCIS WILSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/07/1913 - HFSID 101676ALS: "Francis Wilson" on verso of postal card, 5½x3¾. 1-cent imprinted postal card, postmarked New York, New York, December 7, 1913. Addressed by Wilson to: "N.L. Sevartout Esqr, Summit, N.J., 24 Blackburn Road.…"
Price: $320.00
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FRANCIS WILSON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1892 - HFSID 317952The actor signs and dates his name on a 4¼x6¾ image Inscribed photograph signed: "Francis Wilson/1892/To/Michael Donaldson", in black ink, Sepia toned 4x5¾ photograph affixed to a 4¼x6¾.
Price: $380.00
