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Case Study: Eva Moore
Eva Moore (February 9, 1870 – April 27, 1955) was an English actress, born in Brighton, and who died in Maidenhead, England.
Eva was the daughter of Edmund Henry Moore by his spouse Emily née Strachan. Educated in Brighton, she made her first stage appearance at London's Vaudeville Theatre on December 15, 1887, as Varney in Proposals. She next joined Toole's company and appeared at Toole's Theatre on December 26 as the Spirit of Home in Dot.
 In 1891 she married the actor Henry V. Esmond. They had two children, Jack and Jill (the actress Jill Esmond). In 1907 she took the name part in 'Sweet Kitty Bellaire'. She later managed Esmond's notable comedy Eliza Comes to Stay, which opened at the Criterion Theatre on February 12, 1913, transfering to the Vaudeville, July 6, 1914. Eva also played the lead part in "When We Were Twenty-One".
In October 1920 the couple toured Canada with Nigel Bruce as their stage manager, who also played Montague Jordan in Eliza Comes to Stay, which re-opened at the Duke of York's Theatre in London on June 14, 1923.
Eva Moore also appeared in numerous films, and published her reminiscences under the title of 'Exits and Entrances'.
Eva Moore in 'Who's Who in the Theatre?'
Below is just one example of where Eva Moore appears in the 'Who's Who in the Theatre?' CD.
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Her biography appears on page 625 of the document. |
For More Information about Eva Moore:
Who's Who in the Theatre? - 1922 at GenealogySupplies.com |
