Marie was a stage actress who made her debut at 17 years of age. She was a leading lady for Barrett and Booth and Salvini. She also appeared on screen in three silent films. As a stage actress, Wainwright appeared in a dozen Broadway productions from 1897 to 1922.
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Scranton Times, Aug 18, 1923, page 1.
Marie Wainwright, Actress, Dies Following Operation
Woman Well Known in Theatrical Circles and By Show Following Public Passes Away At Moses Taylor Hospital – Was Cousin of Dr. J. M. Wainwright, of This City.
Mrs. Marie Wainwright, sixty-seven years of age, prominent a generation ago as one of the foremost American actresses, died in the Moses Taylor Hospital last night after an operation performed by her cousin, Dr. J. M. Wainwright, chief surgeon of the Lackawanna Railroad. Mrs. Wainwright came here several weeks ago. She was born in Philadelphia and was the daughter of Commodore N. and Mrs. Marie W. Page. She was educated in France and in the early eighties started her stage career as a member of the Boston Musical Company.
Mrs. Wainwright, known onstage as Marie Wainwright, won renown in a long career before the public. Years ago she played in Scranton and was well known and exceedingly popular with followers of the theatre.
The funeral will take place Monday morning with a requiem Mass in St. Peter's Cathedral and burial will be made privately at Dunmore Cemetery. The remains are at the home of Dr. Wainwright, 912 Clay Avenue. Her daughter, Miss Gertrude Wainwright of New York, survives.
Marie Wainwright for years was one of the foremost actresses in the country and for a time appeared in some in the prominent female roles of Shakespearean masterpieces. For many years she was associated with Edwin Booth, Tommaso Salvini, a celebrated Italian actor, and Lawrence Barrett. Later she appeared in her own repertoire. In later years she appeared with William Gillette in "Dear Brutus," and up to a few months ago when her health failed, she appeared in "Captain Applejack," which enjoyed a long run at the Cort Theater, New York City.
The deceased appeared in Wilkes-Barre seven years ago with Mr. Frances Starr in "Marie Odile," and ten years ago appeared in Scranton as "Truth" in "Everywoman."
Miss Wainwright's first husband was Franklyn Roberts [d. 1907]. Later, she became the wife of Winston H. Slaughter [d. 1882], followed by Louis James [div., d. 1910]. She is survived by her daughter, Gertrude Wainwright of New York.
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Scranton Republican, August 21, 1923, page 3.
FUNERAL OF LATE MARIE WAINWRIGHT
One of Country's Most Prominent Actresses Laid at Rest in Dunmore Cemetery
SERVICES AT CATHEDRAL
Requiem Mass Celebrated by Rev. Martin F. Fahy, Chaplain of Catholic Actors' Guild
Members of the Scranton Chapter of the Drama League and hundreds of persons who admired her for her work on the stage through a career which extended over a period of many years, were in attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Marie Wainwright, one of America's foremost actresses, which took place yesterday morning from the home of her cousin. Dr. J. M. Wainwright, 912 Clay Avenue.
At 10 o'clock a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated in St. Peter's Cathedral by Rev. Martin F. Fahy, chaplain of the Catholic Actors' Guild of America, of which Mrs. Wainwright had been a prominent member. The other officers of the Mass were Rev. Thomas Burke and Rev. J. B. Leonard, of St. Peter's Cathedral, deacon and sub-deacon, respectively. Monsignor McMahon and Rev. Petrie, of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, New York, of which she was a member, attended the Mass.
Burial, which was private, was in Dunmore Cemetery. Revs. McMahon, Fahy, Petrie, Burke and Leonard were at the graveside, where brief services were held. Her daughter, Miss Gertrude Wainwright, of New York, her cousin, Dr. Wainwright, and members of his family, were the only mourners present at the burial.
Many beautiful floral pieces from various theatrical organizations throughout the country were received, which were silent testimonials of the esteem in which the famous actress was held. Among the local theatrical men present at the Mass were: M. E. Comerford, A. J. Duffy, James Reardon, H. J. Brennan, George Morris, Joseph Duffy, Paul Carey and Harry Spiegel.
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Reprinted in The Scranton Republican, Aug. 21, 1923, page 8.
A FINE ARTIST (From the Philadelphia Inquirer)
Theatergoers of the younger generation will recall Marie Wainwright only in those subordinate elderly parts which she played with unfailing art: but to those who remember her in all her youthful charm, her death will bring a pang.
Miss Wainwright was born in Philadelphia, the daughter of a distinguished naval officer and the granddaughter of a bishop. She was educated in France, and there became ambitious for a career on the stage.
In her earlier appearances she had the advantage of association with the famous Boston Museum Company, and then with such great artists as Edwin Booth, Tommaso Salvini and Lawrence Barrett.
One of her most distinguished achievements was her appearance as Francesco In Boker's play. In that production Barrett was Lanciotto; Mr. Otis Skinner, Paolo, and Louis James the Jester.
In Shakespearean roles Miss Wainwright was eminent. There have been many Violas In our day, but none excelled Miss Wainwright's, not even Julia Marlowe's. As Juliet and Ophelia, Amy Bobsart and Lady Teazle, Frou-Frou and Camille, she revealed the diversity of her dramatic gifts. She had, in fact, what so many present-day actresses who may be her equal in native ability lack the sure touch, the pure diction, the perfect grace of carriage and gesture that are the authentic marks of what we must call, las! the old school. One character might be played better than another, but in everything Miss Wainwright did she was the artist. Her voice with its richly beautiful tones will linger in the ears of thousands, though death has now silenced it forever.
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Scranton Times, August 21, 1923, page 6.
Testimonial: Marie Wainwright
The name of Marie Wainwright, the actress who died in this city last Friday, did not mean much to the theatergoers of today, but it did to those of a past generation, when the American stage was illuminated by the great names of Booth and Barrett and McCullough. Miss Wainwright acted with the two former, as well as with the great Italian tragedian, Tomasso Salvini. The writer saw her for the first time in Lawrence Barrett's presentation of Julius Caesar at the Chestnut Street Opera House, Philadelphia, more than forty years ago and he saw her frequently in Scranton since. She was a finished actress and must needs be to have appeared in Lawrence Barrett's company, which was famous for the high quality of its players.
On one of her appearances at the Academy of Music here the writer was sent to interview Miss Wainwright on a matter of some personal concern to her and he will always remember her gracious manner as she invited him to witness a rehearsal of a melodrama in which she was appearing here for the first time. It was more interesting to him than the regular performance, since it gave him an insight into her mode of acting and enabled him to witness her remarkable ability in the management of her company.
The high class drama fell away in the closing days of Miss Wainwright's stage career and like many others who won distinction in the "legitimate," she took to vaudeville. But she will always be remembered for the roles she essayed in the palmy days of the American stage during the 80s and early 90s, when real ability was required to win such a name as she attained. Those who will recall her success at that distant date will regret that she is no more and will ungrudgingly give to her memory "the gentle tribute of a sigh." Miss Wainwright came of distinguished ancestry. She was the daughter of Captain Wainwright, who served in the Civil War, and was the granddaughter of a bishop of the Episcopal Church.
On her mother's side she was descended from Colonel William Byrd, of Westover, Va., one of the most prominent Virginians of the pre-Revolutionary period. She became a convert to the Catholic faith several years ago and was very devout. She was active in the work of the Catholic Actors' Guild of America and had served as one of its vice presidents.
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New York Times, August 19, 1923
MARIE WAINWRIGHT, ACTRESS, DIES AT 68
Once Famous Player Was Leading Woman for Barrett and Booth and Salvini
Marie Wainwright, once famous actress, died on Friday at the Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton, PA, following an operation. She had become ill suddenly while on a visit to relatives in Scranton. She was in her sixty-ninth year.
Miss Wainwright was born in Philadelphia on May 8, 1855, the daughter of the late Commodore Jonathan Mahew Wainwright, United States Navy, and Marie Page. Much of her early life was spent abroad, and much of her education she received in France. She studied dramatic art for three years in Paris and some time in New York before making her debut May 17, 1877 at Booth's Theatre as one of the five Juliets in George Rignold's famous benefit.
At the same theatre on May 21, 1977, she played Mildred in "Amos Clark." She then went to the Boston Museum, where she was the original exponent of Josephine in "H. M. S. Pinafore," produced there on Nov. 25, 1878. She was also the original American Comtesse Zicka in "Diplomacy." She also played the part of the Princess in the memorable production of Shakespeare's "Henry V," of George Rignold.
For five years Miss Wainwright played leading parts with the late Lawrence Barrett. One of these roles was Francesca in Boker's romantic "Francesca da Rimini," in which she was highly praised. After leaving Barrett she toured for some years with her own company and with Louis James. Among the plays in which she supported James were "Virginius," "Othello," "Ingomar," "The Love Chase," "Twelfth Night," and "As You Like It."
In 1886 Miss Wainwright played leading roles with the famous Booth-Salvini company. In September 1891, she appeared in the third role of "Amy Robsart," with which she toured for some years. In October, 1894, she played in "Daughters of Eve." At the Garden Theatre in April, 1897, she appeared as Agnes Laugham in "Dr. Belgraff." She next appeared in "The Musketeers," "The Prodigal Son," "The Transcosco Trail," and "Susan in Search of a Husband." Later she appeared in vaudeville.
Subsequently, Miss Wainwright returned to drama in "Samson." In 1910 she appeared with William Gillette in "The Private Secretary." Later she appeared in "Secret Service" and toured as Truth in "Everywoman." Other plays in which she appeared were: "Today," "Marie-Odile," "Rich Man, Poor Man," "The Very Minute," "What Happened to Jones," "The Rescuing Angel," and "Dear Brutus." Her last appearance was as Aunt Agatha in "Captain Applejack."
Miss Wainwright's first husband was Franklyn Roberts [d. 1907]. Later, she became the wife of Winston H. Slaughter [d. 1882], followed by Louis James [div., d. 1910]. She is survived by her daughter, Gertrude Wainwright of New York.
The Catholic Actors' Guild of America, of which she was formerly Vice President, has announced that funeral services will be held on Monday at 10 o'clock in St. Peter's Cathedral at Scranton, PA. Michael J. Hoban, Bishop of Scranton, will preside at the solemn high Mass, which will be concelebrated by the Rev. Martin E. Fahy, Chaplain of the Catholic Actors' Guild.
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MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU;
May the LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you;
May the LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.
Numbers 6:22-27
I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE. He who believes in Me, though he may die, shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die.
John 11:25-28
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Marie was a stage actress who made her debut at 17 years of age. She was a leading lady for Barrett and Booth and Salvini. She also appeared on screen in three silent films. As a stage actress, Wainwright appeared in a dozen Broadway productions from 1897 to 1922.
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Scranton Times, Aug 18, 1923, page 1.
Marie Wainwright, Actress, Dies Following Operation
Woman Well Known in Theatrical Circles and By Show Following Public Passes Away At Moses Taylor Hospital – Was Cousin of Dr. J. M. Wainwright, of This City.
Mrs. Marie Wainwright, sixty-seven years of age, prominent a generation ago as one of the foremost American actresses, died in the Moses Taylor Hospital last night after an operation performed by her cousin, Dr. J. M. Wainwright, chief surgeon of the Lackawanna Railroad. Mrs. Wainwright came here several weeks ago. She was born in Philadelphia and was the daughter of Commodore N. and Mrs. Marie W. Page. She was educated in France and in the early eighties started her stage career as a member of the Boston Musical Company.
Mrs. Wainwright, known onstage as Marie Wainwright, won renown in a long career before the public. Years ago she played in Scranton and was well known and exceedingly popular with followers of the theatre.
The funeral will take place Monday morning with a requiem Mass in St. Peter's Cathedral and burial will be made privately at Dunmore Cemetery. The remains are at the home of Dr. Wainwright, 912 Clay Avenue. Her daughter, Miss Gertrude Wainwright of New York, survives.
Marie Wainwright for years was one of the foremost actresses in the country and for a time appeared in some in the prominent female roles of Shakespearean masterpieces. For many years she was associated with Edwin Booth, Tommaso Salvini, a celebrated Italian actor, and Lawrence Barrett. Later she appeared in her own repertoire. In later years she appeared with William Gillette in "Dear Brutus," and up to a few months ago when her health failed, she appeared in "Captain Applejack," which enjoyed a long run at the Cort Theater, New York City.
The deceased appeared in Wilkes-Barre seven years ago with Mr. Frances Starr in "Marie Odile," and ten years ago appeared in Scranton as "Truth" in "Everywoman."
Miss Wainwright's first husband was Franklyn Roberts [d. 1907]. Later, she became the wife of Winston H. Slaughter [d. 1882], followed by Louis James [div., d. 1910]. She is survived by her daughter, Gertrude Wainwright of New York.
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Scranton Republican, August 21, 1923, page 3.
FUNERAL OF LATE MARIE WAINWRIGHT
One of Country's Most Prominent Actresses Laid at Rest in Dunmore Cemetery
SERVICES AT CATHEDRAL
Requiem Mass Celebrated by Rev. Martin F. Fahy, Chaplain of Catholic Actors' Guild
Members of the Scranton Chapter of the Drama League and hundreds of persons who admired her for her work on the stage through a career which extended over a period of many years, were in attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Marie Wainwright, one of America's foremost actresses, which took place yesterday morning from the home of her cousin. Dr. J. M. Wainwright, 912 Clay Avenue.
At 10 o'clock a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated in St. Peter's Cathedral by Rev. Martin F. Fahy, chaplain of the Catholic Actors' Guild of America, of which Mrs. Wainwright had been a prominent member. The other officers of the Mass were Rev. Thomas Burke and Rev. J. B. Leonard, of St. Peter's Cathedral, deacon and sub-deacon, respectively. Monsignor McMahon and Rev. Petrie, of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, New York, of which she was a member, attended the Mass.
Burial, which was private, was in Dunmore Cemetery. Revs. McMahon, Fahy, Petrie, Burke and Leonard were at the graveside, where brief services were held. Her daughter, Miss Gertrude Wainwright, of New York, her cousin, Dr. Wainwright, and members of his family, were the only mourners present at the burial.
Many beautiful floral pieces from various theatrical organizations throughout the country were received, which were silent testimonials of the esteem in which the famous actress was held. Among the local theatrical men present at the Mass were: M. E. Comerford, A. J. Duffy, James Reardon, H. J. Brennan, George Morris, Joseph Duffy, Paul Carey and Harry Spiegel.
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Reprinted in The Scranton Republican, Aug. 21, 1923, page 8.
A FINE ARTIST (From the Philadelphia Inquirer)
Theatergoers of the younger generation will recall Marie Wainwright only in those subordinate elderly parts which she played with unfailing art: but to those who remember her in all her youthful charm, her death will bring a pang.
Miss Wainwright was born in Philadelphia, the daughter of a distinguished naval officer and the granddaughter of a bishop. She was educated in France, and there became ambitious for a career on the stage.
In her earlier appearances she had the advantage of association with the famous Boston Museum Company, and then with such great artists as Edwin Booth, Tommaso Salvini and Lawrence Barrett.
One of her most distinguished achievements was her appearance as Francesco In Boker's play. In that production Barrett was Lanciotto; Mr. Otis Skinner, Paolo, and Louis James the Jester.
In Shakespearean roles Miss Wainwright was eminent. There have been many Violas In our day, but none excelled Miss Wainwright's, not even Julia Marlowe's. As Juliet and Ophelia, Amy Bobsart and Lady Teazle, Frou-Frou and Camille, she revealed the diversity of her dramatic gifts. She had, in fact, what so many present-day actresses who may be her equal in native ability lack the sure touch, the pure diction, the perfect grace of carriage and gesture that are the authentic marks of what we must call, las! the old school. One character might be played better than another, but in everything Miss Wainwright did she was the artist. Her voice with its richly beautiful tones will linger in the ears of thousands, though death has now silenced it forever.
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Scranton Times, August 21, 1923, page 6.
Testimonial: Marie Wainwright
The name of Marie Wainwright, the actress who died in this city last Friday, did not mean much to the theatergoers of today, but it did to those of a past generation, when the American stage was illuminated by the great names of Booth and Barrett and McCullough. Miss Wainwright acted with the two former, as well as with the great Italian tragedian, Tomasso Salvini. The writer saw her for the first time in Lawrence Barrett's presentation of Julius Caesar at the Chestnut Street Opera House, Philadelphia, more than forty years ago and he saw her frequently in Scranton since. She was a finished actress and must needs be to have appeared in Lawrence Barrett's company, which was famous for the high quality of its players.
On one of her appearances at the Academy of Music here the writer was sent to interview Miss Wainwright on a matter of some personal concern to her and he will always remember her gracious manner as she invited him to witness a rehearsal of a melodrama in which she was appearing here for the first time. It was more interesting to him than the regular performance, since it gave him an insight into her mode of acting and enabled him to witness her remarkable ability in the management of her company.
The high class drama fell away in the closing days of Miss Wainwright's stage career and like many others who won distinction in the "legitimate," she took to vaudeville. But she will always be remembered for the roles she essayed in the palmy days of the American stage during the 80s and early 90s, when real ability was required to win such a name as she attained. Those who will recall her success at that distant date will regret that she is no more and will ungrudgingly give to her memory "the gentle tribute of a sigh." Miss Wainwright came of distinguished ancestry. She was the daughter of Captain Wainwright, who served in the Civil War, and was the granddaughter of a bishop of the Episcopal Church.
On her mother's side she was descended from Colonel William Byrd, of Westover, Va., one of the most prominent Virginians of the pre-Revolutionary period. She became a convert to the Catholic faith several years ago and was very devout. She was active in the work of the Catholic Actors' Guild of America and had served as one of its vice presidents.
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New York Times, August 19, 1923
MARIE WAINWRIGHT, ACTRESS, DIES AT 68
Once Famous Player Was Leading Woman for Barrett and Booth and Salvini
Marie Wainwright, once famous actress, died on Friday at the Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton, PA, following an operation. She had become ill suddenly while on a visit to relatives in Scranton. She was in her sixty-ninth year.
Miss Wainwright was born in Philadelphia on May 8, 1855, the daughter of the late Commodore Jonathan Mahew Wainwright, United States Navy, and Marie Page. Much of her early life was spent abroad, and much of her education she received in France. She studied dramatic art for three years in Paris and some time in New York before making her debut May 17, 1877 at Booth's Theatre as one of the five Juliets in George Rignold's famous benefit.
At the same theatre on May 21, 1977, she played Mildred in "Amos Clark." She then went to the Boston Museum, where she was the original exponent of Josephine in "H. M. S. Pinafore," produced there on Nov. 25, 1878. She was also the original American Comtesse Zicka in "Diplomacy." She also played the part of the Princess in the memorable production of Shakespeare's "Henry V," of George Rignold.
For five years Miss Wainwright played leading parts with the late Lawrence Barrett. One of these roles was Francesca in Boker's romantic "Francesca da Rimini," in which she was highly praised. After leaving Barrett she toured for some years with her own company and with Louis James. Among the plays in which she supported James were "Virginius," "Othello," "Ingomar," "The Love Chase," "Twelfth Night," and "As You Like It."
In 1886 Miss Wainwright played leading roles with the famous Booth-Salvini company. In September 1891, she appeared in the third role of "Amy Robsart," with which she toured for some years. In October, 1894, she played in "Daughters of Eve." At the Garden Theatre in April, 1897, she appeared as Agnes Laugham in "Dr. Belgraff." She next appeared in "The Musketeers," "The Prodigal Son," "The Transcosco Trail," and "Susan in Search of a Husband." Later she appeared in vaudeville.
Subsequently, Miss Wainwright returned to drama in "Samson." In 1910 she appeared with William Gillette in "The Private Secretary." Later she appeared in "Secret Service" and toured as Truth in "Everywoman." Other plays in which she appeared were: "Today," "Marie-Odile," "Rich Man, Poor Man," "The Very Minute," "What Happened to Jones," "The Rescuing Angel," and "Dear Brutus." Her last appearance was as Aunt Agatha in "Captain Applejack."
Miss Wainwright's first husband was Franklyn Roberts [d. 1907]. Later, she became the wife of Winston H. Slaughter [d. 1882], followed by Louis James [div., d. 1910]. She is survived by her daughter, Gertrude Wainwright of New York.
The Catholic Actors' Guild of America, of which she was formerly Vice President, has announced that funeral services will be held on Monday at 10 o'clock in St. Peter's Cathedral at Scranton, PA. Michael J. Hoban, Bishop of Scranton, will preside at the solemn high Mass, which will be concelebrated by the Rev. Martin E. Fahy, Chaplain of the Catholic Actors' Guild.
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MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU;
May the LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you;
May the LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.
Numbers 6:22-27
I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE. He who believes in Me, though he may die, shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die.
John 11:25-28
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