Today we treat of English-born actress Mrs. Thomas Whiffen (Blanche Galton, 1845-1936). From the Restoration era (when women first trod the English stage) through the early 20th century, it was common for actresses in the English-speaking world to use their married name as their professional one. Thus, “Mrs. Siddons” and “Mrs. Patrick Campbell”. Her husband, […]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:39AM on April 2, 2016