Henry James Montague
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Henry James Montague was the stage name of Henry James Mann, (1844 – August 13, 1878), and American actor born in England.
He appeared in homas William Robertson] comedies in London. In 1870 he was one the founders of the Vaudeville Theatre
with David James and Thomas Thorne
. Lester Wallack brought him to the United States
in 1874.
He played the role of Captain Molineux in the premiere of The Shaughraun
in 1874 and later appeared in Caste, Diplomacy, and The Overland Route.
In 1875, Montague was sued by actress Rose Massey
for breach of promise
to marry. The case ended once Montague died.
He died on August 13, 1878 and was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery
on August 21, 1878.
Biography
He was born in 1844.He appeared in homas William Robertson] comedies in London. In 1870 he was one the founders of the Vaudeville Theatre
Vaudeville Theatre
The Vaudeville Theatre is a West End theatre on The Strand in the City of Westminster. As the name suggests, the theatre held mostly vaudeville shows and musical revues in its early days. It opened in 1870 and was rebuilt twice, although each new building retained elements of the previous...
with David James and Thomas Thorne
Thomas Thorne
Thomas Thorne was an English actor and theatre manager. Thomas Thorne was one the founding managers of London's Vaudeville Theatre, along with David James and Henry James Montague, and performed leading roles in many of the productions there. His father was Richard Samuel Thorne, who managed the...
. Lester Wallack brought him to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 1874.
He played the role of Captain Molineux in the premiere of The Shaughraun
The Shaughraun
The Shaughraun is a melodramatic play written by Irish playwright Dion Boucicault. It was first performed at Wallack's Theatre, New York, on 14 November 1874. Boucicault played Con in the original production...
in 1874 and later appeared in Caste, Diplomacy, and The Overland Route.
In 1875, Montague was sued by actress Rose Massey
Rose Massey
Rose Massey was a 19th century stage actress.Massey first appeared at the Haymarket Theatre in London in July 1867, playing the role of Mary Meredith in Our American Cousin, but later gained attention in her 1871 performance as Fatima in Blue Beard at the Covent Garden Theatre.Pascoe, Charles, E....
for breach of promise
Breach of promise
Breach of promise is a former common law tort.From at least medieval times until the early 20th century, a man's promise of engagement to marry a woman was considered, in many jurisdictions, a legally binding contract...
to marry. The case ended once Montague died.
He died on August 13, 1878 and was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery
Green-Wood Cemetery
Green-Wood Cemetery was founded in 1838 as a rural cemetery in Brooklyn, Kings County , New York. It was granted National Historic Landmark status in 2006 by the U.S. Department of the Interior.-History:...
on August 21, 1878.