Historic Photo Gallery: 1900 to 1920
1901
In February 1901 James A. Herne (center) returned to the Walnut,
where he had once worked as a stock actor. The actor and playwright
played father to his real-life daughter in this production of
Sag
Harbor. Sadly, this would be his last run at the Walnut. Herne was
not well and withdrew from the show during its run in Chicago. He
died at his home a few weeks later. The woman seated with Herne is
his daughter, Chrystal Herne, who would go on to have a successful
stage career throughout the early decades of the 20th century. The
other gentleman pictured is none-other than Lionel Barrymore, reprising
his first Broadway-credited role.
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