Louise Allen (c. 1840–1911) was a popular American actress in the mid 19th century who was billed under her married name, Mrs. J. H. Allen.Mrs. J.H. Allen c. 1840-1911
Storied Women of Civil War Era (Smithsonian Institution), Retrieved 6 January 2022 She was the wife of theater manager J.H. Allen and debuted on the stage in 1855. In June 1858, ''

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'' described her as "the most beautiful woman on the New York stage, and a lady who in a short time has assumed a prominent position as the leading actress at the principal New York Theatre", referring to

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.(19 June 1858)
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'', p. 4 She appeared in the 1859 melodrama ''

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'', and in the popular 1860–61 extravaganza ''

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'' in New York.(5 May 1861)
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'', p. 6 (regarding ''Seven Sisters'', "we beg to state that Mrs. J.H. Allen, an admirable actress, and one of the most charming ladies of the stage, will take her benefit to-morrow night.")

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* 1840s births 1911 deaths 19th-century American actresses American stage actresses {{US-theat-actor-1840s-stub