Olive Redpath was a

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stage actress who was immensely popular in the late 1890s and into the early 20th century. A star of plays, among her most highly regarded roles came in "Mother Goose" and "Naughty Anthony". The former was an

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which played at Haverly's 14th Street Theatre from May 1, 1899 ''-'' May 13, 1899. She acted the part of

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. The latter was a comedy which ran from January 8, 1900 ''-'' March 1900 at the

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, 1331

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and 29 West 35th Street, New York City.Olive Redpath
at

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. Produced by

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, Redpath was noteworthy in newspaper reviews for her short

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s. She played the role of "Winnie". Redpath replaced Miss Sylvia in the title role of

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in February 1898. In "That Man", a

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performed at the Herald Square Theatre in January 1899, she entertained as a "grass widow" (divorcee) in various disguises.''Public Opinion'', January 1899 ''-'' June 1899, Volume XXVI, pg. 95.

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Olive Redpath photo, N.Y. Times, 2/20/1898
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