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Jessie Millward
1861–1932
A celebrated English stage actress, she won audiences in Shakespeare, melodrama, and popular theatrical productions on both sides of the Atlantic. Her memoir, Myself and Others, offers a personal glimpse into the world of Victorian and Edwardian theater.
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Myself and others
by Jessie Millward, J. B. (John Bennion) Booth
About the author
Jessie Millward (1861–1932) was an English stage actress whose career began in London in 1881. She performed with Henry Irving’s theatre company and became known for roles in Shakespeare, classic drama, melodrama, and contemporary plays.
She frequently appeared with William Terriss, including in the successful production The Harbour Lights, and toured the United States with Irving. Her Broadway credits included Phroso, Lord and Lady Algy, Diplomacy, and The Girl in the Taxi.
Millward married actor John Glendinning in 1907 and published her autobiography, Myself and Others, in 1923. She died on July 13, 1932, aged 70.