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Henry Wilson Savage

1859-03-21 – 1927-11-29

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Portrait photograph of Henry W. Savage Caption reads as follows: THE PRODUCERS. NO. 3: HENRY W. SAVAGEHad this well known impresario done nothing else, his name would live in the annals of the American theatre as the man who first produced in this country "The Merry Widow." In 1900 Mr. Savage brought his highly successful Castle Square company to the Metropolitan Opera House, New York. Later he introduced grand opera in English with Puccini's "Madame Butterfly" and "The Girl of the Golden West"; he also made an immense production of Wagner's "Parsifal." Then followed a period of great activity, with such productions as "The Prince of Pilsen," "The College Widow," "The Sultan of Sulu," "Everywoman," "Madame X," etc. This year he is presenting Ann Harding in "Stolen Fruit."Credit: The Theatre Magazine Company; Florence Vandamm, photographer

Life & Legacy

Henry Wilson Savage (March 21, 1859 – November 29, 1927) was an American theatrical manager and real estate entrepreneur.

Occupation & Career

businessperson, film director, film producer

Education

Harvard University

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Harvard University

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5730364 — wikidata View source

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