Cabinet card
Cabinet card of 'Frank, Charles, and Marie Majilton' circus act performers in Boston theatre taken ca. 1871-72. Src: Archivelnternet.
Marie, Frank and Charles - The Majiltons Theatre Company, English Actors Troupe.
The Majiltons were an English acting troupe consisting of Marie, Charles, and Frank Majilton, known for their skills in comedy, dancing, and pantomime. They were particularly famous for performing the musical comedy Tita in Thibet, which they performed over a thousand times in provincial tours. The company was active in the late 19th century and was praised for its lively and energetic performances, drawing considerable laughter and applause from audiences.
Members: The troupe consisted of Marie, Charles, and Frank Majilton.
Performance style: They were described as natural comedians, agile dancers, and expressive pantomimists with proficiency in the grotesque branch of their art.
Notable work: Their touring production of the musical comedy Tita in Thibet was a staple of their repertoire, with over a thousand performances.
Audience reception: Performances were praised for their animation, spirit, and ability to draw laughter and applause from the audience.
Historical context: The troupe was a popular English acting company in the late 19th century, with performances noted in newspapers such as the Philadelphia Bulletin.
Marie, Frank and Charles - The Majiltons Theatre Company, English Actors Troupe.
The Majiltons were an English acting troupe consisting of Marie, Charles, and Frank Majilton, known for their skills in comedy, dancing, and pantomime. They were particularly famous for performing the musical comedy Tita in Thibet, which they performed over a thousand times in provincial tours. The company was active in the late 19th century and was praised for its lively and energetic performances, drawing considerable laughter and applause from audiences.
Members: The troupe consisted of Marie, Charles, and Frank Majilton.
Performance style: They were described as natural comedians, agile dancers, and expressive pantomimists with proficiency in the grotesque branch of their art.
Notable work: Their touring production of the musical comedy Tita in Thibet was a staple of their repertoire, with over a thousand performances.
Audience reception: Performances were praised for their animation, spirit, and ability to draw laughter and applause from the audience.
Historical context: The troupe was a popular English acting company in the late 19th century, with performances noted in newspapers such as the Philadelphia Bulletin.
Contributed by JOSE M LOPEZ on November 8, 2025
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