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Partridge, Bernard, 1861-1945

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1861 - 1945

Biographical Note

Bernard Partridge was born in London, England, in 1861. He was educated at Stonyhurst College, Lancashire, and later studied in the West London School of Art. In 1891, he joined the staff of Punch as a junior cartoonist. He acted under the name "Bernard Gould" and played the part of Sergius Saranoff in the 1894 performance of Shaw's "Arms and the Man." Partridge ceased acting and turned exclusively to drawing. He worked for Punch until his death in 1945.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Bernard Shaw letters to Bernard Partridge

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2005-039
Abstract

Eleven letters written by Irish playwright Bernard Shaw to Bernard Partridge, an actor who worked under the stage name of Bernard Gould. Most of the letters are regarding Partridge's performance in Shaw's play Arms and the Man.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research; digital version also available.

Dates: 1893-1928; Majority of material found in 1894 - 1894