John Martin Harvey in roll

John Martin Harvey, originally uploaded by Truus, Bob & Jan too!.

British Rotophot postcard by J. Beagles & Co, London, nr. 9185. Photo: Stereoscopic Co., Berlin.

British Actor-manager Sir John Martin Harvey (1863-1944) was one of the last great romantic actors of the English theatre. His most famous play was The Only Way (1899), an adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities. 25 years later, he also featured in the film version, as well as in a few other silent and sound films.