Enthoven, Gabrielle (1868–1950)

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Enthoven, Gabrielle (1868–1950)

English theatrical historian, playwright and activist. Born Gabrielle Romaine, Jan 12, 1868 in London, England; died Aug 18, 1950, in London; dau. of Frances (Tennant) Romaine and William Govett Romaine; m. Charles H. Enthoven (died).

Began career as an actress, appearing with the Old Stagers and Windsor Strollers; plays include Montmartre, Ellen Young (with Edmund Goulding), The Honeysuckle (adaptation), and The Confederates (with H.M. Harwood); presented thousands of playbills, rare engravings, prints, and books related to theater from the earliest times to the Victoria and Albert Museum (1924); was founder and president of the Pioneer Players and councillor of the Stage Society. Served as chief of records for war refugees (1914–15) and Central prisoners of war (1915–20), for which she was awarded Order of the British Empire (OBE).