Barrymores, The
Posted by: Gosffo
N 39° 57.169 W 075° 09.015
18S E 487165 N 4422531
Lionel (1878-1954), Ethel (1879-1959), and John (1882-1942)
Waymark Code: WM3GCK
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2008
Views: 24
Marker Text:
Three famous actors, Philadelphia-born, were the third generation of this "Royal Family of the American Stage." Lionel (1878-1954), Ethel (1879-1959), and John (1882-1942) performed on stage, screen, radio. Their grandparents, the Drews, managed the Arch St. Theatre here.
Marker Name: Barrymores, The
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 01/10/1996
Marker Type: City
Location: 6th & Arch Sts., Philadelphia
Category: Performers
Website: [Web Link]
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