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−	(b. London, 16/08/1883 – d. ~~South Africa~~, //1958). British-born actress. Marjory Alice Wilks's father was Washington Fabian Wilks and she took his second name as her stage name. He was a collector of water rates for the New River Company and according to "Who Was Who in the Theatre: 1912-1976" she was educated privately as well as in Paris and Düsseldorf before attending the drama school founded by Henry Neville. She made her first appearance on the professional stage in ''Lord and Lady Algy'' (1900) and in 1902 joined Lily Langtry on one of her theatrical tours to the United States. She made her first appearance on the London stage in ''Vendetta'' (1904), followed by three and a half years as the ingénue of Martin Harvey’s company. Her first leading part was in ''The Breed of the Treshams'' (1907), followed by tours throughout the country. For five consecutive years she was engaged for the autumn season at Drury Lane, acting in such plays as ''The Whip'' (1909), ''The Sins of Society'' (1911) and ''Sealed Orders'' (1913).	+	'''Madge Fabian''' (b. London, 16/08/1883 – d. Hekpoort,Gauteng, 13/03/1958) was a British-born actress.
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		+	== Biography ==
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		+	Marjory Alice Wilks's father was Washington Fabian Wilks and she took his second name as her stage name. He was a collector of water rates for the New River Company and according to "Who Was Who in the Theatre: 1912-1976" she was educated privately as well as in Paris and Düsseldorf before attending the drama school founded by Henry Neville. She made her first appearance on the professional stage in ''Lord and Lady Algy'' (1900) and in 1902 joined Lily Langtry on one of her theatrical tours to the United States. She made her first appearance on the London stage in ''Vendetta'' (1904), followed by three and a half years as the ingénue of Martin Harvey’s company. Her first leading part was in ''The Breed of the Treshams'' (1907), followed by tours throughout the country. For five consecutive years she was engaged for the autumn season at Drury Lane, acting in such plays as ''The Whip'' (1909), ''The Sins of Society'' (1911) and ''Sealed Orders'' (1913).

	In May 1914, she came out to South Africa under the management of [[J.C. Williamson]] to feature on the local theatrical circuit and was such a success that she stayed for nearly two years, performing in Cape Town and Johannesburg in a number of her London hits. At this time she frequently appeared with [[Stephen Ewart]], who had come out with her. Her first appearance in South Africa was on 30 June 1914 in ''[[Within the Law]]'' and this was followed by ''[[The Land of Promise]]'', ''[[Bought and Paid For]]'', ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'', ''[[Under Cover]]'', ''[[The Third Degree]]'', ''[[Paid in Full]]'', ''[[The Yellow Ticket]]'', ''[[Madame X]]'', ''[[The Man Who Stayed at Home]]'', ''[[The Law of the Land]]'', ''[[On Trial]]'' and ''[[The Whip]]''. The staging of ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'' was a Command Performance for the Governor-General, Viscount Buxton, on 6 October 1914 at [[His Majesty’s Theatre]] in Johannesburg.		In May 1914, she came out to South Africa under the management of [[J.C. Williamson]] to feature on the local theatrical circuit and was such a success that she stayed for nearly two years, performing in Cape Town and Johannesburg in a number of her London hits. At this time she frequently appeared with [[Stephen Ewart]], who had come out with her. Her first appearance in South Africa was on 30 June 1914 in ''[[Within the Law]]'' and this was followed by ''[[The Land of Promise]]'', ''[[Bought and Paid For]]'', ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'', ''[[Under Cover]]'', ''[[The Third Degree]]'', ''[[Paid in Full]]'', ''[[The Yellow Ticket]]'', ''[[Madame X]]'', ''[[The Man Who Stayed at Home]]'', ''[[The Law of the Land]]'', ''[[On Trial]]'' and ''[[The Whip]]''. The staging of ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'' was a Command Performance for the Governor-General, Viscount Buxton, on 6 October 1914 at [[His Majesty’s Theatre]] in Johannesburg.

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 In May 1914, she came out to South Africa under the management of [[J.C. Williamson]] to feature on the local theatrical circuit and was such a success that she stayed for nearly two years, performing in Cape Town and Johannesburg in a number of her London hits.  At this time she frequently appeared with [[Stephen Ewart]], who had come out with her.  Her first appearance in South Africa was on 30 June 1914 in ''[[Within the Law]]'' and this was followed by ''[[The Land of Promise]]'', ''[[Bought and Paid For]]'', ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'', ''[[Under Cover]]'', ''[[The Third Degree]]'', ''[[Paid in Full]]'', ''[[The Yellow Ticket]]'', ''[[Madame X]]'', ''[[The Man Who Stayed at Home]]'', ''[[The Law of the Land]]'', ''[[On Trial]]'' and ''[[The Whip]]''.  The staging of ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'' was a Command Performance for the Governor-General, Viscount Buxton, on 6 October 1914 at [[His Majesty’s Theatre]] in Johannesburg.
-In March 1916 she sailed for Australia and embarked upon an extensive tour of all the major cities in a number of her South African hits, as well as in ''Romance'' and ''The Story of Rosary''.  Once again her performances met with great acclaim, but in September of that year the Sydney Morning Herald announced that she would be returning “to her home in Johannesburg” in November.  Back in South Africa she resumed her stage performances in a number of her earlier successes, but added such plays as ''[[Seven Days’ Leave]]'', ''[[The Little Brother]]'', ''[[Nobody’s Widow]]'', ''[[The Argyle Case]]'', ''[[Peg o’ My Heart]]'', ''[[House of Glass]]'' and ''[[Kick In]]'' to her repertoire.   During this time her leading man was usually [[Frank Cellier]].  Towards the end of 1918 she made the film ''[[Fallen Leaves]]'' (1919) for [[African Film Productions]].  It was directed by [[Dick Cruikshanks]], who also played her father.
+In March 1916 she sailed for Australia and embarked upon an extensive tour of all the major cities in a number of her South African hits, as well as in ''Romance'' and ''The Story of Rosary''.  Once again her performances met with great acclaim, but in September of that year the Sydney Morning Herald announced that she would be returning “to her home in Johannesburg” in November.  Back in South Africa she resumed her appearances in a number of her earlier successes, but added such plays as ''[[Seven Days’ Leave]]'', ''[[The Little Brother]]'', ''[[Nobody’s Widow]]'', ''[[The Argyle Case]]'', ''[[Peg o’ My Heart]]'', ''[[House of Glass]]'' and ''[[Kick In]]'' to her repertoire.   During this time her leading man was usually [[Frank Cellier]].  Towards the end of 1918 she made the film ''[[Fallen Leaves]]'' (1919) for [[African Film Productions]].  It was directed by [[Dick Cruikshanks]], who also played her father.
 Madge Fabian was married twice, first, in 1905, to fellow actor Alfred Mansfield (1877-1938), the nephew of the celebrated Richard Mansfield, and in South Africa to Charles Arthur Hadley (1880-1933), one of the most prominent local racehorse owners of the time.  She herself was an accomplished horsewoman and became a popular member of Johannesburg social scene, involving herself in many charity events.  Though, over time,  her stage appearances became less frequent, she produced ''[[Twelfth Night]]'' (1921) with [[Charles Sparrow]] for the Transvaal Memorial Hospital for Children, acted in ''[[Romeo and Juliet]]'' (1921) at the [[Standard Theatre]] opposite [[Henry Miles]], as well as in ''[[The Second Mrs. Tanqueray]]'', ''[[Brown Sugar]]'', ''[[The Naughty Wife]]'', ''[[Dear Brutus]]'' and ''[[The Prodigal Son]]'', all in 1922 at the [[Opera House]] in Pretoria.

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−	(b. London, 16/08/1883 – d. South Africa, //1958). British-born actress. Marjory Alice Wilks's father was Washington Fabian Wilks and she took his second name as her stage name. He was a collector of water rates for the New River Company and according to Who Was Who in the Theatre: 1912-1976 she was educated privately as well as in Paris and Düsseldorf before attending the drama school founded by Henry Neville. She made her first appearance on the professional stage in ''Lord and Lady Algy'' (1900) and in 1902 joined Lily Langtry on one of her theatrical tours to the United States. She made her first appearance on the London stage in ''Vendetta'' (1904), followed by three and a half years as the ingénue of Martin Harvey’s company. Her first leading part was in ''The Breed of the Treshams'' (1907), followed by tours throughout the country. For five consecutive years she was engaged for the autumn season at Drury Lane, acting in such plays as ''The Whip'' (1909), ''The Sins of Society'' (1911) and ''Sealed Orders'' (1913).	+	(b. London, 16/08/1883 – d. South Africa, //1958). British-born actress. Marjory Alice Wilks's father was Washington Fabian Wilks and she took his second name as her stage name. He was a collector of water rates for the New River Company and according to "Who Was Who in the Theatre: 1912-1976" she was educated privately as well as in Paris and Düsseldorf before attending the drama school founded by Henry Neville. She made her first appearance on the professional stage in ''Lord and Lady Algy'' (1900) and in 1902 joined Lily Langtry on one of her theatrical tours to the United States. She made her first appearance on the London stage in ''Vendetta'' (1904), followed by three and a half years as the ingénue of Martin Harvey’s company. Her first leading part was in ''The Breed of the Treshams'' (1907), followed by tours throughout the country. For five consecutive years she was engaged for the autumn season at Drury Lane, acting in such plays as ''The Whip'' (1909), ''The Sins of Society'' (1911) and ''Sealed Orders'' (1913).

	In May 1914, she came out to South Africa under the management of [[J.C. Williamson]] to feature on the local theatrical circuit and was such a success that she stayed for nearly two years, performing in Cape Town and Johannesburg in a number of her London hits. At this time she frequently appeared with [[Stephen Ewart]], who had come out with her. Her first appearance in South Africa was on 30 June 1914 in ''[[Within the Law]]'' and this was followed by ''[[The Land of Promise]]'', ''[[Bought and Paid For]]'', ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'', ''[[Under Cover]]'', ''[[The Third Degree]]'', ''[[Paid in Full]]'', ''[[The Yellow Ticket]]'', ''[[Madame X]]'', ''[[The Man Who Stayed at Home]]'', ''[[The Law of the Land]]'', ''[[On Trial]]'' and ''[[The Whip]]''. The staging of ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'' was a Command Performance for the Governor-General, Viscount Buxton, on 6 October 1914 at [[His Majesty’s Theatre]] in Johannesburg.		In May 1914, she came out to South Africa under the management of [[J.C. Williamson]] to feature on the local theatrical circuit and was such a success that she stayed for nearly two years, performing in Cape Town and Johannesburg in a number of her London hits. At this time she frequently appeared with [[Stephen Ewart]], who had come out with her. Her first appearance in South Africa was on 30 June 1914 in ''[[Within the Law]]'' and this was followed by ''[[The Land of Promise]]'', ''[[Bought and Paid For]]'', ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'', ''[[Under Cover]]'', ''[[The Third Degree]]'', ''[[Paid in Full]]'', ''[[The Yellow Ticket]]'', ''[[Madame X]]'', ''[[The Man Who Stayed at Home]]'', ''[[The Law of the Land]]'', ''[[On Trial]]'' and ''[[The Whip]]''. The staging of ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'' was a Command Performance for the Governor-General, Viscount Buxton, on 6 October 1914 at [[His Majesty’s Theatre]] in Johannesburg.

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-(b. London, 16/08/1883 – d. South Africa, **/**/1958). British-born actress. Marjorie Alice Wilks's father was Washington Fabian Wilks and she took his second name as her stage name.  According to The Sydney Morning Herald, she was educated both in Paris and Düsseldorf, and studied at the drama school founded by Henry Neville.  She began her acting career by touring in such plays as ''Lord and Lady Algy'' (1900), ''Sherlock Holmes'' (1902) and ''Mlle. Mars'' (1902), and then joined Lily Langtry on a tour to the United States.  For three and a half years she was the ingénue of Martin Harvey’s company in England and her first leading part was in ''The Breed of the Treshams'' (1907). After that she appeared in numerous plays and was engaged for five consecutive years for the autumn season at Drury Lane, acting in such plays as ''The Whip'' (1909) and ''The Sins of Society'' (1911).
+(b. London, 16/08/1883 – d. South Africa, **/**/1958). British-born actress. Marjory Alice Wilks's father was Washington Fabian Wilks and she took his second name as her stage name.  He was a collector of water rates for the New River Company and according to Who Was Who in the Theatre: 1912-1976 she was educated privately as well as in Paris and Düsseldorf before attending the drama school founded by Henry Neville.  She made her first appearance on the professional stage in ''Lord and Lady Algy'' (1900) and in 1902 joined Lily Langtry on one of her theatrical tours to the United States.  She made her first appearance on the London stage in ''Vendetta'' (1904), followed by three and a half years as the ingénue of Martin Harvey’s company.  Her first leading part was in ''The Breed of the Treshams'' (1907), followed by tours throughout the country.  For five consecutive years she was engaged for the autumn season at Drury Lane, acting in such plays as ''The Whip'' (1909), ''The Sins of Society'' (1911) and ''Sealed Orders'' (1913).
-In May 1914, J.C. Williamson brought her to South Africa to feature on the local theatrical circuit and seems to have been such a success that she stayed for nearly two years, performing in Cape Town and Johannesburg in a number of her London hits, including W. Somerset Maugham’s ''[[The Land of Promise]]''.  At this time she often appeared with [[Stephen Ewart]], including in ''[[The Whip]]''.   In March 1916 she sailed for Australia and embarked on an extensive tour of all the major cities, appearing in such plays as ''[[Madame X]]'' and ''[[Romance]]''.  Once again she met with great acclaim, but in September of that year the Sydney Morning Herald announced that she would be returning “to her home in Johannesburg” in November.
+In May 1914, she came out to South Africa under the management of [[J.C. Williamson]] to feature on the local theatrical circuit and was such a success that she stayed for nearly two years, performing in Cape Town and Johannesburg in a number of her London hits.  At this time she frequently appeared with [[Stephen Ewart]], who had come out with her.  Her first appearance in South Africa was on 30 June 1914 in ''[[Within the Law]]'' and this was followed by ''[[The Land of Promise]]'', ''[[Bought and Paid For]]'', ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'', ''[[Under Cover]]'', ''[[The Third Degree]]'', ''[[Paid in Full]]'', ''[[The Yellow Ticket]]'', ''[[Madame X]]'', ''[[The Man Who Stayed at Home]]'', ''[[The Law of the Land]]'', ''[[On Trial]]'' and ''[[The Whip]]''.  The staging of ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'' was a Command Performance for the Governor-General, Viscount Buxton, on 6 October 1914 at [[His Majesty’s Theatre]] in Johannesburg.
-Back in South Africa she resumed her stage performances in a variety of roles, including some of her previous London and Australian hits.  Amongst them were ''[[Seven Days’ Leave]]'', ''[[Within the Law]]'', ''[[Bought and Paid For]]'', ''[[The Third Degree]]'', ''[[The Argyle Case]]'', ''[[Sealed Orders]]'' and ''[[Peg o' My Heart]]''.  In a number of these she co-starred with [[Frank Cellier]].   Towards the end of 1918 she made the film ''[[Fallen Leaves]]'' (1919) for [[African Film Productions]], directed by [[Dick Cruikshanks]], who also played her father.   In 1921 an [[African Mirror]] of that time reports on a benefit performance by Madge Fabian and Company of ''[[Twelfth Night]]'' for the Children’s Hospital.   Her 1922 appearances at the Pretoria [[Opera House]] included ''[[The Second Mrs. Tanqueray]]'', ''[[Brown Sugar]]'' and ''[[Dear Brutus]]''.  Writing in "Curtain Up!", [[Olga Racster]] called her “an actress with a strong, attractive personality and a distinctive deep voice.  Her dramatic intensity in "Madame X", often so hackneyed and spoilt by some actresses, was stated to be very fine. “
+In March 1916 she sailed for Australia and embarked upon an extensive tour of all the major cities in a number of her South African hits, as well as in ''Romance'' and ''The Story of Rosary''.  Once again her performances met with great acclaim, but in September of that year the Sydney Morning Herald announced that she would be returning “to her home in Johannesburg” in November.  Back in South Africa she resumed her stage performances in a number of her earlier successes, but added such plays as ''[[Seven Days’ Leave]]'', ''[[The Little Brother]]'', ''[[Nobody’s Widow]]'', ''[[The Argyle Case]]'', ''[[Peg o’ My Heart]]'', ''[[House of Glass]]'' and ''[[Kick In]]'' to her repertoire.   During this time her leading man was usually [[Frank Cellier]].  Towards the end of 1918 she made the film ''[[Fallen Leaves]]'' (1919) for [[African Film Productions]].  It was directed by [[Dick Cruikshanks]], who also played her father.
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−	(b. London, 16/08/~~1880~~ – d. South Africa, //1958). British-born actress. Marjorie Alice Wilks's father was Washington Fabian Wilks and she took his second name as her stage name. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, she was educated both in Paris and Düsseldorf, and studied at the drama school founded by Henry Neville. She began her acting career by touring in such plays as ''Lord and Lady Algy'' (1900), ''Sherlock Holmes'' (1902) and ''Mlle. Mars'' (1902), and then joined Lily Langtry on a tour to the United States. For three and a half years she was the ingénue of Martin Harvey’s company in England and her first leading part was in ''The Breed of the Treshams'' (1907). After that she appeared in numerous plays and was engaged for five consecutive years for the autumn season at Drury Lane, acting in such plays as ''The Whip'' (1909) and ''The Sins of Society'' (1911).	+	(b. London, 16/08/1883 – d. South Africa, //1958). British-born actress. Marjorie Alice Wilks's father was Washington Fabian Wilks and she took his second name as her stage name. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, she was educated both in Paris and Düsseldorf, and studied at the drama school founded by Henry Neville. She began her acting career by touring in such plays as ''Lord and Lady Algy'' (1900), ''Sherlock Holmes'' (1902) and ''Mlle. Mars'' (1902), and then joined Lily Langtry on a tour to the United States. For three and a half years she was the ingénue of Martin Harvey’s company in England and her first leading part was in ''The Breed of the Treshams'' (1907). After that she appeared in numerous plays and was engaged for five consecutive years for the autumn season at Drury Lane, acting in such plays as ''The Whip'' (1909) and ''The Sins of Society'' (1911).

	In May 1914, J.C. Williamson brought her to South Africa to feature on the local theatrical circuit and seems to have been such a success that she stayed for nearly two years, performing in Cape Town and Johannesburg in a number of her London hits, including W. Somerset Maugham’s ''[[The Land of Promise]]''. At this time she often appeared with [[Stephen Ewart]], including in ''[[The Whip]]''. In March 1916 she sailed for Australia and embarked on an extensive tour of all the major cities, appearing in such plays as ''[[Madame X]]'' and ''[[Romance]]''. Once again she met with great acclaim, but in September of that year the Sydney Morning Herald announced that she would be returning “to her home in Johannesburg” in November.		In May 1914, J.C. Williamson brought her to South Africa to feature on the local theatrical circuit and seems to have been such a success that she stayed for nearly two years, performing in Cape Town and Johannesburg in a number of her London hits, including W. Somerset Maugham’s ''[[The Land of Promise]]''. At this time she often appeared with [[Stephen Ewart]], including in ''[[The Whip]]''. In March 1916 she sailed for Australia and embarked on an extensive tour of all the major cities, appearing in such plays as ''[[Madame X]]'' and ''[[Romance]]''. Once again she met with great acclaim, but in September of that year the Sydney Morning Herald announced that she would be returning “to her home in Johannesburg” in November.

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 In May 1914, J.C. Williamson brought her to South Africa to feature on the local theatrical circuit and seems to have been such a success that she stayed for nearly two years, performing in Cape Town and Johannesburg in a number of her London hits, including W. Somerset Maugham’s ''[[The Land of Promise]]''.  At this time she often appeared with [[Stephen Ewart]], including in ''[[The Whip]]''.   In March 1916 she sailed for Australia and embarked on an extensive tour of all the major cities, appearing in such plays as ''[[Madame X]]'' and ''[[Romance]]''.  Once again she met with great acclaim, but in September of that year the Sydney Morning Herald announced that she would be returning “to her home in Johannesburg” in November.
-Back in South Africa she resumed her stage performances in a variety of roles, including some of her previous London and Australian hits.  Amongst them were ''[[Seven Days’ Leave]]'', ''[[Within the Law]]'', ''[[Bought and Paid For]]'', ''[[The Third Degree]]'', ''[[The Argyle Case]]'', ''[[Sealed Orders]]'' and ''[[Peg o' My Heart]]''.  In a number of these she co-starred with [[Frank Cellier]].   Towards the end of 1918 she made the film ''[[Fallen Leaves]]'' (1919) for [[African Film Productions]], directed by [[Dick Cruikshanks]], who also played her father.   In 1921 an [[African Mirror]] of that time reports on a benefit performance by Madge Fabian and Company of ''[[Twelfth Night]]'' for the Children’s Hospital.   Her 1922 appearances at the Pretoria [[Opera House]] included ''[[The Second Mrs. Tanqueray]]'', ''[[Brown Sugar]]'' and ''[[Dear Brutus]]''.  Writing in [[Curtain Up!]], [[Olga Racster]] called her “an actress with a strong, attractive personality and a distinctive deep voice.  Her dramatic intensity in "Madame X", often so hackneyed and spoilt by some actresses, was stated to be very fine. “
+Back in South Africa she resumed her stage performances in a variety of roles, including some of her previous London and Australian hits.  Amongst them were ''[[Seven Days’ Leave]]'', ''[[Within the Law]]'', ''[[Bought and Paid For]]'', ''[[The Third Degree]]'', ''[[The Argyle Case]]'', ''[[Sealed Orders]]'' and ''[[Peg o' My Heart]]''.  In a number of these she co-starred with [[Frank Cellier]].   Towards the end of 1918 she made the film ''[[Fallen Leaves]]'' (1919) for [[African Film Productions]], directed by [[Dick Cruikshanks]], who also played her father.   In 1921 an [[African Mirror]] of that time reports on a benefit performance by Madge Fabian and Company of ''[[Twelfth Night]]'' for the Children’s Hospital.   Her 1922 appearances at the Pretoria [[Opera House]] included ''[[The Second Mrs. Tanqueray]]'', ''[[Brown Sugar]]'' and ''[[Dear Brutus]]''.  Writing in "Curtain Up!", Olga Racster]] called her “an actress with a strong, attractive personality and a distinctive deep voice.  Her dramatic intensity in "Madame X", often so hackneyed and spoilt by some actresses, was stated to be very fine. “
 According to [[Thelma Gutsche]], Madge Fabian played Mrs. Retief in the English language version of ''[[Die Bou van ‘n Nasie]]'' / ''[[Building a nation]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]] & [[Andries A. Pienaar]], 1938) and stayed on in South Africa. She states: "Apart from occasional re-appearances on the Johannesburg amateur stage, she retired to her farm on which she conducted a well-known riding school". The Forum reports that when, in December 1941, she attended a stage production of [[[[Alice in Wonderland]]]] at the [[Standard Theatre]], the audience gave her a big hand. Madge Fabian was married twice, first, in 1905, to fellow actor Alfred Mansfield (1877-1938), the nephew of the celebrated Richard Mansfield, and then to Charles Arthur Hadley (1880-1933). Hadley was one of the most prominent race horse owners of the time and in 1919 was appointed Master of the Rand Hunt Club.  (FO)

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−	(b. London, 16/08/1880 – d. South Africa, //1958). British-born actress. Marjorie Alice Wilks's father was Washington Fabian Wilks and she took his second name as her stage name. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, she was educated both in Paris and Düsseldorf, and studied at the drama school founded by Henry Neville. She began her acting career by touring in such plays as ''Lord and Lady Algy'' (1900), ''Sherlock Holmes'' (1902) and ''Mlle. Mars'' (1902), and then joined Lily Langtry on a tour to the United States. For three and a half years she was the ingénue of Martin Harvey’s company in England and her first leading part was in ''The Breed of the Treshams'' (1907). After that she appeared in numerous plays and was engaged for five consecutive years for the autumn season at Drury Lane, acting in such plays as [[The Whip]] (1909) and ''The Sins of Society'' (1911).	+	(b. London, 16/08/1880 – d. South Africa, //1958). British-born actress. Marjorie Alice Wilks's father was Washington Fabian Wilks and she took his second name as her stage name. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, she was educated both in Paris and Düsseldorf, and studied at the drama school founded by Henry Neville. She began her acting career by touring in such plays as ''Lord and Lady Algy'' (1900), ''Sherlock Holmes'' (1902) and ''Mlle. Mars'' (1902), and then joined Lily Langtry on a tour to the United States. For three and a half years she was the ingénue of Martin Harvey’s company in England and her first leading part was in ''The Breed of the Treshams'' (1907). After that she appeared in numerous plays and was engaged for five consecutive years for the autumn season at Drury Lane, acting in such plays as ''The Whip'' (1909) and ''The Sins of Society'' (1911).

	In May 1914, J.C. Williamson brought her to South Africa to feature on the local theatrical circuit and seems to have been such a success that she stayed for nearly two years, performing in Cape Town and Johannesburg in a number of her London hits, including W. Somerset Maugham’s ''[[The Land of Promise]]''. At this time she often appeared with [[Stephen Ewart]], including in ''[[The Whip]]''. In March 1916 she sailed for Australia and embarked on an extensive tour of all the major cities, appearing in such plays as ''[[Madame X]]'' and ''[[Romance]]''. Once again she met with great acclaim, but in September of that year the Sydney Morning Herald announced that she would be returning “to her home in Johannesburg” in November.		In May 1914, J.C. Williamson brought her to South Africa to feature on the local theatrical circuit and seems to have been such a success that she stayed for nearly two years, performing in Cape Town and Johannesburg in a number of her London hits, including W. Somerset Maugham’s ''[[The Land of Promise]]''. At this time she often appeared with [[Stephen Ewart]], including in ''[[The Whip]]''. In March 1916 she sailed for Australia and embarked on an extensive tour of all the major cities, appearing in such plays as ''[[Madame X]]'' and ''[[Romance]]''. Once again she met with great acclaim, but in September of that year the Sydney Morning Herald announced that she would be returning “to her home in Johannesburg” in November.

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-(b. London, 16/08/1880 – d. South Africa, **/**/1958). British actress. Marjorie Alice Wilks's father was Washington Fabian Wilks and she took his second name as her stage name.  She originally studied at the drama school founded by Henry Neville and began her professional career by touring in such plays as ''Lord and Lady Algy'' (1900) and ''Sherlock Holmes'' (1902).  She joined Lily Langtry on a tour to the United States and her first leading part was in ''The Breed of the Treshams'' (1907).  After that she appeared in numerous plays and was engaged for five consecutive years for the autumn season at Drury Lane.  In May 1914, [[J.C. Williamson]] brought her to South Africa to feature on the local theatrical circuit and seems to have been such a success that she stayed for two years, performing in Cape Town and Johannesburg in such plays as ''[[The Land of Promise]]'' (with [[Stephen Ewart]]), ''[[Madame X]]'' and ''[[The Whip]]''.   In March 1916 she departed for Australia to embark on another tour and in September of that year the Sydney Morning Herald mentioned that she would be returning “to her home in Johannesburg” in November.
+(b. London, 16/08/1880 – d. South Africa, **/**/1958). British-born actress. Marjorie Alice Wilks's father was Washington Fabian Wilks and she took his second name as her stage name.  According to The Sydney Morning Herald, she was educated both in Paris and Düsseldorf, and studied at the drama school founded by Henry Neville.  She began her acting career by touring in such plays as ''Lord and Lady Algy'' (1900), ''Sherlock Holmes'' (1902) and ''Mlle. Mars'' (1902), and then joined Lily Langtry on a tour to the United States.  For three and a half years she was the ingénue of Martin Harvey’s company in England and her first leading part was in ''The Breed of the Treshams'' (1907). After that she appeared in numerous plays and was engaged for five consecutive years for the autumn season at Drury Lane, acting in such plays as [[The Whip]] (1909) and ''The Sins of Society'' (1911).
-Towards the end of 1918 she made the film ''[[Fallen Leaves]]'' (1919) for [[African Film Productions]], directed by [[Dick Cruikshanks]], who also played her father.  In 1921 an [[African Mirror]] of that time reports on a benefit performance by Madge Fabian and Company of ''[[Twelfth Night]]'' for the Children’s Hospital.  According to [[Thelma Gutsche]], Madge Fabian played Mrs. Retief in the English language version of ''[[Die Bou van ‘n Nasie]]'' / ''[[Building a nation]]'' ([[Joseph Albrecht]] & [[Andries A. Pienaar]]/1938) and stayed on in South Africa.  She states: "Apart from occasional re-appearances on the Johannesburg amateur stage, she retired to her farm on which she conducted a well-known riding school". [[The Forum]] reports that when, in December 1941, she attended a stage production of ''[[Alice in Wonderland]]'' at the [[Standard Theatre]], the audience gave her a big hand.  Madge Fabian was married twice, first, in 1905, to fellow actor Alfred Mansfield (1877-1938), the nephew of the celebrated Richard Mansfield, and then to Charles Arthur Hadley (1880-1933). Hadley was one of the most prominent race horse owners of the time and in 1919 was appointed Master of the Rand Hunt Club.  [FO]
+In May 1914, J.C. Williamson brought her to South Africa to feature on the local theatrical circuit and seems to have been such a success that she stayed for nearly two years, performing in Cape Town and Johannesburg in a number of her London hits, including W. Somerset Maugham’s ''[[The Land of Promise]]''.  At this time she often appeared with [[Stephen Ewart]], including in ''[[The Whip]]''.   In March 1916 she sailed for Australia and embarked on an extensive tour of all the major cities, appearing in such plays as ''[[Madame X]]'' and ''[[Romance]]''.  Once again she met with great acclaim, but in September of that year the Sydney Morning Herald announced that she would be returning “to her home in Johannesburg” in November.
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 Sydney Morning Herald, 30 September 1916