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-(b. Birmingham, 13/03/1869 – d. London, **/**/ 1953).  Actor.  Though Stephen T. Ewart originally studied law, an early interest in amateur theatre led him to becoming a professional actor.  Born Thomas Stephens Stewart, he struggled along for a few years until his first appearance on the London stage in ''How London Lives'' (1897) at the Princess’s Theatre, with Charles Warner.  This was to lead to a two-year engagement with Sir Herbert Tree, supporting the likes of Fred Terry and Julia Neilson.  Then followed years of touring with various repertory companies and a lengthy relationship with Sir George Alexander, who was actor/manager at the St. James’s Theatre.  When, in 1911, Ethel Irving and the English Comedy Company left for a tour of Australia and New Zealand, Stephen Ewart was her leading man, appearing in ''His House in Order'', ''The Witness for the Defence'', ''Lady Frederick'' and ''Dame Nature'' in most of the major cities.  He was highly regarded, with a local critic calling him “an actor of great intelligence and strength”.  The troupe returned to England in 1912.
+'''Stephen Ewart''' (b. Birmingham, 13/03/1869 – d. Twickenham, 10/02/1953) was an actor.
-In June 1914, a company from the [[J.C. Williamson]] organisation embarked on a tour of South Africa.  Staging over twenty productions, the cast included Ewart, [[Madge Fabian]] and [[George R. Montford]], all of whom were to play prominent roles in the local theatre of the time.  The plays included ''[[Within the Law]]'', ''[[The Land of Promise]]'', ''[[Bought and Paid For]]'', ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'' (command performance for the Governor-General, Viscount Buxton, at [[His Majesty’s Theatre]]), ''[[The Third Degree]]'', ''[[Paid in Full]]'', ''[[Under Cover]]'', ''[[The Whip]]'' and ''[[The Man Who Stayed at Home]]''.  The company achieved considerable success and Ewart stayed in South Africa for almost three years.  During this time he also acted in his first film, making an appearance as General Pretorius in ''[[De Voortrekkers]]'' ([[Harold M. Shaw]]/1916) for [[African Film Productions]].
+== Biography ==
 He resumed his theatrical career upon his return to England and also acted in a number of films, including three for Cecil Hepworth and six directed by and starring Henry Edwards, all of them co-starring Chrissie White.  In ''The Usurper'' (1919), he acted with [[Gertrude McCoy]], who was to come to South Africa to act in ''[[Sam’s Kid]]'' ([[Leander De Cordova]]/1922).  He remained active on the stage, appearing in most of the major West End theatres at least until 1932.  Writing in [[Curtain Up!]], [[Olga Racster]] described him as “a finished and accomplished actor.” In 1913 he had married Mabel Wotton Lucas.  His brother, H. Hamilton Stewart, was also an actor and became especially well known for the title role in William Gillette’s ''Sherlock Holmes'', a part he is said to have played more than 2,000 times.  (FO)

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 In June 1914, a company from the [[J.C. Williamson]] organisation embarked on a tour of South Africa.  Staging over twenty productions, the cast included Ewart, [[Madge Fabian]] and [[George R. Montford]], all of whom were to play prominent roles in the local theatre of the time.  The plays included ''[[Within the Law]]'', ''[[The Land of Promise]]'', ''[[Bought and Paid For]]'', ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'' (command performance for the Governor-General, Viscount Buxton, at [[His Majesty’s Theatre]]), ''[[The Third Degree]]'', ''[[Paid in Full]]'', ''[[Under Cover]]'', ''[[The Whip]]'' and ''[[The Man Who Stayed at Home]]''.  The company achieved considerable success and Ewart stayed in South Africa for almost three years.  During this time he also acted in his first film, making an appearance as General Pretorius in ''[[De Voortrekkers]]'' ([[Harold M. Shaw]]/1916) for [[African Film Productions]].
-He resumed his theatrical career upon his return to England and also acted in a number of films, including three for Cecil Hepworth and six directed by and starring Henry Edwards, all of them co-starring Chrissie White.  In ''The Usurper'' (1919), he acted with [[Gertrude McCoy]], who was to come to South Africa to act in ''[[Sam’s Kid]]'' ([[Leander De Cordova]]/1922).  He remained active on the stage, appearing in most of the major West End theatres at least until 1932.  Writing in [[Curtain Up!]], [[Olga Racster]] described him as “a finished and accomplished actor.” In 1913 he had married Mabel Wotton Lucas.  His brother, H. Hamilton Stewart, was also an actor and became especially well known for the title role in William Gillette’s Sherlock Holmes, a part he is said to have played more than 2,000 times.  (FO)
+He resumed his theatrical career upon his return to England and also acted in a number of films, including three for Cecil Hepworth and six directed by and starring Henry Edwards, all of them co-starring Chrissie White.  In ''The Usurper'' (1919), he acted with [[Gertrude McCoy]], who was to come to South Africa to act in ''[[Sam’s Kid]]'' ([[Leander De Cordova]]/1922).  He remained active on the stage, appearing in most of the major West End theatres at least until 1932.  Writing in [[Curtain Up!]], [[Olga Racster]] described him as “a finished and accomplished actor.” In 1913 he had married Mabel Wotton Lucas.  His brother, H. Hamilton Stewart, was also an actor and became especially well known for the title role in William Gillette’s ''Sherlock Holmes'', a part he is said to have played more than 2,000 times.  (FO)
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 In June 1914, a company from the [[J.C. Williamson]] organisation embarked on a tour of South Africa.  Staging over twenty productions, the cast included Ewart, [[Madge Fabian]] and [[George R. Montford]], all of whom were to play prominent roles in the local theatre of the time.  The plays included ''[[Within the Law]]'', ''[[The Land of Promise]]'', ''[[Bought and Paid For]]'', ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'' (command performance for the Governor-General, Viscount Buxton, at [[His Majesty’s Theatre]]), ''[[The Third Degree]]'', ''[[Paid in Full]]'', ''[[Under Cover]]'', ''[[The Whip]]'' and ''[[The Man Who Stayed at Home]]''.  The company achieved considerable success and Ewart stayed in South Africa for almost three years.  During this time he also acted in his first film, making an appearance as General Pretorius in ''[[De Voortrekkers]]'' ([[Harold M. Shaw]]/1916) for [[African Film Productions]].
-He resumed his theatrical career upon his return to England and also acted in a number of films, including three for Cecil Hepworth and six directed by and starring Henry Edwards, all of them co-starring Chrissie White.  In ''The Usurper'' (1919), he acted with [[Gertrude McCoy]], who was to come to South Africa to act in ''[[Sam’s Kid]]'' ([[Leander de Cordova]]/1922).  He remained active on the stage, appearing in most of the major West End theatres at least until 1932.  Writing in [[Curtain Up!]], [[Olga Racster]] described him as “a finished and accomplished actor.” In 1913 he had married Mabel Wotton Lucas.  His brother, H. Hamilton Stewart, was also an actor and became especially well known for the title role in William Gillette’s Sherlock Holmes, a part he is said to have played more than 2,000 times.  (FO)
+He resumed his theatrical career upon his return to England and also acted in a number of films, including three for Cecil Hepworth and six directed by and starring Henry Edwards, all of them co-starring Chrissie White.  In ''The Usurper'' (1919), he acted with [[Gertrude McCoy]], who was to come to South Africa to act in ''[[Sam’s Kid]]'' ([[Leander De Cordova]]/1922).  He remained active on the stage, appearing in most of the major West End theatres at least until 1932.  Writing in [[Curtain Up!]], [[Olga Racster]] described him as “a finished and accomplished actor.” In 1913 he had married Mabel Wotton Lucas.  His brother, H. Hamilton Stewart, was also an actor and became especially well known for the title role in William Gillette’s Sherlock Holmes, a part he is said to have played more than 2,000 times.  (FO)
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 (b. Birmingham, 13/03/1869 – d. London, **/**/ 1953).  Actor.  Though Stephen T. Ewart originally studied law, an early interest in amateur theatre led him to becoming a professional actor.  Born Thomas Stephens Stewart, he struggled along for a few years until his first appearance on the London stage in ''How London Lives'' (1897) at the Princess’s Theatre, with Charles Warner.  This was to lead to a two-year engagement with Sir Herbert Tree, supporting the likes of Fred Terry and Julia Neilson.  Then followed years of touring with various repertory companies and a lengthy relationship with Sir George Alexander, who was actor/manager at the St. James’s Theatre.  When, in 1911, Ethel Irving and the English Comedy Company left for a tour of Australia and New Zealand, Stephen Ewart was her leading man, appearing in ''His House in Order'', ''The Witness for the Defence'', ''Lady Frederick'' and ''Dame Nature'' in most of the major cities.  He was highly regarded, with a local critic calling him “an actor of great intelligence and strength”.  The troupe returned to England in 1912.
-In June 1914, a company from the [[J.C. Williamson]] organisation embarked on a tour of South Africa.  Staging over twenty productions, the cast included Ewart, [[Madge Fabian]] and [[George R. Montford]], all of whom were to play prominent roles in the local theatre of the time.  The plays included ''[[Within the Law]]'', ''[[The Land of Promise]]'', ''[[Bought and Paid For]]'', ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'' (command performance for the Governor-General, Viscount Buxton, at His Majesty’s Theatre), ''[[The Third Degree]]'', ''[[Paid in Full]]'', ''[[Under Cover]]'', ''[[The Whip]]'' and ''[[The Man Who Stayed at Home]]''.  The company achieved considerable success and Ewart stayed in South Africa for almost three years.  During this time he also acted in his first film, making an appearance as General Pretorius in ''[[De Voortrekkers]]'' ([[Harold M. Shaw]]/1916) for [[African Film Productions]].
+In June 1914, a company from the [[J.C. Williamson]] organisation embarked on a tour of South Africa.  Staging over twenty productions, the cast included Ewart, [[Madge Fabian]] and [[George R. Montford]], all of whom were to play prominent roles in the local theatre of the time.  The plays included ''[[Within the Law]]'', ''[[The Land of Promise]]'', ''[[Bought and Paid For]]'', ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'' (command performance for the Governor-General, Viscount Buxton, at [[His Majesty’s Theatre]]), ''[[The Third Degree]]'', ''[[Paid in Full]]'', ''[[Under Cover]]'', ''[[The Whip]]'' and ''[[The Man Who Stayed at Home]]''.  The company achieved considerable success and Ewart stayed in South Africa for almost three years.  During this time he also acted in his first film, making an appearance as General Pretorius in ''[[De Voortrekkers]]'' ([[Harold M. Shaw]]/1916) for [[African Film Productions]].
 He resumed his theatrical career upon his return to England and also acted in a number of films, including three for Cecil Hepworth and six directed by and starring Henry Edwards, all of them co-starring Chrissie White.  In ''The Usurper'' (1919), he acted with [[Gertrude McCoy]], who was to come to South Africa to act in ''[[Sam’s Kid]]'' ([[Leander de Cordova]]/1922).  He remained active on the stage, appearing in most of the major West End theatres at least until 1932.  Writing in [[Curtain Up!]], [[Olga Racster]] described him as “a finished and accomplished actor.” In 1913 he had married Mabel Wotton Lucas.  His brother, H. Hamilton Stewart, was also an actor and became especially well known for the title role in William Gillette’s Sherlock Holmes, a part he is said to have played more than 2,000 times.  (FO)

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-(b. Birmingham, 13/03/1869 – d. 1953).  Actor.  Though born in Birmingham, Stephen T. Ewart was of Scottish descent.  While he studied law and practised as a barrister, an early interest in amateur theatre led him to a professional career on the stage, first with J.E. Vedrenne and notably with Sir George Alexander and then Sir Herbert Tree.   He apparently made his first professional stage appearance in 1896 and subsequently spent many years touring with various repertory companies, appearing in such plays as ''The Eternal City'' and ''The Prisoner of Zenda''.  When, in 1911, Ethel Irving and the English Comedy Company left for a tour of Australia and New Zealand, Stephen Ewart was her leading man, appearing in ''His House In Order'', ''The Witness For the Defence'', ''Lady Frederick'' and ''Dame Nature'' in most of the major cities.  He was highly regarded, with a local critic calling him “an actor of great intelligence and strength”.
+(b. Birmingham, 13/03/1869 – d. London, **/**/ 1953).  Actor.  Though Stephen T. Ewart originally studied law, an early interest in amateur theatre led him to becoming a professional actor.  Born Thomas Stephens Stewart, he struggled along for a few years until his first appearance on the London stage in ''How London Lives'' (1897) at the Princess’s Theatre, with Charles Warner.  This was to lead to a two-year engagement with Sir Herbert Tree, supporting the likes of Fred Terry and Julia Neilson.  Then followed years of touring with various repertory companies and a lengthy relationship with Sir George Alexander, who was actor/manager at the St. James’s Theatre.  When, in 1911, Ethel Irving and the English Comedy Company left for a tour of Australia and New Zealand, Stephen Ewart was her leading man, appearing in ''His House in Order'', ''The Witness for the Defence'', ''Lady Frederick'' and ''Dame Nature'' in most of the major cities.  He was highly regarded, with a local critic calling him “an actor of great intelligence and strength”.  The troupe returned to England in 1912.
-The troupe returned to England in 1912, but in June 1914 he was [[Madge Fabian]]’s leading man for a tour of South Africa organised by the [[J.C. Williamson]] organisation.  Staging  over twenty productions, including [[Within the Law]], [[The Land of Promise]], [[The Whip]], [[The Argyle Case]] and [[Bought and Paid For]], the company achieved considerable success and Ewart stayed in South Africa for three years. During this time he also acted in his first film, making an appearance as General Pretorius in [[De Voortrekkers]] ([[Harold M. Shaw]]/1916) for [[African Film Productions]].   He resumed his theatrical career upon his return to England and also acted in a number of films, including three for Cecil Hepworth and six directed by and starring Henry Edwards, all of them co-starring Chrissie White.  Writing in [[Curtain Up!]], [[Olga Racster]] described him as “a finished and accomplished actor.” (FO)
+In June 1914, a company from the [[J.C. Williamson]] organisation embarked on a tour of South Africa.  Staging over twenty productions, the cast included Ewart, [[Madge Fabian]] and [[George R. Montford]], all of whom were to play prominent roles in the local theatre of the time.  The plays included ''[[Within the Law]]'', ''[[The Land of Promise]]'', ''[[Bought and Paid For]]'', ''[[The Lion and the Mouse]]'' (command performance for the Governor-General, Viscount Buxton, at His Majesty’s Theatre), ''[[The Third Degree]]'', ''[[Paid in Full]]'', ''[[Under Cover]]'', ''[[The Whip]]'' and ''[[The Man Who Stayed at Home]]''.  The company achieved considerable success and Ewart stayed in South Africa for almost three years.  During this time he also acted in his first film, making an appearance as General Pretorius in ''[[De Voortrekkers]]'' ([[Harold M. Shaw]]/1916) for [[African Film Productions]].
 == Sources ==
 The World's News, Sydney, 19 August 1911
 Racster, Olga - Curtain up!

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 The World's News, Sydney, 19 August 1911
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+Racster, Olga - Curtain up!
 Who was who in the theatre: 1912-1976

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−	(b. Birmingham, 13/03/1869 – d. Middlesex,1953). British actor. Originally employed as a metal broker, Stephen T. Ewart made his first stage appearance in 1896 and subsequently spent many years touring with various repertory companies, including that of Sir Herbert Tree. In 1911 he was Ethel Irving’s leading man when she toured Australia and New Zealand with such plays as ''Lady Frederick'' and ''The witness for the defence'' and then went to South Africa for three years for the [[J.C. Williamson]] Company, playing in over twenty productions, including [[The land of promise]] and [[The whip]] both with [[Madge Fabian]]. During this time he made an appearance as General Pretorius in [[De Voortrekkers]] ([[Harold M. Shaw]]/1916) for [[African Film Productions]]. He resumed his theatrical career upon his return to England and also acted in a number of films, including three for Cecil Hepworth and six directed by and starring Henry Edwards, all of them co-starring Chrissie White. [[Olga Racster]] described him as “a finished and accomplished actor”. (FO)	+	(b. Birmingham, 13/03/1869 – d. Middlesex,//1953). British actor. Originally employed as a metal broker, Stephen T. Ewart made his first stage appearance in 1896 and subsequently spent many years touring with various repertory companies, including that of Sir Herbert Tree. In 1911 he was Ethel Irving’s leading man when she toured Australia and New Zealand with such plays as ''Lady Frederick'' and ''The witness for the defence'' and then went to South Africa for three years for the [[J.C. Williamson]] Company, playing in over twenty productions, including [[The land of promise]] and [[The whip]] both with [[Madge Fabian]]. During this time he made an appearance as General Pretorius in [[De Voortrekkers]] ([[Harold M. Shaw]]/1916) for [[African Film Productions]]. He resumed his theatrical career upon his return to England and also acted in a number of films, including three for Cecil Hepworth and six directed by and starring Henry Edwards, all of them co-starring Chrissie White. [[Olga Racster]] described him as “a finished and accomplished actor”. (FO)

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−	(b. Birmingham, 13/03/1869 – d. Middlesex,1953). British actor. Originally employed as a metal broker, Stephen T. Ewart made his first stage appearance in 1896 and subsequently spent many years touring with various repertory companies, including that of Sir Herbert Tree. In 1911 he was Ethel Irving’s leading man when she toured Australia and New Zealand with such plays as ''Lady Frederick'' and ''The witness for the defence'' and then went to South Africa for three years for the [[J.C. Williamson]] Company, playing in over twenty productions, including [[The land of promise]] and [[The whip]] both with [[Madge Fabian]]. During this time he made an appearance as General Pretorius in [[De Voortrekkers]] ([[Harold M. Shaw]]/1916) for [[African Film Productions]]. He resumed his theatrical career upon his return to England and also acted in a number of films, including three for Cecil Hepworth and six directed by and starring Henry Edwards, all of them co-starring Chrissie White. [[Olga Racster]] described him as “a finished and accomplished actor”.	+	(b. Birmingham, 13/03/1869 – d. Middlesex,1953). British actor. Originally employed as a metal broker, Stephen T. Ewart made his first stage appearance in 1896 and subsequently spent many years touring with various repertory companies, including that of Sir Herbert Tree. In 1911 he was Ethel Irving’s leading man when she toured Australia and New Zealand with such plays as ''Lady Frederick'' and ''The witness for the defence'' and then went to South Africa for three years for the [[J.C. Williamson]] Company, playing in over twenty productions, including [[The land of promise]] and [[The whip]] both with [[Madge Fabian]]. During this time he made an appearance as General Pretorius in [[De Voortrekkers]] ([[Harold M. Shaw]]/1916) for [[African Film Productions]]. He resumed his theatrical career upon his return to England and also acted in a number of films, including three for Cecil Hepworth and six directed by and starring Henry Edwards, all of them co-starring Chrissie White. [[Olga Racster]] described him as “a finished and accomplished actor”. (FO)

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