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| − | [[Mr Melvyn]] (fl 1860s) was an American singer and actor.
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| − | == Biography ==
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| − | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
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| − | A member of the "original" [[Christy Minstrels]] that visited South Africa in 1862, he was apparently the leading actor in their performances of the [[burlesque]] ''[[La Somnambula]]''.
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| − | The company's successful appearances had a huge impact on popular entertainment in Cape Town and the country during the 19th century.
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| − | == Sources ==
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| − | [[F.C.L. Bosman]]. 1980. ''Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1916''. Pretoria: [[J.L. van Schaik]]: pp. 139-140.
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