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