Edward Peple
American dramatist (1869–1924)
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Edward Henry Peple (August 10, 1869 – July 28, 1924) was an American playwright known for his comedies and farces. He was perhaps best remembered for the plays The Prince Chap, The Littlest Rebel and A Pair of Sixes.
August 10, 1869
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
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| Born | Edward Henry Peple August 10, 1869 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 28, 1924 (aged 54) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Playwright |
Biography
Born in Richmond, Virginia, Peple was educated John S. McGuire's academy in Richmond. He trained and worked as a lawyer, mainly with the American Bridge Company until 1912. In 1895, he moved to New Jersey. His first play was A Broken Rose. His play The Prince Chain opened in 1895 and ran for two seasons with Cyril Scott playing the lead.[1][2][3]
Peple died on the morning of July 28, 1924, at his residence in the Hotel Royalton after suffering a heart attack the evening before.[3] He was buried in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond.[4]
Works
Plays
- A Broken Rosary
- The Prince Chap, New York : S. French 1904
- The Love Route
- The Silver Girl
- Semiramis, 1907
- The Littlest Rebel New York : S. French 1911
- A Pair of Sixes, 1914
Books
- A Night Out, 1909
- The Littlest Rebel New York, Moffat, Yard 1911
