Historic Photo Gallery: 1850 to 1899
1873
Lotta Crabtree made her debut at the Walnut in August 1873, appearing in
The Little Detective. A performer of the variety tradition, Lotta was known
for her strong acting and musical ability, playing roles that allowed her to assume
many disguises to show off her versatility. (Photograph courtesy of the Theatre
Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia.)
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