Article on James Fisk lawsuit by dancer

Event Information

Venue(s):

Proprietor / Lessee:
James, Jr. Fisk

Manager / Director:
Max Maretzek

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
27 February 2021

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

23 Nov 1869

Citations

1)
Article: New York Herald, 23 November 1869, 8.

Financier James Fisk was being sued by Letitia Jackson for “injuries she sustained in falling through a trapdoor during a rehearsal of ‘Lurline.’” Fisk had supported Max [Maretzek] when he ran a deficit with his opera company, either $4,000 or 5,000.