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I recall reading about the libel suit Tumblety presented against the manager of a Washington, D.C. theatre, accusing him of including a character in a production that parodied him so outrageously that he had lost business. What I read (from my memory) was that he had, himself, played the part onstage, and in Tumblety fashion, was fanning the flames of fame. Am I imagining that, or has it been written by someone?
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You're right. Colonel Dunham said that when he heard Tumblety complain about the performance he took some friends along to see it and they concluded that it was Tumblety himself on stage and it was all just a publicity stunt.
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Thank you! At least, there's one point on which I can still claim my memory holds up! I thought I remembered reading that aloud to someone and we had a good laugh. What a character!Originally posted by jmenges View PostJoan
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Yes, Dunham did claim this but it never happened. It's just one of Dunham's many lies.You're right. Colonel Dunham said that when he heard Tumblety complain about the performance he took some friends along to see it and they concluded that it was Tumblety himself on stage and it was all just a publicity stunt.
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I'm going to have to look into that! Thanks.Originally posted by Wolf Vanderlinden View PostJoan
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