Our American Cousin - Principal Roles and Original Cast

Principal Roles and Original Cast

  • Asa Trenchard (a rustic American) – Joseph Jefferson
  • Sir Edward Trenchard (a baronet) – E. Varrey
  • Florence Trenchard (his daughter) – Laura Keene
  • Mary Meredith (a poor cousin) – Sara Stevens
  • Lord Dundreary (an idiotic English nobleman) – E. A. Sothern
  • Mr. Coyle (a businessman) – J.G. Burnett
  • Abel Murcott (his clerk) – C.W. Couldock
  • Lt. Harry Vernon (of the Royal Navy) – M. Levick
  • Mr. Binny (a butler) – Mr. Peters
  • Mrs. Mountchessington – Mary Wells
  • Augusta (her daughter) – E. Germon
  • Georgina (another daughter) – Mrs. Sothern

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