Dorothy Drew was a vaudeville actress who was rumored to have married James J. Jeffries in November 1900. At this time Drew was featured in "The Young Plumber", a comedy at Poli's Vaudeville,"Jim" Jeffries Rumored Marriage, The New York Times, December 1, 1900, pg. 5. in New Haven, Connecticut.Poli's Theatre , circa 1905. Jeffries publicly denied proposing marriage to Drew on December 2, 1900.Jeffries Will Not Marry, The New York Times, December 3, 1900, pg. 11.
A versatile talent, she was billed as a dancer during a performance at the Casino Roof Garden.,Casino Theatre, New York City. in July 1896.Notes of the Summer Shows, The New York Times, July 28, 1896, pg. 5. On Ladies Day at the New Manhattan Athletic Club,New Manhattan Athletic Club photos at New York Public Library website Drew danced and sang songs, in January 1895.Sporting News in Brief, The New York Times, January 9, 1895, pg. 7.
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External links Dorothy Drew photo by J.U. Stead at the NYPL website