Ludwig Adler (1870–1958) – Schauspieler im Umkreis Max Reinhardts. - Eigenhändiger und signierter Brief an Felix Hollaender, Dramaturg des Deutschen Theaters Berlin - 1910

Ludwig Adler (1870–1958) – actor in the circle of Max Reinhardt.
Handwritten letter, Charlottenburg circa 1908–1913.
Felix Hollaender, dramaturg of the German Theater Berlin.
Concerning the preliminary appearance / aptitude test of a drama student.
Important document on the theater practice of the Reinhardt circle.

Ludwig Adler (1870–1958) was a theatre actor and ensemble member in the Reinhardt circle, character and ensemble actor of classical modernism. He belonged to that generation of actors who practically carried Max Reinhardt's new directing theatre.

Felix Hollaender (* November 1, 1867, in Leobschütz/Schlesien; † May 29, 1931, in Berlin) was a German writer, critic, dramaturge, and director.

Direct connection to Max Reinhardt
In the letter, Adler explicitly writes about

Reinhardt's situation
the difficult circumstances
and requests help / mediation
Adler was close enough to Reinhardt to interfere.
Mention of Else Philipp
The underlined part 'Frl. Else Philipp' is very important.
Else Philipp was an actress in the Reinhardt environment.
She performed at the Deutsches Theater Berlin, among other venues.
Adler appears to be trying to secure employment or support for her.
Adler acts here as a mediator within the Reinhardt network.
Sender address: Charlottenburg, Gormannstraße 32
Writing, paper, and content indicative of approximately 1905–1915.
exactly the peak period of Max Reinhardt's Berlin years
meaning of the letter
This letter is of interest in theater history because it:
Insights into the social network around Max Reinhardt
Shows how ensembles function internally.
documented that Adler actively took responsibility, not just played a role.

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