Hattie McIntosh facts for kids

Hattie McIntosh (1860 - 1919) was a talented American performer. She was famous in vaudeville shows. Vaudeville was a popular type of entertainment with many different acts. Hattie was known for her singing, dancing, and acting. She was born in Detroit, Michigan.

Discover Hattie McIntosh: A Vaudeville Star

Hattie McIntosh was a well-known performer during the late 1800s and early 1900s. She traveled all over the country and even to other parts of the world. She brought joy to many people with her amazing stage presence.

Early Shows with Tom McIntosh

Hattie often performed with her first husband, Tom McIntosh (comedian). He was also a talented performer. They had several popular shows together.

• One of their shows was called Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh in the King of Bavaria.
• Another show they performed was A Hot Old Time in Dixie.

They also joined a big show called The Creole Show, created by Sam T. Jack.

Starring in Famous Productions

Hattie McIntosh became a star in several very important shows of her time. These shows were groundbreaking and very popular.

• She starred in In Dahomey. This was a very famous musical.
• She also performed in Bandanna Land.
• Another show she was a lead in was Mr. Lode of Koal.

These shows helped her become a celebrated performer.

International Performances

Hattie McIntosh's talent was recognized beyond the United States. In 1903, she performed in Shaftesbury, England. This shows how popular and respected she was as an artist.

Later Life and New Beginnings

Sadly, Hattie's husband, Tom McIntosh, passed away in 1904. He died from a stroke. Later, in 1912, Hattie married another performer named Billy King. She continued her career with his group, the Billy King Stock Company.

• In July 1915, she performed in a show called My Old Kentucky Home. She was still performing with King's company at this time.

Hattie's Legacy and Impact

Hattie McIntosh was a significant figure in vaudeville and musical theater. Her performances were often praised. She helped pave the way for future African-American performers. The New York Public Library has a special image of Hattie. It shows her and other lead actors from In Dahomey performing a dance. This picture was taken in Boston. Later that same year, Hattie took on a lead role in a show called In Society.