Sir Squire Bancroft (14 May 1841 – 19 April 1926), born Squire White Butterfield, was an English actor-manager. He changed his name to Squire Bancroft Bancroft by deed poll just before his marriage.[1] He and his wife Effie Bancroft are considered to have instigated a new form of drama known as 'drawing-room comedy' or 'cup and saucer drama', owing to the realism of their stage sets.
- ^ Gare, Chris. "The mystery of Charles Bancroft & Margaret Grimston". oldwhitelodge.com. Retrieved 31 August 2020.