Struggles and Triumphs · Character
Alfred Bunn
An English theater manager who dealt with Barnum.
minor
Also known as Mr. Alfred Bunn, Mr. Bunn, Bunn
First appearance: xi general tom thumb in england
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Ex-manager of Drury Lane Theatre; visits Barnum in New York, assuming they are old acquaintances.
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- Barnum's inner circle
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