between 1910 and 1917 he appeared in various broadway theatres. he appeared in "suzanne" which ran for 64 performances at the lyceum theatre, opening in december 1910. it came during 1911 to toronto, where a reviewer wrote, "the veteran english character actor george w. anson [was] playing the role of a crusty old brewer. mr. anson is an artist, who for years has been associated with the most noted actors of england..."