A. M. Palmer (theater manager)

Albert Marshman Palmer (July 27, 1838–March 7, 1905) was an American theatrical manager.

Albert Marshman Palmer was born in North Stonington, Connecticut on July 27, 1838.

Richard Mansfield for a time appeared under his management, as well as Clara Morris, Evelyn Campbell, and many other notable stage people who played in his famous stock companies.

His traveling companies made the plays Jim the Penman, Saints and Sinners, A Pair of Spectacles, and Elaine known throughout the country.

Among the playwrights whom he encouraged were Bronson Howard, G. F. Rowe, Steele Mackaye, W. D. Howells, and Brander Matthews.